The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is an important route across America that commemorates the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition that took place between 1804 and 1806. Forming part of the National Trails System, the trail extends for more than 3,700 miles, (6,000 km) beginning in Wood River, Illinois and ending at the mouth of the Columbia River in Oregon. The trail passes through sections of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, South and North Dakota, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, and although the trail is not deemed as a hiking trail, it presents excellent opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and horseback riding.
A visitor center for the trail is located at the National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters in Nebraska and features informative displays about the explorers and their historic trip.
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