Lewis and Clark Pathways

Produced by Prairie Public Television, Fargo, North Dakota, copyright 2002, 60 minutes

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Lewis And Clark Pathways follows the Missouri River and uses the famous expedition as a roadmap for discovering the beauty, folklore, and people of North Dakota - both past and present. Amy Mossett, tourism director of Three Affiliated Tribes and descendant of Sakakawea, guides us on a journey through along the rich and scenic riverway followed 200 years ago by the Corp of Discovery on their momentous journey through North Dakota.

Executive director Bob Dambach conducted interviews with dedicated historians and naturalists to present an experience of what the landscape was like in the 1800sand how history has left us with a rich legacy today. "The Lewis and Clark trail is the roadmap pattern weve used to create this documentary. But the heart of the film is the people who are preserving the legaciesboth historical and folklore. These people have tremendous passion for what modern "explorers" can discover when they follow Lewis and Clarks route," Dambach said. "They know how special this region is."

Lewis and Clark Pathways highlights sites along the trail, explains their historical importance and, most importantly, features the natural beauty of today's Missouri River valley. The documentary, hosted by Amy Mossett, will also explore the important relationship between the Corps of Discovery and the Native Americans who befriended them during their journey through North Dakota.

Stunning works from frontier artists Karl Bodmer and George Catlin enrich the remarkable film footage, and bring to life the lifestyles documentary.

Lewis and Clark Pathways explores Indian earth lodges that are cherished and preserved and it recalls tales from the frontier forts where thousands of rugged souls barrackedincluding Lewis and Clark and General Custer.

Historians donated their time to reenact scenes on the Missouri River and at Fort Union, Fort Mandan, Fort Buford, and Fort Lincoln.

Production funding for Lewis and Clark Pathways is provided by: North Dakota Department of Commerce, the North Dakota Department of Tourism Division and the Members of Prairie Public