We have been in contact with Leonard Clark’s niece and his 2 nephews. They told us no one else has really done much research on this incredible adventure but are eager to help us on our quest to return and learn more. Although they were all quite young when he died, they do remember hanging out in his California log cabin listening to his tales of his adventures around the world. One of his nephews told us they had some items of Clark’s in their attic. We are crossing our fingers that the stash contains his journals, the map and/or other information that Clark may have kept about his journey in the Amazon.
Tammy Leland
Equally at home in Peru, the mountains, or Seattle, Washington, Tammy Leland has spent the last 18 years exploring every nook and cranny of Peru’s Amazon, its Andes mountains, Southern desert and ancient history. Earning a reputation as a passionate adventurer and explorer, Tammy had wandered over 5 continents, spending her time learning from different indigenous cultures, gleaning important lessons about sustainable tourism and now offers practical guidance as a tourism consultant and environmental educator.
Dan Travers
Living on the edge explorer, traveler and climber, Dan Travers has traversed, climbed, scaled, scrambled, skied, trudged, trekked, hiked, biked and kayaked in 6 different continents and over 40 countries. Wilderness First Responder trained and a jungle veteran, lacrosse player, beer drinker, trekker and traveler, diver and climber, but not dancer nor singer. "I want to experience all I can, because if you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space."
Did you ever hear back from the family. I used to correspond with Clark’s daughter.
Yes! Many times. In fact, Clark’s grand-nephew, Alex Basaraba, joined us on our last foray down there this past September. Next time, we’re hoping his granddaughter will also joins us as our photographer. Thanks for asking.
Just read the book – What an amazing man!. Did you ever find the notebooks?
Awww thanks for the message, he certainly was! Still working on finding those notebooks!