We had taken US-20 from Galena, Illinois to Sioux City, Iowa, and then south on I-29 to Onawa on August 26th. Word to the wise, there are no motels along I-29 between Sioux City to Missouri Valley once you you leave Sioux City, except for the one in Onawa, around 80 miles.
On Thursday, the 27th, we drove from Onawa to Missouri Valley and to the Iowa Welcome Center--Misoouri Valley, where we met with Jeff LaFollette and around 15 others for the pre-tour.
The Welcome Center dates back to the days when US-30 was the main thoroughfare through these parts. Lots of Iowa souvenirs and a nice selection of Lincoln Highway stuff as well. I got a really nice sandstone coaster with logo.
Nice museum and an original Boy Scout LH concrete marker as well. Definitely not your standard interstate welcome center.
Drove over to Desoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge. At one time, a part of the Missouri River went through here so you can say that Lewis and Clark passed through here on their famous trip back in 1804.
Going Back to Desoto Again. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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