found some large timber near which the grass was tolerably good    I Encamped under a thick grove of those trees which was not Sufficiently large for my purpose, tho' two of them would mak small Canoes.
William Clark

I proceeded on about 9 miles, and halted to let the horses graze and let Gibson rest. his leg become So numed from remaining in one position, as to render extreemly painful to him. I derected Shields to keep through the thick timber and examine for a tree sufficently large & Sound to make a Canoe, and also hunt for Some Wild Ginger for a Poltice for Gibsons wound.
William Clark

the timber which cotton wood principally Scattered on the borders of the river is larger than above. I have Seen Some trees which would make very Small Canoes.
William Clark

the river bottoms are usually about ½ a mile wide and possess a considerable quantity of timber entirely cottonwood; the underbrush is honeysuckle rose bushes the narrow leafed willow and the bush which bears the acid red berry called by the french engages grease de buff.
Meriwether Lewis

the plains are beautifull and level but the soil is but thin. in many parts of the plains there are great quantities of prickly pears.
Meriwether Lewis

The weather continues pleasant and most of the men are employed in dressing skins, as we have got all ready for crossing the portage as soon as the canoes arrive.
Patrick Gass