What was the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

On May 21, 1804, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their team—the “Corps of Discovery”—set out from St. Louis, Missouri, on a bold mission: to explore the vast, uncharted land of the Louisiana Purchase and search for a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

Though they never found that waterway, their two-year journey became one of the greatest adventures in American history. Along the way, they faced treacherous terrain, encountered new peoples and animals, and mapped a path through the wilderness that would shape the future of the United States.

Young readers will be captivated by this exciting true story of exploration, courage, and discovery.