As I look at the maps and on-line travel guides, it is apparent that Cairo is going to require a little time to explore. As the two rivers came together here, so has an awful lot of history.
I am thinking that we might attempt to make camp in this area the second night. It looks as if there is camping at the Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area just to the Northwest of town a slight distance that might be a good base camp for a couple days exploration. I thought about the Ft Defiance Camp Ground but it does not have modern hook-ups... I'm sure that there are commercial Campgrounds such as KOA's around but when possible, I'd really like to stay in state and national parks as much as possible.
Right now, I am thinking that we will make Cave-in Rock the first night. Then travel down river seeing the sights along the river into the Cairo area and camp. Spend the third day of our journey exploring all Cairo has to offer, spending the second night in the Cairo area and then head up the Mississippi the following morning.....
There is a lot to see in Cairo. to start with it is an ole river town with wonderful architecture.
There is the confluence of the two rivers. I imagine that I would be able to spend a fair amount of time there just enjoying nature. It the spring it should be green and after two years in this dust bowl, I think I can enjoy seeing vegetation. As mentioned above there is Fort Defiance right there between the two rivers. Of course, I want to see it for the Civil War heritage aspects. But, how could anybody pass up the opportunity to see what has been labeled, "The Ugliest Park in America"? For some reason, I have trouble believing this. Maybe it's just being so close to Missouri but this is a case where you are going to have to show me.
In keeping with the Civil War Heritage, there is The Mound City National Vetrans Cemetery. Cemeteries, especially old ones can be quite interesting places as there use to be quite a bit of creativity in the monuments erected to memorialize the dead.
There is also the Customs House Museum which seems to have exhibits covering the whole history of the area from the Lewis & Clark expedition to the Civil War to the heyday of the Steamboat era....
As mentioned above, the architecture will be a sight to see also. I am sure that Illianna will enjoy looking at the old houses and buildings.
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