Clark wrote in his journal that they had reached the Pacific Ocean on November 7, 1805, and that the sight was grand and satisfying after their long and arduous journey across the continent. He also noted the presence of whales spouting in the distance.
It was not the Atlantic that was their destination, they were to cross and explore the Louisiana Territory and reach the Pacific Ocean, which they already knew existed. And yes, they did successfully reach the Pacific and make a successful return home.
Lewis and Clark were trying to reach the Pacific Ocean during their expedition in search of an overland route to the Pacific Northwest.
Lewis and Clark had to cross the Rocky Mountains to reach the Pacific Ocean.
Lewis and Clark, sadly, never actually saw the Pacific Ocean. They landed at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon on November 7 1805. The day was rainy and foggy, and the Columbia River estuary was four or five miles wide and they could not see the Oregon side of the river or Point Adams at the mouth of the river in the distance. But they were close enough to have reached their goal.
Yes, the Corps of Discovery, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, found a route to the Pacific Ocean. They reached the Pacific Ocean in November 1805 after a long and arduous journey across the western United States.
Lewis and Clark reached the pacific ocean in November 15 1805
Louis and Clark reached the Pacific ocean in 1805.
NO! Pacific Ocean
Lewis and Clark reached the Pacific in 1805. The Erie Canal opened in 1825.
Lewis and Clark traveled West through the Louisiana Purchase, St. Charles, Fort Mandan, and reached the Pacific Ocean.
Yes they did, they explored the lower west from the east coast until they reached the Pacific Ocean.
It was not the Atlantic that was their destination, they were to cross and explore the Louisiana Territory and reach the Pacific Ocean, which they already knew existed. And yes, they did successfully reach the Pacific and make a successful return home.
Lewis and Clark journeyed to the pacific ocean
Lewis and Clark did not discover the Pacific Ocean, they knew it existed long before their expedition. They were in fact assigned to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory and find the "easiest way" to the Pacific. They certainly weren't looking for a "Northwest Passage."
An expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
The Lewis and Clark Expedition ended in the Pacific Ocean near present-day Astoria, Oregon. They reached the mouth of the Columbia River in November 1805, marking the successful completion of their journey to explore the western territory of the United States.
They reached the Pacific Ocean in November 15,1805