Nice clean visitor center. Over 6 miles of scenic trails. Classrooms are available for rent. Neat…read morehistory of the Poncas.

This visitor center has a lot packed in it. There's information about the dam, Lewis and Clark, and…read morethe wildlife in the area. There is a lot of activities for children too, including how quickly someone can put on a life jacket, to dress up activities. There's some exhibits missing (related to the Native Americans), but I'm sure they're being reworked to be more culturally sensitive. There's a very impressive taxidermy exhibit. There's also viewing balconies to look at the dam and the water. It's great to people-watch the people on the water. There's a small gift shop area that sells postcards, books, and other goodies. The entrance area has a lot of brochures for information and attractions in the area.

We love carving out time to head here with the kids. It's…read morefun to cross the dam and then easy to get to up the hill. IT's free to enter, and there is quite a bit of fun and interactive history elements. There is also a lot for the kids to do and explore. There are great views of the lake as well as the river. Just on most recent stop we didn't even go into the center, we just utilized the park and covered picnic table area. It is a little dated, but the staff is young and super friendly. Learning about the army corp is super fascinating to me, and the whole dam system, it's very informative.

Loved my time camping at Blue Mounds State Park!!! They have a well taken care of quiet campground!…read moreGood bathrooms and facilities! At the campground you are just a bike ride or a short driver over to the old quarry! Fortunately the whole herd of buffalo was right outside the observation deck!!! Luverne, MN is the town nearby and it is just a 10 min drive. Close enough to grab some food but far enough to not ruin the nature atmosphere! The park is a great getaway from normal life and I will definitely be returning soon!

I really enjoyed the 4m hike through this park. The prairie is a beautiful place. We saw lots of…read moreflowers and wild life. I love how the wind blows patterns over the long grass. No trees so bring sunscreen. The nice breeze kept the bugs at bay.

Lewis and Clark famously used the Missouri River during their expedition to explore the west, and…read moreso this NPS site preserves the last two free-flowing stretches of the iconic river. The visitor's center has some displays and exhibits about the history and wildlife present alongside the river. There's also a movie about the area, but I didn't have the time to watch it unfortunately. There is also a small informal gift shop with the usual postcards and other souvenirs. Parking wise, there's a small paved lot right next to the building that's free to park in. The park ranger said they were going to expand the public-facing area in the future, so watch for changes.

Went with All About Travel to Italy in October 2025. Great vacation! Had the opportunity to see so…read moremany places that would not otherwise have been possible. I recommend traveling with All About Travel!

We're currently in the process of planning a few upcoming trips with them and the experience so far…read morehas been amazing. Communication has been great and they've been incredibly helpful throughout the planning process. Their honesty and integrity really stand out. We haven't taken our trips yet (September 2026), we're excited and very glad we chose to work with them.