The official travel journal of Jerry & Ann Linebarger
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The Lilly Belle is still actively used for marine research.
Example of an early Mound Builder home.
The William M. Black, 1934-1973, was used to dredge the Missouri River to keep it open for barge traffic.
The massive suction pump on the William M. Black, used to dredge the bottom of the river to keep it navigable for barge traffic.
The trail through the Effigy Mounds National Historic Site.
On the trail.
Notice the mounds on the left of the trail.
The hike was beautiful.
One of Jerry's favorite trees - the Shagbark Hickory.