SOUTHEAST REGION Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Visitor Center, Yankton MISSOURI CONTINUES FROM PAGE 240 HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST The MNRR region can serve as a microcosm of the Lewis & Clark expedition. It is in this region they recorded their first impressions and descriptions of Plains Indians tribes. Their council with the Yankton Sioux demonstrated their diplomatic efforts. Clark drew maps of this part of the river. Joseph Fields killed the party's first bison near today's Burbank, SD. And the only death on the expedi-tion occurred near the park. One place to explore the Lewis and Clark saga is at the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center at Gavins Point Dam. It provides a particularly useful introduction to the story. The visitor center offers views of the river, Lewis and Clark Lake and Gavins Point Dam as well as exhibits, a theater, and a bookstore. Visit online: www.nps.gov/mnrr • FISHING AND HUNTING Walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and catfish are popular catches. In season hunters take geese, ducks, quail, turkeys, pheasants and deer. Licenses are required. THINGS TO SEE AND DO Most visitors come to the Missouri National Recreational River for its refreshing water and premier boating, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Exploring the "Big Muddy" by canoe or kayak is something you'll never forget. This recreational activity, however, is not for the novice paddler, and requires appropriate watercraft. You can also camp, tour powerhouses and historic sites, birdwatch, visit a fish hatchery and aquarium, and explore quiet trails. EXPLORE THE I-29 CULTURAL CORRIDOR Interstate 29 boasts a rich array of cultural opportunities featuring family fun, the arts, outdoor adventures, historical museums and Native American heritage. It’s time to discover all this magnificent state has to offer. View and download a free brochure at www.southeastsouthdakota.com/journey/i-29-cultural-corridor 242
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