Arrow Rock, MO

On Monday, May 24th we left Talley Bend Campground on Truman Lake and drove a little over 100 miles north to Arrow Rock State Historical Site. Arrow Rock is a very small town and the whole place was designated as the historical site. They have a nice Visitor’s Center and campground. Our campsite is at the end of the street, grassy, very shady, and peaceful.





The town is very quaint with a few small businesses - a country store/coffee shop, several bed & breakfasts, a restaurant/tavern, an antique shop, and post office. Lots of history here, obviously. We didn’t realize it, but this area was the starting point of the Santa Fe Trail (maybe another trip in the future??).





We’ve been here a couple of times before and it is one of our favorite places in this area. We were here in 2006 when we followed the Lewis & Clark Trail and again in 2008 on our way to Alaska. This is one of the places that a lot of the people came through on their way to Independence, MO to begin their trek on the Oregon Trail.

We've spent a very relaxing, enjoyable 3 days here. Got in a little birding on the backroads, a little walking, lots of shade tree time, and had a wonderful 32nd wedding anniversary! Tomorrow we’re moving on a little further west.