Two Camps Vista - Hauser Lake, MT
N 46° 41.947 W 111° 48.642
12T E 438021 N 5172048
On 20 July 1805, both Lewis and Clark camped within a mile of this point. Clark had headed out ahead of the main expedition with several men to find the Snake (Shoshone) Tribe while Lewis remained with the boats.
Waymark Code: WM7J37
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2009
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While both Captains wrote seperate journal enteries, they both commented on the abundance of prickly pear cactus, such that "they were scarcely able to march at a slow gate." - Clark
And "that the prickly pear are so abundant that we could scarcely find room to lye." - Lewis
"Must Sees"at this location": Interpretive signs and shelter; there is also a handicap accessible concrete trail that leads down to an overlook of the Missouri River (now Hauser Lake).
Date Waymark Created: 10/30/2009
Do they allow dogs at this location?: Yes, but must be on a leash.
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