In this region Lewis and Clark held their first councils with Native American peoples, discovered Prairie Dogs and Antelope, marveled at the abundant fish, wildlife and plant life of the vast Great Plains, and struggled against the natural hazards embedded in the winding currents of the Missouri River.

Today you can see Iowa and Nebraska historical sites and fun-filled river festivals, take in scenic rolling hills and open plains, and meet friendly people, who like you, enjoy the good times and beauty of this vast vacationland.

“O! the Joy!” of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery after they traversed the intimidating Bitterroot Mountains with the help of the Native peoples to ride the swift currents of the Clearwater, Snake and Columbia Rivers until they achieved their goal of finding an inland route to the Pacific Ocean, staking the young nation’s claim as a transcontinental nation stretching “from sea to shining sea.”

Here you can sample the bountiful harvest of the fertile land, take in the sights and sounds of fun-filled festivals, test your skills kayaking, sail boarding or hiking and biking over miles of scenic trails, and experience the golden sunsets of the Pacific Ocean.