Travelers’ Rest State Park and NHL

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DescriptionLewis and Clark stopped at this site in 1805 on their way to the Pacific Ocean, and again on their return in 1806. Located at a historic crossroads where generations of native people paused in their travels, Travelers’ Rest is the only documented Lewis and Clark campsite in Montana, and one of few in the nation. In 2002, archaeologists uncovered several hearths and a latrine that proved without a doubt that the Corps of Discovery had used the site. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks owns the site of Travelers’ Rest NHL; it became a state park in 2001. Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks manages the site, while the Travelers’ Rest Preservation and Heritage Association provides the educational programming. Personal NamesLewis, MeriwtherClark, WilliamOther Name(s)Traveler's RestContributing InstitutionMontana Historical Society Library and ArchivesGeolocation^[1]Elevation3184 ft. CountyMissoula County

CollectionMontana Place Names from Alzada to ZortmanPlace Names MapMontana Place NamesRelated ImageLewis and Clark Route sign south of Lolo [umt018287]

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