Clark received a blend of formal and informal education during his youth, which included both learning the fundamentals of reading and writing and acquiring practical skills essential for survival in the wilderness. This comprehensive upbringing enabled him to develop a keen interest in the natural world. His experiences in the military further expanded his knowledge, shaping his abilities as an outdoorsman and a leader. When he resigned from the army in 1796, he took on the management of his family estate, but his adventurous spirit and desire for exploration would soon lead him to embark on his most significant journey with Lewis in the great unknown westward territories.
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