The Lewis and Clark Expedition ranks among history's greatest adventures: In the early 1800s, when the vast western territory of the United States was largely unexplored, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, along with the Corps of Discovery traveled into the unknown and mapped a route across the country and back. Today, modern-day explorers can retrace the route with Traveling the Lewis and Clark Trail. In this expanded, thoroughly updated Bicentennial edition, veteran guide and travel author Julie Fanselow provides comprehensive information on activities, attractions, visitor amenities, and more for every state along the route.

Inside you will find: history of the trail; suggested itineraries; where to go, what to see, and where to stay; detailed maps.

Whether you are planning to cover a segment or the entire route, let Traveling the Lewis and Clark Trail show you how to make the most of your trip.

Retrace Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's historic expedition from the saddle of the ultimate touring machine - your bicycle. From Hartford, Illinois (outside St. Louis), to Astoria, Oregon, at the mouth of the Columbia River, the Lewis & Clark Trail passes through eleven states and winds more than 3,200 miles. As it traverses the Missouri and Columbia river basins, the trail skirts corn and wheat fields, rolls across high prairie, descends into deep gorges and penetrates Pacific Northwest rain forest. And all along the way , there are reminders of the Corps of Discovery's epic journey. Bicycling the Lewis & Clark Trail is a collaborative effort by outdoor and travel writer Michael McCoy, cycling photographer Dennis Coello and the Adventure Cycling Association. With this guide the staff of Adventure Cycling's Route and Mapping Department share their route-finding and cartographic skills with anyone ready to pack their panniers, climb in the saddle and aim their bicycle westward. Inside you'll discover: · Forty daily ride sections ranging from 45 to 113 miles in length, each with a route map and mileage log. · Details on each section of the ride, including riding conditions, terrain, and distance. · Vivid descriptions of attractions and other points of interest · More than fifty scenic color and black-and-white photographs Whether you're an experienced bicycle tourist or someone looking for a new way to eplore history, this guide will give you the information you need to take on the challenge of cycling the Lewis & Clark Trail.

Montana's Upper Missouri National Wild and Scenic River is a one hundred forty-nine mile wilderness stretch of the Missouri River that has changed but little since Lewis and Clark first saw it in 1805. In addition to the river corridor's incredible beauty, it played a major role in the settling of the West, and there are scores of important historic sites along its banks, including Indian encampments, Lewis and Clark campsites, steamboat landings, fur trading post sites, and abandoned homesteads. The Upper Missouri is the premier section of the Lewis and Clark Trail, which stretches from St. Louis to the Pacific coast. The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument includes the Upper Missouri National Wild and Scenic River, as well as tens of thousands of acres of wilderness public lands adjoining the river corridor. The core of this book is a 'history digest', which locates important historic sites along the river, and provides a narrative describing the history of each site. When combined with the Bureau of Land Management maps for the river, floaters can relive the history of the Upper Missouri, while enjoying the beauty and peacefulness of the river. Additional chapters describe the river's geology, wildlife, and provide tips for individuals planning to float the Upper Missouri.