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We now have breaking news! President Thomas Jefferson is sending a team of explorers west of the Mississipi. The leaders are Meriwether Lewis, a former army captain and William Clark. They are exploring the Missouri River and establishing relations with the American Indians. In preparation supplies are being gathered and they are being instructed on things such as botany, surveying and anything else that may be useful along the journey.. They are to leave on their journey in May.
 * __The Lewis And Clark Expedition__**

Lewis and Clark are currently crossing the Plains. The tribal leaders that they meet are being told that America now owns the land but the success of this strategy depends on the willingness of the indians. One Indian in particular, Sacagewea, is acting as the expeditions guide and interpretor. They are also encountering many wild animals along the way, in fact, in his journal Lewis refers to the land as a "boundless pasture." They are also encountering many dangers, such as sickness, and natural hazards. We are still waiting for further developments.
 * __Crossing the Plains__**

After crossing the plains Lewis and Clark were led safely through the Rocky Mountains and followed the Colombia River to the Pacific Ocean. They encountered some friendly Nez Perce Indians who helped along the way. They reached the ocean and stayed there through the rough winter. No direct river route to the Pacific was discovered but many pathways through the mountains were established for further exploration. They are now starting on their way back home. They are expected to be back in late September of 1806.
 * __To Pacific and Back__**

Earlier, Zebulon Pike, a young army officer, was sent out on a mission of exploration down the Red River in order to find the end of the river. He has attempted to climb the Rocky Mountains but was diverted to New Mexico. There he struuggled through a bitter winter to reach the Rio Grande. He was recently arrested by the Spanish and imprisoned on the charges of being a spy. But is now being released. Despite this he says he is glad to have had the chance to do business with the Spanish.
 * __Pike's Exploration__**