Storm Day, Elk Point
I got my money’s worth by staying here today. It rained hard this morning with some very strong winds for a bit, I’d guess in the 50 mph range. It’s raining again this evening.
So for me it was a day of rest, laundry and planning. I figured out my resupply strategy for the first kayaking segment. Do I resupply in Springfield? Pickstown? What are the trade offs of a heavier kayak vs the effort and hassles of securing my kayak and hiking for supplies? I’ve decided to paddle all the way to Chamberlain before resupplying. I figure it will take close to two weeks.
I also planned for some place to camp tomorrow night. There’s not much except fields and shelter breaks around farms. But I’ll find something. I expect to be to Yankton by Tuesday evening. Colter
Clark: 22nd August Friday 1804. Set out early wind from the South at three miles we landed at a Bluff where the two men Sent with the horses were waiting with two Deer, by examonation of this (1) Bluff Contained alum, Copperas, Cobalt, Pyrites; a alum rock Soft & Sand Stone. Capt. Lewis in proveing the quality of those minerals was near poisoning himself by the fumes…Capt Lewis took a Dost of salts to work off the effects of the Arsenic, we Camped on the S. S. Sailed the greater part of this day with a hard wind from the S. E. great deel of Elk Sign…ordered a vote for a Serjeant to chuse one of three which may be the highest number the highest numbers are P. Gass had 19 Votes, Bratten & Gibson
Trip overview and route map with position updates:
Agree with Allen. I did two week food drops. My boat was so damn heavy….including 4+ gallons of water at a time. I’d take plenty for the flat water lakes, plus you will get in better shape for the “current”.
good call, do longer runs on the lakes if possible to maximize the good weather. Chamberlain Food Center is up the hill from Main St, on E King St. Nice selection of products. Laundromat was down by the Easy Drop store and Family Dollar. I’m not much of a museum person but did enjoy the Lakota Museum and Cultural Center, would recommend.
Thanks for the info Allen!