COUNTRY DRIVES
Trek the Trail of Discovery

Two hundred years ago, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark followed the Missouri River into the heartland of a continent—today, you can too.

Prairie Pass Follow after explorers Lewis and Clark in an ascent of the Missouri River through Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. Fort Atkinson, Neb. Lewis and Clark set up camp here, not far north of Omaha, for their first official council with Native Americans. The parties gave speeches and exchanged gifts. DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, Neb. Just north of Atkinson, passersby can see much of the flora and fauna Lewis and Clark recorded 200 years ago. Lewis and Clark State Park, Iowa There’s rest for the weary at this trail spot in Onawa, where visitors picnic, camp, swim and fish. Sergeant Floyd Monument, Iowa Pay your respects in Sioux City to the only member of the Corps of Discovery to die on the journey. Spirit Mound, S.D. Just north of Vermillion, Lewis and Clark boldly hiked to the top of this mound once feared by the Indians. On the other side, they beheld beautiful and seemingly unending plains filled with bison.

Road Rules

If you’re from a country other than the United States and plan to operate a motor vehicle in Nebraska, Iowa or South Dakota, you will need an international driver’s license and the insurance card of the vehicle owner at all times. South Dakota requires drivers to have a Resident Alien Card (green card). Nebraska requires a valid passport. And Iowa requires a vehicle registration card.

River Respites

The Radisson Encore Hotel–Sioux Falls next to Empire Mall is within driving distance
of the Missouri River.