
Lewis & Clark Expedition
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Q2: The #lewisandclarktrail today is unique in a way that everyone can experience history through recreation. How do YOU experience the trail? #parkchat


Q3: The Corps of Discovery was remarkably resilient and adaptable due to its diversity. In what ways do you think the diversity of the Corps reflects the diversity of America? #parkchat

Q4: Most people have a basic 4th grade knowledge of the #lewisandclark story. But how would our understanding of the expedition change if we looked at it as if we were standing on the shore watching the Corps of Discovery pass by on boats? #parkchat

Q5: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark tend to get all of the credit for the expedition’s success. Who else was involved and how did they contribute? #parkchat

Q6: Lewis and Clark, and other members of the Corps, documented their journey by keeping detailed notes in journals. Today those journals give us a glimpse into that 28 month period and allow us to recreate those experiences today. How do YOU document your journey? #parkchat

Q7: The impacts on tribes by the #lewisandclark expedition are undeniable. What is the best way to honor the tribes today? #parkchat

Q8: We can still see the same landscapes that the Corps of Discovery witnessed. This is because of public lands protection efforts by local, state and federal entities. What has changed? What remains the same? #parkchat


Q9: There are so many universal emotions of undertaking a journey knowing you’ll encounter unfamiliar territory and cultures. What would be some of your emotions if you were to undertake the journey? #parkchat

Q10: The @lewisandclarknht is not a continuous surface trail, yet 1000s of visitors follow in the footsteps of #lewisandclark every year. What different or innovative ways of visiting and learning do you recommend for the next generation of Trail visitors ? #parkchat

Q11 #ParkChat Just six explorers have their names attached to a @NatlParkService site: @LewisClarkTrail @FtVancouverNPS @DesoNM1539 @CABRILLONPS and #CoronadoNM Of these, which do you think were the most accomplished explorers? Been to any of them?