SEPT. 2, 1806 SEPT. 16, 1804 The expedition sets up camp to dry their provisions following three days of rain. Interpretive sign located at the Lewis and Clark Information Center on I-90 at Chamberlain. Step out onto the keelboat-shaped balcony to photograph the river and its gentle bluffs. Exhibits inside depict items the explorers brought on their journey and wildlife the Corps encountered. SEPT. 7, 1804 The Corps of Discovery sees their first prairie dogs, or as they call them, "barking squirrels." The party spends hours trying to catch one by pouring water into its hole. They For more information about cities, attractions and lodging along the Lewis and Clark Trail visit southeastsouthdakota.com/journey/lewis-clark-trail Fuel Your Day Great Prices • Clean Stores Friendly Servic e The Coffee Cup Fuel Stop Franchise has been serving truckers and travelers since 1981. We opened our first store in Summit, SD and spread throughout South Dakota and North Dakota. After 38 years of serving drivers, travelers and our communities we are proud to expand our food centers and outdoor amenities to better serve you! Fenced dog parks and picnic playgrounds at all locations. OPEN 24 HOURS Summit, SD 45789 US Hwy. 12 Summit, SD 57266 • 365 DAYS A YEAR Hot Springs, SD 27638 Hwy. 385 Hot Springs, SD 57747 Vermillion, SD 47051 SD Hwy. 50 Burbank, SD 57010 Steele, ND 620 Mitchell Ave. North Steele, ND 58482 I-29 & Hwy. 12 Ph: 605-398-6493 I-29 & SD 50 Exit 26 Ph: 605-624-2062 Hwys. 385/18 & 79 Ph: 605-745-4215 I-94 & ND Hwy. 3 Exit 200 Ph: 701-475-2274 SoutheastSouthDakota.com // 253 SOUTHEAST REGION On the return trip Lewis and Clark meet up with a group of Yankton Sioux, realize they are friends, and smoke several pipes together as they exchange news. Chief Standing Bear Bridge, near Springfield , now spans the Missouri near the site of this meeting. A scenic lookout offers a spectacular view. eventually manage to send a live prairie dog back to President Jefferson. Interpretive sign located at Fort Randall Dam Visitor Center in Pickstown, near Wagner. SEPT. 11, 1804 After being separated from the party for over two weeks, Private George Shannon re-joins the keelboat. Shannon, the youngest member at age 19, had gotten lost on the prairie and run out of bullets. He went 12 days without food, except for wild grapes and a rabbit, which he shot using a piece of stick in place of a bullet. Interpretive sign located at Snake Creek Recreation Area near Platte .
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