Book Study Stroll

Change of location!!! Doolan Canyon trailhead!
Join us for a leisurely walk of a mile or two while we explore history through conversation! We might stop for a few moments and quote from the book.

Our book selection for November and December is Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose, the important story of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Published in 1994, this book delves into the history, personalities, and circumstances that brought this remarkable journey to life. We'll follow the story together, sharing thoughts and discoveries along the way.

Both Meriwether Lewis and William Clark kept journals during the expedition (1804–1806).

• Meriwether Lewis wrote detailed observations about plants, animals, geography, Native American peoples, and scientific discoveries.
• William Clark kept a nearly daily journal, particularly valuable for recording the expedition's route, distances, maps, and day-to-day events.

They often recorded different perspectives on the same events. Together, their journals are among the most important firsthand records of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Our goal is to finish the book by the New Year. Be a history buff for the two months and join us! If you have read the book, awesome, if you are just beginning to read, let us know. Some may have watched various documentaries about the expedition. All sources will be interesting topics for conversation.

About Our Hiking
Rain or even a chance of rain means we cancel.
There are many human and animal trails throughout the park, and we enjoy mixing up our routes from week to week.
We generally start walking at the time posted on Meetup. However, if you've signed up, we may wait a few minutes if we know you're planning to join us.
We've been doing this for about a year and a half, and it's been delightful sharing the books and the walks with everyone!

Elizabeth 11/2/2026