As we travel up and down the Missouri River valley, it seems like we are always seeing signs referencing Lewis and Clark. Captain Merriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark along with their Corps of Discovery headed up the Missouri River in May of 1804. In addition to exploring and mapping the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase, they were tasked with finding a practical route to the Pacific Ocean. The excursion lasted 28 months and they passed through the Kansas City area twice.
To learn more about that trip and to log this cache, you will need to visit locations linked to the Lewis and Clark expedition and answer a few questions. The first stop is at the Lewis and Clark statue overlooking the Missouri River from Case Park. It's a great place to look down on the River and the old airport and you'll be standing where Lewis and Clark once stood.
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Here you will find a sculpture placed in the middle of a compass rose.
1. What seems odd about this compass rose?
Located on the south side of the sculpture is a chest. It's all closed up and strapped shut.
2. What are the characters written on top of this chest?
This sculpture depicts six members of the expedition. One of the members is less obvious as you view the statue.
3. Which one would that be?
Before you move on, visit the sign along the sidewalk over by the edge of the bluff. It talks about the epedition.
The coordinates are: N 39° 06.310 W 94° 35.531
4. How many nights did the expedition stay here on their way home?
5. While they were here, what activity is mentioned on the informational sign?
Now travel over to Kaw Point to learn more about the trip. After arriving at N 39° 06.993 W 094° 36.642 you should be in front of several more informational signs. Answer these questions from what you find on these signs.
6. On their way west, how many nights did Lewis and Clark spend at Kaw Point?
7. There were two firsts for the expedition while stopped here. What were they?
Now, one last question. With your back to the signs you will be facing an arc of objects. Each one has a unique name written on it.
8. How many of these objects are there and what are the words on the object in the center of the arc?
From here you might want to walk down to the point and learn a little more. It's also a great spot for a photo. We find the history of this expedition fascinating and hope you do too.
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