We haven't even hired staff for the Corps II project. Once these people are on board we'll have a better idea of the cost. A study initiated by the state of Washington Tourism Department revealed that 75 percent of people in the United States are aware of the expedition, yet only 25 percent are aware of the bicentennial. The Lewis and Clark bicentennial doesn't mean happy trails to everyone. Throughout the Lewis and Clark path, emotions run high among Native Americans.
Some tribes are enthusiastic about the event and look forward to sharing their story.
Others feel at odds. The Lakota suffered tremendously, yet they see the connection. Tribes aren't just living in the past. The prospect of tourism provides economic opportunity. The second is Lewis and Clark.