New generation explores Lewis and Clark water trail

Scout Troop 62 from Meridian launched their own voyage of discovery from Canoe Camp Thursday on the 200th anniversary of the historic Lewis and Clark Expedition's beginning of their canoe journey down the Clearwater River and on to the Pacific coast.

While the scouts and their leaders will have to be back to school and jobs Monday, for a few days they are experiencing the wonder, beauty and adventure of the journey including a stop in Clarkston, WA for Lewis and Clark activities.

Scout Troop 62 "Today's Youth--Tomorrow's Leaders", sponsored by the Meridian Methodist Church gather around the canoe at Orofino's Canoe Camp before launching their own adventure down the Clearwater. Shown from left are: front, Nathan Werley, Tom Cutler, Shawn Atkinson, Jacob Jackson, Jeff Werley; Back, David Atkinson, Tony McDonald, Tina Morris, Dan Murphy, Connie Murphy, John Jackson, Aleena Nemoth, Brad Murphy, Robert Morris and Carol Grabner.

The group readied their gear and said a last farewell to Canoe Camp. Aire Raft of Meridian helped the troop with donations of water crafts. Jeff Werley and David Atkinson work for the company.

They are on their way to travel the route that Lewis and Clark did 200 years before.