In 1804, Lewis and Clark navigated the Missouri River by keelboat,
exploring the river border between the two future counties of Gregory
and Charles Mix. Their discovery and exploration of the territory
acquired in the Louisiana Purchase unleashed the movement west and its
subsequent settlement. The area, first described in exploration journals
as rich in vegetation and wildlife, remains a scenic wonder.
Since Lewis and Clark's exploration, the area has had its share of
interesting history. Using over 200 historic photographs, Gregory and
Charles Mix Counties awakens the area's past and highlights some of its
most unique attributes.