Often called the "Super Bridge," the Clark Bridge links Highways 367 and 67 in Missouri to Alton, Illinois. Design work on the new cable-stayed bridge was started in 1985, and construction began in 1990. The Clark Bridge was named after William Clark who, with Meriwether Lewis in 1804, commanded the two year 4,000 mile exploration of the Corps of Discovery.
Read moreThe National Great Rivers Museum
The National Great Rivers Museum, opened in October of 2003, is one of eleven planned regional visitor centers operated by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Museum features state of the art interactive displays and exhibits that help visitors understand the many aspects of the Mississippi River and how it affects our lives.
Read moreMelvin Price Locks and Dam
Every year, millions of tons of commodities pass through the Melvin Price Locks and Dam. The facility is located south of the majestic Clark Bridge near Alton, Illinois on the Upper Mississippi River at river mile 200.78, two miles downstream from the original Lock and Dam No. 26. The Locks and Dam help to control the flow of the Mississippi and enables barges to navigate the river.
Read moreLewis and Clark Confluence Tower
The Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower was built in commemoration of the historic 1804 to 1806 expedition by Lewis and Clark. The 180-foot tower has three viewing platforms at 50, 100, and 150 feet connecting the two towers with panoramic views of the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers and the St. Louis skyline.
Read moreCamp River Dubois
Located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, just several miles south of the current mouth of the Wood River is Camp River Dubois. This site is designated as Site #1 on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and features the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and a replica of the 1803-04 winter encampment.
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