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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS POWERPLANT
AND LEWIS AND CLARK VISITOR CENTER
The man-made, earth filled Gavins Point Dam created Lewis and Clark Lake
in 1955 by the impoundment of the mighty Missouri River. Power production from the Gavins Point Powerplant began in 1957.
Since that time the powerplant has generated approximately $10 million of energy each year and has provided for millions more
in flood protection, navigation support, recreation, water quality and supply, and fish and wildlife enhancement. Gavins Point
Powerplant and Lewis and Clark Visitor Center are 4 miles west of Yankton on SD Highway 54 or 4 miles west on NE Highway 121.
Free powerplant tours are offered daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, between 10 A.M. and 5 P.M. The visitor center
is also open daily from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with varying off-season hours. Enjoy the interactive
exhibits which explain the history of the Missouri River and the Corps of Engineers. Visit the bookstore, prairie garden,
and the Lewis and Clark Trail interpretive walk. For more information, call (402) 667-7873. In Yankton (402) 667-7873.
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LEWIS AND CLARK RECREATION AREA
Lewis and Clark Lake, near Yankton, is one of the state park system's most popular resort parks. Three separate
units comprise this modern recreation area, attracting visitors from throughout the Midwest.
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DAKOTA TERRITORIAL MUSEUM
Our Dakota Territorial Museum at 610 Summit houses rare memorabilia from the early settlers and into the modern era. Memorial
Day thru Labor Day, hours are; Monday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday hours are from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. No weekend
hours for the rest of the year. For more information, call (605) 665-3898.
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MERIDIAN BRIDGE
Before
you leave downtown, drive over and back, or at least take a look at our Meridian Bridge at Second and Walnut Streets. Once
a toll bridge, it was built by Yankton business persons in 1924 and then donated to the city. The bridge is one of only two
of its kind still used today.
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WALKING, JOGGING AND BIKING TRAIL
A 10 mile asphalt walking, jogging and biking trail is maintained by the City and State from Westside Park in Yankton, west
on Highway 52 to the Gavins Point Unit at the Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area.
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