Lewis and Clark encountered many challenges as they traveled West.  Their trek across the Bitterroot Mountains in Idaho resulted in starvation for eleven days because the snow covered up almost all the food sources.  When they reached the Weippe Prairie they gorged on the camas root bread given to them by the Nez Perce. Most of the explorers became very sick and were unable to proceed on the expedition.  There are three theories for the cause of the illness.  Come to hear the rest of the story.

Location: Liberty Hall, 325 W. Benton, lecture room