Missouri Breaks-Missouri River
Our ROW flotilla found a landing spot with a minimum amount of mud. This was our first day lunch stop. It was also our introduction to that famous Missouri mud the Corps was always cussing about. It hadn't changed. It easily sucked off shoes and sent us slipping and sliding toward solid land. We got our first look at some white cliffs not yet eroded into fantastic shapes. Left, the prickly- pear cactus became a mixed blessing for the explorers. They thought the flowers were beautiful; however, the spikes jabbed mercilessly through their thin moccasins.
Lewis & Clark Trail - Montana
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