Clark: September 18, 1805
On a cold but fair morning, Clark pushed ahead of the main party with six hunters, hoping to find deer or other game to ease the expedition's hunger. They traveled through rugged terrain similar to the previous day, with much fallen timber, crossing several streams and springs. From a high point on the mountain, Clark glimpsed a vast level plain stretching to the southwest and west, with a tall mountain beyond. Game sign was scarce. After covering 32 miles with only a one-hour rest for the horses, they camped on a creek Clark named Hungery Creek, having nothing to eat.
Monday 18th Septr. 1805 a fair morning cold I proceded on in advance with
Six hunters to try and find deer or Something to kill we passed over a
countrey Similar to the one of yesterday more falling timber passed
Several runs & Springs passing to the right from the top of a high
part of the mountain at 20 miles I had a view of an emence Plain and
leavel Countrey to the S W. & West at a great distance a high mountain
in advance beyond the Plain, Saw but little Sign of deer and nothing else,
much falling timber, made 32 miles and Encamped on a bold running Creek
passing to the left which I call Hungery Creek as at that place we had
nothing to eate. I halted only one hour to day to let our horses feed on
Grass and rest
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Monday, 18th September 1805. A fair morning, cold. I proceeded on ahead with six hunters to try to find deer or something to kill. We passed over a country similar to that of yesterday, with more fallen timber. We passed several runs and springs flowing to the right. From the top of a high part of the mountain at 20 miles, I had a view of an immense plain and level country to the southwest and west. At a great distance, a high mountain stood beyond the plain. I saw but little sign of deer and nothing else, and much fallen timber.
We made 32 miles and camped on a bold running creek flowing to the left, which I call Hungery Creek (Hungry Creek), as at that place we had nothing to eat. I halted only one hour today to let our horses feed on grass and rest.
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