John Colter (c.1770–1775 – May 7, 1812 or November 22, 1813) was a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–1806).

John Colter was an American trapper-explorer, the first white man to have seen and described (1807) what is now Yellowstone National Park. Colter was a member of Lewis and Clark’s …

John Colter was a pioneer, trapper and a veteran of the War of 1812, surviving an escape from the Blackfeet Indians.

Many know Colter not for his service as a Private but instead for his exploits post expedition. From becoming one of America's first mountain men to the first American to see Yellowstone, his …

John Colter was a celebrated mountain man and explorer who lived during the nineteenth century. He was a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and went on to explore many parts of the …

On this dangerous and solitary adventure, Colter trekked through Yellowstone. He is believed to be the first Euro-American to see Yellowstone Lake and witness some of the hot springs that …

Aug 17, 2025 · Mountain Man John Colter was one of the leading explorers in the early days of the frontier. He is best known as the first known European to enter the region which is now …

Mar 17, 2025 · John Colter, a name etched into the annals of American frontier history, is celebrated not only as a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition but also for his …

2 days ago · Colter is a Hideout with a Stage Coach stop and not much else. If you want to learn more about Colter and what you can do there, you will find everything you need to know in this …

Jul 9, 2025 · Wyoming has had numerous individuals who have shaped the state, and one of the most influential is John Colter. Colter is one of the first mountain men to have roamed the …