We are considering doing the Great River Road. There are so many scenic overlooks, historic sites, and "interpretive" centers along the way that it would be hard to at every one.
Any of you who have done this trip (or segments of it) what do you recommend as the best/your favorite stops? Any unexpected pleasant surprise discoveries?
The plan is to stay at COE campgrounds when possible, but we are open to suggestions of other nice campgrounds as well.
We are hoping to do it in 2 sections, at a leisurely pace. Segment 1 in Fall 2024 possibly; from the headwaters in MN to St. Louis. Then head back home to Michigan for the winter. In spring 2025, we'd pick up where we left off and finish the southern half down to New Orleans.
We'd like to include as many National Parks along the way (such as Effigy Mounds, Gateway Arch, and the various parks around New Orleans. We'll likely cruise home via the Natchez Trace, which we have done once before.
Any of you who have done this trip (or segments of it) what do you recommend as the best/your favorite stops? Any unexpected pleasant surprise discoveries?
The plan is to stay at COE campgrounds when possible, but we are open to suggestions of other nice campgrounds as well.
We are hoping to do it in 2 sections, at a leisurely pace. Segment 1 in Fall 2024 possibly; from the headwaters in MN to St. Louis. Then head back home to Michigan for the winter. In spring 2025, we'd pick up where we left off and finish the southern half down to New Orleans.
We'd like to include as many National Parks along the way (such as Effigy Mounds, Gateway Arch, and the various parks around New Orleans. We'll likely cruise home via the Natchez Trace, which we have done once before.