Journal entry · September 9, 1805

Clark: September 9, 1805

William Clark · Travelers' Rest near present-day Lolo, MT

That night's camp, per the NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino): Travelers Rest Camp, Lolo, MT; south of Lolo Creek, MT

September 9th Monday 1805 a fair morning Set out early and proceeded on
thro a plain as yesterday down the valley Crossed a large Scattering Creek
on which Cotton trees grew at 11/2 miles, a Small one at 10 miles, both
from the right, the main river at 15 miles & Encamped on a large Creek
from the left which we call Travelers rest Creek. killed 4 deer & 4
Ducks & 3 prarie fowls. day fair Wind N. W. See Suplement

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Travelers Rest Camp, Lolo, MT; south of Lolo Creek, MT

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