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DILLON, MT

One mile north of Dillon, Montana off Highway 91, is Clark's Lookout State Park, a rock outcropping overlooking the Beaverhead River, the top of which provided an observation point where Captain William Clark could view the route ahead. You can walk the trail to the top just as members of the expedition did. At Beaverhead Rock State Park, 1/2 hour northeast of Dillon, is a large landmark resembling the head of a swimming beaver that Sacagawea recognized. It can be viewed and photographed from a distance, but is not directly accessible, although it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. About 20 miles south of Dillon off I-15, just a bit west on MT Hwy 324, is an overlook and Historical Marker for Camp Fortunate, now under the waters of the Clark Canyon Reservoir. It was here that the Lewis and Clark expedition met the Limhi Shoshoni Tribe and cached their canoes and a stash of supplies for the return trip. The Indians also provided horses and a guide to help them corss the rugged Bitterroot Mountains. Sacagawea had recognized the Shoshone chief, Cameahwait, as her brother, which enabled the Corps of Discovery's acceptance. Another 30-some miles to the west (some over un-improved road) is Lemhi Pass through which the expedition passed over the Continental Divide.