ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States overnight — but almost no Americans had ventured west of St. Louis. There were rumors of towering mountains, dangerous wildlife, and unknown tribes, but no one knew what was actually out there.
To find out, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led a crew of over 30 explorers on an 8,000-mile journey of scientific discovery lasting more than two years. They faced brutal winters, grizzly bear attacks, starvation, and encounters with dozens of Native American tribes. But how many of them made it back?
In this episode of the Mighty Things Podcast, we cover one of the greatest expeditions in American history — and what it reveals about courage, leadership, and the cost of going first. Based on Stephen Ambrose's acclaimed book Undaunted Courage.
Perfect for history enthusiasts, families, and homeschool educators looking for engaging, story-driven American history content.
