Start: March 3, 2026 1:30 p.m.
End: March 3, 2026 3 p.m.
Location: Alumni CenterLearn more about ALL and how to become a member!
Presenter: Chris Smith
Description: On May 31, 1805 Meriwether Lewis made the following entry in his journal: “The hills and river Clifts which we passed today exhibit a most romantic appearance,” On July 22, 2025, Chris passed these same “clifts” and saw them just as Meriwether Lewis would have seen them. On Sunday, September 15, 1805 Pvt. Joseph Whitehouse made the following journal entry: “it is about 10 miles from the foot of this mountain to the top and the most of the way verry Steep. We marched on top of this mountain until after dark in hopes to find water, but could not find any. So, we camped on the top ridge of the mountain without finding any water, but found plean(ty) of snow which appear to have lain all the year.” On Friday July 25, 2025, Chris climbed the same Wendover Ridge Mountain (7 miles-3,000 ft of elevation gain), as Pvt. Whitehouse and slept at what is now called “Snow Camp” For a period of 10 days this past summer, Chris followed some of the most pristine portions of the Lewis & Clark Trail that exist today. He will share videos, photos and journal entries about his experience of a lifetime.
Presenter Bio: Chris Smith has been an educator for almost 30 years serving as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and director. Nearly 25 of those years has been with Muncie Community Schools and he is currently an alternative education teacher at Muncie Central High School. Last year he was awarded a Teacher Creativity Grant from Eli Lilly to follow in the footsteps of Lewis & Clark.
The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) is a group of retirees and community members interested in continuing to learn and engage with each other on a variety of educational topics. If you're not already a member, feel free to attend a meeting or two to see what we're about before making the commitment. Find out how to join by visiting us at www.bsu.edu/lifelonglearners