DescriptionWhen the Lewis and Clark Expedition spent the night in the vicinity of present-day Lolo, members of the Corps of Discovery named the campsite Travelers’ Rest. There are many explanations about the origin of the name Lolo. According to historian Olin Wheeler, the Salish referred to the creek as Tum-sum-lech, meaning “No salmon.” Another version attributes a corruption of the French name for Meriwether Lewis, “Le Louis.” A third points to the Chinook word for “pack” or “carry,” or it may be based on the Nez Perce word for “muddy water.” Elevation: 3,195 ft. Location: Missoula CountyPersonal NamesLewis MeriwetherClark, WilliamWheeler, OlinOther Name(s)Travelers' RestTum-sum-lechContributing InstitutionMontana Historical Society Library and ArchivesGeolocation[1] Elevation3195 ft.CountyMissoula County
