Lewis and Clark State Park in Iowa is the home of a full sized replica of the keelboat used by the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery in the first leg of their journey up the Missouri. They camped in this area on August 10, 1804. The boat was extremely versatile. It could be propelled by sailing, rowing, poling, or pulling it up the river with ropes. In the summer, I believe it is used in the Lewis and Clark festivities. This park has some nice hiking trails, level campsites, and excellent showers. I bet Lewis and Clark appreciated those.
Yesterday we drove to Sioux City to visit the Sergeant Floyd, a 1932 steamboat named in honor of Charles Floyd, the only member of the Corps of Discovery to die on the journey. He perished near here, most likely of appendicitis. He is also honored by the Floyd River, the town of Sergeant Bluff, and the imposing obelisk at the top of the bluff. The steamboat is also a museum and welcome center. Afterwards we drove a northern stretch of the Loess Hills. We took time in the morning to visit the Onawa Public Library. The unique architecture was well duplicated in a recent addition.
Our fine camping weather with only a few glitches seems to be coming to an end, as is this trip.
Our fine camping weather with only a few glitches seems to be coming to an end, as is this trip.
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