Category: Lewis & Clark 2020

We crossed the river and we now in the Pacific Sceniç byway.We saw trains on both sides of the river, at times ducking in and out of tunnels.The scenery was beautiful along the river. Salmon or other fish must be running because we saw nets and a lot of fishing boats. We noticed we could… Continue reading Day 8: Completing L&C Trail

Woke up early in a 44 degree tent, freezing our butts off. Even though it was still dark, packed up, grocery shopped, and headed out. Bonus we got to see herd of deer and multiple sunrises as the came over the different ranges. Laughed at Wisdom International airport. A cut strip of grass with pythons… Continue reading Day 7 Lolo Pass, ID, and more

We had last night passed the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers. We began following Clark’s return section along the Yellowstone River.We were on interstate highway 94 and 90, 80 mph driving wheeeee! The Terry Badlands. Yes, Badlands in Montana. Pompeys Pillar National Parks Monument.  National Parks card got used finally first time in… Continue reading Day 6: Day of the Rivers

So, we saw this sign and had to turn around for another look. Thought you might like a video showing the not a river, Missouri “River”. …and here’s something to brighten your day.

Today was a long day of driving. Approximately 340 miles. Our first stop was Washburn, ND at the Interpretative Center. This is near Mandan, where L&C spent their first winter with the Mandan Native Americans. Exhibits and replica of Fort Mandan. There was a statue of Seaman, Clark’s 150 pound Newfoundland(dog). Lunch was at Garrison,… Continue reading Day 5 to Sidney Montana

Dignity Statue at the visitors center, Chamberlain, SD. Indian horses on the reservation. We could only drive the east side (West side of the Missouri R.) at one reservation due to covid 19. It was a lovely drive. The river is not a river any more. Well there are five dams, so there is a… Continue reading Day 4 SD/ND Hazelton Campground

Started out the day at L&C State Park outside Onawa, Iowa looking at a replica keel boat. Imagine having to pull it through shallow water. We continued north to Sioux City and saw the Sgt. Floyd memorial. He was the only one to die on the journey, from a burst appendix. We saw a sign… Continue reading Day 3, Idaho to South Dakota

We went from Florida to Oregon today. First stop was Mark Twain’s birthplace in Florida, Missouri. First day along the Missouri River, we began at St Joseph Missouri, and took a photo of the Pony Express statue. Then we had a great, see the Newly Discovered Eats. We toured a Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center… Continue reading Day 2, Hannibal MO to St. Joseph MO

Left Kenosha this morning and made it to Hannibal Missouri. Went to lovers leap, walked around town, checked out the local brewery, and went on a riverboat ride down the Mississippi.

This is Billy Bison. He will be traveling along on our trip.