Most of the time Lewis and Clark lived on the animals they hunted along the way which included deer, elk, rabbit, squirrel, bear, etc. They ate mostly elk meat (often it was kind of spoiled) plus occasional Wapato roots, dried berries, whale blubber and fish that they bought from the Native Americans. They also often drank river water, which wasn't very sanitary and suffered from boils because of it.
With them they brought:
150 lbs. Portable soup
3 Bushels of allum or rock salt
Spices assorted
6 Kegs of 5 gallons each making 30 gallons of rectified spirits
150 lbs. Portable soup
3 Bushels of allum or rock salt
Spices assorted
6 Kegs of 5 gallons each making 30 gallons of rectified spirits
Most of their food came from hunting along the way, but the rock salt would help preserve it. Stops at forts and visits to Native Americans would provide them with non-meats. However, for a short time, the expedition experienced a food shortage and Lewis and Clark were forced to eat their belts. Thankfully, no one died of starvation and the Corps pulled through.
150 lbs. Portable soup
3 Bushels of allum or rock salt
Spices assorted
6 Kegs of 5 gallons each making 30 gallons of rectified spirits
Most of their food came from hunting along the way, but the rock salt would help preserve it. Stops at forts and visits to Native Americans would provide them with non-meats.
When their expedition ran out of food while traveling through the Bitterroot Mountains which are near the Rockies.
They went to go to eat tacos at taco bell
It was very interesting for the two of them and their team. Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark out to explore "The West" which was the Louisana Purchase territory. They encountered different Indian tribes. Sacagewea helped them in the journey as a guide translator and she gave them advice on what to eat and not eat and such.
It was very interesting for the two of them and their team. Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark out to explore "The West" which was the Louisana Purchase territory. They encountered different Indian tribes. Sacagewea helped them in the journey as a guide translator and she gave them advice on what to eat and not eat and such.
Lewis and Clark encountered red foxes in the Rocky Mountains, along the Missouri River, and in the Pacific Northwest during their expedition. Red foxes are adaptable animals found in various habitats across North America.
yes Lewis and clark ate their dog while enduring the harsh winter in the rockies
Lewis and Clark killed and ate a variety of animals during their expedition, such as deer, buffalo, elk, and birds like geese and ducks. They also consumed fish from rivers and streams that they encountered along their journey. Additionally, they occasionally ate dogs that were given to them by Native American tribes as food.
Lewis and Clark did not have an easy journey. They faced many challenges along the way. One of their most difficult challenges was passing over the western mountains. During this time, the men couldn't find much to eat and in desperation ate horses, dogs , and spoiled food. Sometimes the weather was extremely hot. At other times, the cold temperatures and Snow made it almost impossible to travel. Many men battled frostbite. But the expedition did eventually reach the Pacific Ocean.
Yes, Lewis and Clark's expedition relied heavily on elk meat as a source of food during their journey across the western United States. Elk meat was a staple in their diet and provided essential nutrients and sustenance for the explorers.
Lewis and Clark's expedition ate a variety of animals for dinner, including bison, elk, deer, and fish. They also consumed smaller creatures like birds, squirrels, and rabbits. These animals provided essential protein and sustenance for the journey.
It is very possible that they did, but there is no recorded documenting of such an event ever happening.
Lewis and Clark learned about the geography, natural resources, and Indigenous peoples of the western United States during their expedition. They also discovered new plant and animal species, mapped the territory, and laid the foundation for westward expansion.