Pioneer History and the Lewis and Clark Trail In Omaha, Nebraska
The History of Lewis and Clark’s Expedition and what the Landing Site is like Today
In 1804, Lewis and Clark set sail to discover what is known today as the Western portion of the United States. The expedition, which took place on the Missouri River, started in St. Charles and moved westward taking the adventurers through Kansas City, Missouri, and Omaha, Nebraska. The travelers passed through dangerous Native American territory, acquired a trip navigator in the young Shoshone woman Sacagawea, and survived near starvation before finally arriving at Fort Clatsop in modern-day Oregon where Meriwether Lewis committed himself to writing about the flora of the region.
The landing site of the expedition is located in Omaha, Nebraska and, today is a 23-acre park that includes a number of features including walking trails that connect to pedestrian bridges and follow the riverfront. Additionally, the large amount of area allows the park to serve as a host to a number concerts and festivals, Lewis and Clark interpretive exhibits, a water fountain where children can play, and a “Monument of Labor” statue which is also known as the Omaha Firefighters Memorial Monument. During the summer and warmer months of the year, you can find various groups enjoying the grounds underneath umbrellas and chairs and taking in the expansive riverfront experience. Read More….
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