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The Trek
The Trek is a seven day camp. You will spend the first day and the following morning at base camp preparing for the trip. The next five days you will spend on the river.
In-camp preparation will include Leave No Trace, History of the Mighty Mo, Endangered Species, Fossil Hunting, Lewis and Clark History, and Map/Compass/GPS instruction.
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Northern Stretch (Pickstown to Springfield)
This trek will take you to Fort Randall Dam near Pickstown, SD. You will wind down this beautiful stretch of the Missouri passing Old Baldy and the turtle backs. The northern stretch is slightly less populated. One of your destinations will include Niobrara State Park where a refreshing hike will lead you to swimming, horse back riding and a lot of
history. The latter half of this trip can culminate to different endings, including canoeing back to base camp. Call for more details on the Northern Stretch. |
Souther Stretch (Yankton to Ponca)
This trek will include a day hike to Ionia Volcano and while on Goat Island you may try your hand at tomahawk throwing. As you float down the Mighty Mo, you will be introduced to historic locations pertaining to Lewis and Clark. You will pass the area where Shannon got lost, where the election of Patrick Gass took place (the first election west of the Mississippi), as well as many campsites used by Lewis and Clark. When you reach your final destination, Ponca State Park, you can swim, shoot archery or muskets, horse back ride, visit the new Interpretive Center, or just relax. |
Journals
Most of what we know about Lewis & Clark’s exploration of the Louisiana Purchase comes from the unique journals they kept. And while spelling and punctuation were not their strong points, Lewis & Clark wrote their journals in the Spanish style or manner.
Each participant will have the opportunity to make their own leather covered journal This is a personal item that participants don’t need to share with anyone.
Those that have shared their journal writing over the years have recorded their insights about the training, planning, discoveries and adventures. Plus
comments about food,
animals and the weather they encountered. Our Trek Guide will explain about the Spanish style of journal writing. Most participants develop quite a knack for it by the time their trek is done! |
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