About Us
Hello, I’m Diane Norton, the face behind LewisandClarkTrail.com.
From 2007 to 2024, I proudly served as the Tourism Manager for the State of Idaho—an experience that deepened my passion for history, storytelling, and meaningful travel. As a lifelong travel enthusiast, I’ve had the joy of sharing my love for motorcycling, historic destinations, and epic adventures across the American landscape.
This website is a labor of love and a tribute to the spirit of exploration. I invite you to join me in discovering the people, places, and stories that make the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail such a powerful journey.
Below is a timeline of our work and milestones. I hope to connect with you somewhere along the Trail!
Our Journey Through Time
LewisandClarkTrail.com was launched on April 1, 1998 to celebrate the greatest adventurers in American history—Lewis and Clark. Our mission is simple: “Re-live the Adventure.” We partner with like-minded organizations, destinations, and brands that share our passion for history, education, and exploration.
Key Milestones:
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1999: Retraced the Lewis and Clark Trail by motorcycle; began awarding over $25,000 in prizes from Magellan, Garmin, Dagger Kayaks, and more
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1999: Launched Trail Treasures, our first e-commerce platform
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2000: Published and distributed the First Annual Trail Guide along the route
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2000: Introduced “Keep the Lewis and Clark Trail Beautiful”, a litter bag and stewardship campaign
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2000: Produced “Acoustic Discovery”, violin music featured in the American Rivers traveling exhibit
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2000: Debuted online streaming audio and E-learning Vignettes
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2000–Present: Launched and maintain “Today in History” daily Trail moments
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2001: Partnered with National History Day to integrate Lewis and Clark into classrooms
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2001: Released “Anpetu Wast’e”, a Native American calendar with children’s art from the Yankton Sioux Tribe
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2002: Contracted by the National Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Council for licensing efforts
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Summer 2002: Served as destination manager for Harley-Davidson’s Lewis and Clark Trail Ride with 500 riders from St. Louis to Seaside
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2002: Launched a national youth Coloring Contest
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2003: Featured on CNBC’s Outside the Box for bicentennial products
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2004: Hosted the 2nd Annual Bison-tennial Dutch Oven Cook-Off-Event aired on the Food Channel for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial
Wherever you are in your journey—whether you're road-tripping, lesson planning, or just curious about America's early explorers—we're glad you're here.
👉 To inspire you to travel the Lewis and Clark Trail, itineraries are featured below.
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Lewis and Clark Trail
Icons, Treasures, Legends & Lore
Travelers' Stories
"My family traveled west by car from St. Louis, Missouri to Great Fall,Montana."
"We never knew history could come alive in such a fascinating way. The Lewis and Clark Trail journey was a perfect blend of education and adventure, leaving us with a deeper appreciation for our past.”
Doug M.
"As the boat swung around, the mountains looked like they moved apart and opened up, and when we passed through they seemed to close (or shut) behind us."
" Meriwether Lewis from the same spot beheld this phenomenon and journaled, "from the singular appearance of this place I called it The Gates of The Rocky Mountains."
Mary B.
"From a bluff high above the Missouri River I could see the Lewis and Clark Expedition campsite of May 30, 1805 near Pablo Island."
"Lewis writes about the beauty of the place: "The hills and river Clifts which we passed today exhibit a most romantic appearance."
Dawn C.
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