Here are a few ideas on how to do it. Have them keep a journal like Lewis and Clark did, describing their trip in words and pictures. Plan a Lewis and Clark scavenger hunt, making a list of items the kids can look for along the way. You might want to provide an inexpensive camera so your child can take photos as the discoveries are made. Most kids love having a tent of their own, and it will give the grown-ups some rest and privacy too.
Kids also enjoy having a bit of their own money to spend on vacation.
Help then learn financial responsibility and decision-making by giving each child a special trip allowance. Make sure they know this money should cover any souvenirs or extras they want to buy, and that it should last the whole trip. What To Read Many travelers will want to read more about Lewis and Clark before, during, or after tracing the captains' route of discovery. For maximum enjoyment, get a copy of the Lewis and Clark journals and read along with what the voyagers found as they crossed the continent. Many people believe Bernard DeVoto's American Heritage Library edition is the best.