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On the Road: Missouri River Reflections — Ribbon of Legends Through Four States

Program #: 18423RJ
Exploring North America; American Studies & History

Prices for this date starting at: $999 per person

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10/10/2010



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The Missouri has a history like no other river. Explore this great waterway’s legends on a journey along the Loess Hills Scenic Byway into Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. Meet a modern-day treasure hunter aboard his steamboat “Arabia” in Kansas City, walk the brick streets of Omaha's Old Market, fly through Amelia Earhart's home in Atchison, Kansas, and trot into Saint Joseph, Mo., to see how the Pony Express found its beginnings and how Jesse James came to his end. Study Harry Truman’s life in Independence, descend to the underground rooms of historic Weston, and follow Lewis and Clark's footsteps to Council Bluffs, Iowa. Learn how significant events affected the river valley, and gain an understanding of the Loess Hills, the only geological formations of their kind in the Western Hemisphere. Laugh with storytellers and relax with the currents as you wind around the Missouri River’s many bends aboard two riverboat excursions.



Walking up to one hour with stops, climbing two flights of stairs at your own pace; some inclines, uneven paths. Must carry own luggage. Getting on/off bus and riverboats.



Date Specific Information

10-10-2010, 10-24-2010

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Program in association with Iowa State University Extension.



Itinerary

Arrival Omaha, Neb., 1 night; coach to Saint Joseph, Mo., via Council Bluffs, Iowa, 1 night; coach to Atchison, Kansas, via Independence, Mo., Kansas City, Weston, 1 night; coach to Omaha, Neb., via Brownville, 1 night; departure.



Omaha

The creation of the Lone Tree Ferry in 1850 provided a convenient means of crossing the Missouri River and turned Omaha into the “Gateway to the West.” Railroads and stockyards spurred the fledgling city’s early growth, and today Omaha sports a rich mosaic of performance venues, museums and parks, as well as a historically significant jazz scene.



Road Scholar Instructors

Diane Van Wyngarden
Road Scholar study leader Dr. Diane Van Wyngarden is the director of Iowa State University’s Road Scholar programs and is also community and economic development specialist for Iowa State University Extension. Her career and doctorate in adult education demonstrate her passion for teaching lifelong learners. Diane recently received statewide recognition from Iowa State University for outstanding teaching and a state award from Iowa's Governor's Office for her ongoing work with local communities.
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What's Included...

On the Road: Missouri River Reflections — Ribbon of Legends Through Four States


You won't find a better value. Included at no additional cost on this date...

  • 4 nights accommodations
  • 11 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Expert-led lectures: 4
  • Field trips: 8

Plus these special experiences...

  • Two riverboat excursions focus on different sections of the Missouri River, providing scenery and instruction by local experts.
  • Your expert study leader travels with you through all four states, weaving the Missouri River’s history and legends into an unforgettable adventure.
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