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Lewis and Clark were sent by Jefferson to explore the western land. Jefferson tells Lewis and Clark to find a water route through the U.S. and towards the Pacific Ocean. Before departing they gathered groups with experienced frontiersmen for their research along the journey.
 * __The Lewis and Clark Expedition__**

While Lewis and Clark were traveling they met tribes and many new species and have written about them in their journal. Clark and Lewis tell their tribe leaders "From now on this is U.S. soil." They are encountering sickness and natural disasters along the way. It's making traveling hard for them.
 * __Crossing the Plains__**

While traveling along the Missouri river they encountered mountains, so then on they traveled on horses along the rocky mountain route and seeking help from Sacagewea as their guide through the mountain. Than they encounter Columbia river and continue their route on water. Arriving at the Pacific Ocean, they cheered for joy. They continue travel back home with all the researches that was taken during their journey.
 * __To the Pacific and Back__**

For exploring the source of the Red River, sent to explore by Zebulon Pike. Ordering to spy on Spanish outpost and forts. Traveling through Pikes Peak he was encountering winter storms. After their harsh journey they encountered Rio Grande and continue their journey. While exploring Pike was being arrest by the Spanish and later released. He then continue traveling back U.S. and gave us the report about his recent trip
 * __Pike's Expedition__**