Sunday, August 10, 2025
Arrow Rock SP Missouri
Most of today's drive was on I 70. The small (tiny) town of Arrow Rock is within walking distance. It is famous for 3 things. It's on the Missouri River and there used to be a 70 ft. pointed rock that was on the bank. Hence the name. The oldest restaurant that has been in continuous service west of the Mississippi is here (we arrived too late to eat there) and there was a ferry here that shuttled pioneers across the river to the start of The Santa Fe Trail. In other words this spot is the beginning of the Santa Fe trail. Pretty cool. In regards to the 70 tall pointed rock, the Corp of Engineers blew it up claiming it was a hazard to navigation. Gotta love those engineers. We are here all day tomorrow (Monday) when everything will be closed. One more thing. This town has a Theatre. There are 6 performances a year and from discussions we have had with the locals, that theater keeps this place alive. Virtually all of the towns businesses rely on the influx of visitors when the theater is active. We are here all day tomorrow.
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From pat. Interesting history lesson. When we visited paula one time we saw tracks fron the trail still visible. Keep safe you all
ReplyDeletefrom Paula. I hope your Monday weather is dryer than ours. Please ask Jenny what you should wear every day, Dave..at least outer wear..just sayin. Today I was remembering when Mom drove the yellow mustang (car) from SA to Utah and spun out in the snow and had to be hauled out. How come Dad let her make that drive?? Off your trip but an interesting memory. Wearing the wrong clothes to hike, or letting your wife drive from Utah to SA back to Utah in February...same male genes?? again, just sayin'
ReplyDeleteI continue to exhibit bad judgement even after decades of experience. That is apparently my style.
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