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Sixteen States, 4,900 Miles, One Lewis And Clark National Historic Trail

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May 14, 2019
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All trips begin with preparation, and this was especially true for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. To commemorate the importance of preparation for the expedition, 1,200 miles have just been added to the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.

The John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act signed on March 12, 2019, includes the trail extension, which adds an additional 1,200 miles to the national historic trail starting at the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  

The trail extension will increase opportunities for interpretation and education, particularly the activities that happened before the expedition. Additionally, it will highlight recreational opportunities along the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and will engage partners and stakeholders in trail management and related activities.

National Park Service staff will work with partners and communities to integrate the new trail extension with the existing trail and continue to build strong state and local partnerships.  

“Working with our new partners is an important first step,” said trail Superintendent Mark Weekley. “We are excited to include the rest of the story of this renowned journey with the additional 1,200 miles of trail. Our new partners will be integral to the trail’s future.”  

The 4,900 miles of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail now traverse the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. 

For additional information about the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, please call 402-661-1806 or visit www.nps.gov/lecl and join the conversation at www.facebook.com/lewisandclarknht and www.twitter.com/LewisClarkTrail.

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