Those opportunities are limited only by the imagination, she said. You have the restaurants, motels and gas stations. You have to be prepared when a tremendous number of people travel through the area. We have people already boating up and down the Missouri River, following the trail. Some visitors have literally gotten hung up on their travels, she said.
Some people think they can canoe the entire river.
That shows the need for things like portages around the dam and signage on private property. We need to assist and educate visitors in any way. In that respect, local residents can offer hospitality and awareness of local events, Tryon said. The local momentum has surged in recent weeks, said JoEllen Lindner of the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce. Yankton is fortunate because we have already such an appreciation for the history.