Day 30 Belvidere, SD to Yankton, SD

June 18  

Belvidere, SD to Yankton, SD 

Thank goodness that storm passed us by last night.  This morning, sunshine and warm already.  1880 Town is an enclosed tourist attraction which was just down the road from our campsite, we just drove by and took whatever pictures we could. Scenery isn’t as great along the interstate but some businesses sure come up with some innovative bill boards to attract attention.  This stretch of highway is mostly ranch land and rolling hills.  The wildlife viewing is way down except for road kill and the skunk or two on the side of the road we certainly noticed!  The truck stop in Chamberlain was quite informative about the adventures of Lewis & Clark in this part of the state.  It had a replica of a keel boat that Lewis & Clark used on the Missouri River on the upper level of the info centre that went out on a deck with a view of the Missouri River.

Missouri River where Lewis & Clark made camp

 

We took a secondary highway #50 to Yankton to get a better view of the local area.  Interesting little communities!  We stayed in State Parks on our 2010 trip down the west coast and they were pretty nice.  Arriving in Yankton we stopped at the Lewis & Clark State Park and after checking in it was the perfect place to stay for a couple nights or a week.  Beautiful sites with electricity, trees, fire pits, birds and squirrels; 417 sites!  Lots of room between campers, not crowded in like sardines.  Bicycle paths throughout the park and all this for only $18 per night.

 

Across the Yankton Lake which is caused by the Missouri River being damed is Nebraska. 

 

Nebraska shores

 House of Mary Shrine 

Daily Stats: 
Today's distance: 392  km 
Weather:  Sunshine; High:  34 degrees; Lo: 20 degrees
Diesel Price:  $3.729 and gas $3.699
Wildlife:  Camel, deer, falcon, Ring necked pheasant, eagle
Campsite:  Lewis & Clark State Park
Walking:  5 km