Our timing was spot-on for a mid-day stop that included our first parking lot picnic. We make quite the sight when we park, pull out our tables and chairs, and spread out lunch. We always draw looks and often end up giving T@B tours as a result...that Wednesday was no exception.
As soon as we pulled in, I saw that a new parking lot for trailers and new restrooms had been added since our last visit. The park rangers who were mowing stopped what they were doing and watched us set up. I think they got a big kick out of it!
Our morning at Seven Points Campground had started out quite chilly, so it was a treat to sit out in the sun and warm up a bit. The Meriwether Lewis site, with its 300 acres, is full of possibilities for visitors. You can learn about a murder mystery, walk on portions of the Old Trace, have a picnic (parking lot or regular variety), explore along Little Swan Creek, camp overnight, hike on trails, visit the ranger station, get a Passport stamp for your book, spend time looking at exhibits in the log cabin, or visit the grave of Meriwether Lewis |
I know you remember that Lewis was the co-leader of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition.
On the night of October 10, 1809, he was either shot to death or committed suicide here at Grinder's Stand. Mrs. Grinder, the innkeeper's wife, reported that she heard two gunshots, but was too afraid to investigate.