Meriwether Lewis and William Clark fulfilled a wonderful mission for the United States of America that will enable the U.S. to grow as a nation. This expedition was one of courage, knowledge, and great adventure. Lewis and Clark encountered many obstacles as the traveled through rivers, plains, mountains, and woodlands all the way to the Pacific Ocean. As they made there way to the Pacific not only did the expedition had to endure the rugged terrain, but the many different Indian tribes that crossed the paths of the explorers.
The “Corps of Discovery” began its wonderful adventure on May 14, 1804 at the start of the Missouri river. The expedition average about 15 miles a day. (638) As Lewis & Clark made their way up the Missouri riv
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