In August of 1804, explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark passed near Calumet Bluff in what is known today as Crofton, Nebraska as they headed westward. Since they were traveling through Yankton Sioux Territory, they intended to meet with the tribe to inform them that the United States now presided over their land. The meeting took place on August 29th on top of Calumet Bluff, where the expedition had established camp. During the gathering, Lewis gave their leaders various presents as a form of peacekeeping.
Today, the Lewis & Clark Visitor Center rests atop Calumet Bluff, providing a spectacular view of Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake. Here, visitors can learn about the history of the region and the Lewis & Clark Expedition through a variety of indoor and outdoor exhibits, as well as peruse the gift shop and bookstore at their leisure.
W Riverside Dr & W 2nd St, Yankton, SD 57078, USA
Distance: 4.09 mi (straight line)
508 East 2nd Street, Yankton, South Dakota 57078, USA
Distance: 4.88 mi (straight line)
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Mead Museum / Dakota Territorial Museum, Mickelson Drive, Yankton, SD, USA
Distance: 5.82 mi (straight line)
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82 Mickelson Drive, Yankton, SD 57078, USA
Distance: 5.82 mi (straight line)
NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center, Archery Lane, Yankton, SD, USA
Distance: 5.92 mi (straight line)
Missouri River Rafting, 450th Avenue, Gayville, SD, USA
Distance: 14.06 mi (straight line)
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Bow Creek Recreation Area, Unnamed Rd, Wynot, NE, USA
Distance: 17.39 mi (straight line)
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Goat Island, Nebraska, USA
Distance: 21.36 mi (straight line)
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Spirit Mound, SD, USA
Distance: 24.93 mi (straight line)
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953 N Dakota St, Vermillion, SD 57069, USA
Distance: 28.07 mi (straight line)
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Mulberry Bend Overlook, State Highway 15, Newcastle, NE, USA
Distance: 28.20 mi (straight line)
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National Music Museum, E Clark St, Vermillion, SD, USA
Distance: 28.28 mi (straight line)
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Niobrara State Park, 522 Avenue, Niobrara, NE, USA
Distance: 30.58 mi (straight line)
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Ponca Tribe of Nebraska - Powwow grounds/Agency, 890th Road, Niobrara, Nebraska, USA
Distance: 31.73 mi (straight line)
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MFHM+83 Millnerville, IA, USA
Distance: 50.09 mi (straight line)
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