Captain Meriwether Lewis and Seaman

Of the Lewis and Clark expedition...

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, at the request of President Thomas Jefferson, led an expedition to survey the land West of the Mississippi, known as Louisiana Territory, that had been purchased from France in 1803. Lewis, Clark and the rest of their expedition began their journey near St. Louis, Missouri, in May 1804. This group—often called the Corps of Discovery by historians—faced nearly every obstacle and hardship imaginable on their trip. They braved dangerous waters and harsh weather and endured hunger, illness, injury and fatigue. During their first winter, they recieved help and guidance from Sacagawea, a Shoshone Indian.

I got my first taste of winter today. Up on Rogers pass there was snow on the shoulder of the highway and icy spots on the road. No big deal but its the start of throwing iron, sliding around and trying not to get stuck season. 

No internet up in northern central Montana where I was. Just the quiet small town, watching the farm equipment go by...