un jour / 339 miles / 11 heures 18 minutes
The byway crosses the reservations of four tribes of Lakota Sioux: Crow Creek, Lower Brule, Cheyenne River, and Standing Rock. Its many memorial markers, monuments, museums, and sacred sites commemorate the heritage of the Sioux Nation and help you hear history from the Native American point of view.
Jour 1
9:00 - 1.2 miles / 2 minutes - 9:02
In the heart of Sioux Country on the banks of the Missouri River
is one of South Dakota's most interesting places to visit. The Akta
Lakota Museum and Cultural Center is a tribute to the Sioux Nation,
striving to preserve and promote Sioux culture, past and
present.
The museum is located on the beautiful campus of St. Joseph's
Indian School, a privately funded residential/educational facility
for Native American youth.9:02 - 92.1 miles / 3 heures 4 minutes - 12:06
Fischers Lily Park lies at the confluence of the Bad River and the Missouri River in a site replete with historic and recreational value. At this location, the Corps of Discovery, led by Lewis and Clark, met with the leaders of the Teton Lakota Nation. Misunderstandings led to an armed confrontation, one of the only confrontations on their voyage. Today, the park offers camping and RV amenities.
13:06 - 87.5 miles / 2 heures 54 minutes - 16:01
Acting as a local activity center for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, the H.V. Johnston Cultural Center often serves as a gathering spot for meetings and cultural activities.
18:01 - 158.7 miles / 5 heures 17 minutes - 12:18