The sprawling\, brawling Missouri River fl ows 2\,321 miles from its origin at Three Forks\, Montana\, to the Mississ ippi River. Along the way\, it has been the river of Native tribes\, Lewis and Clark\, traders\, trappers\, mountain men\, homesteaders\, cavalry po sts\, cattle barons\, flatboats and steamboats\, gold and silver rushes\, oil and gas booms\, and now sport fishermen and paddlers. Travel with John Lynn and experience the adventure of paddling all 2321 miles of "The Big Muddy" through Montana\, North Dakota\, South Dakota\, Nebraska\, Iowa\, K ansas\, and Missouri.
\nJohn Lynn of Peoria has photographed all 2\, 400 Illinois cities\, villages\, and towns. He has also hiked\, biked\, an d canoed enough historic and scenic trails\, roads\, and rivers in North A merica and Britain to circle the globe. He has now shared his experiences with over 4\,000 audiences in three countries.
\nBy attending Librar y programs\, you consent to be \;photographed or recorded. These image s and recordings may be used for promotional materials such \;as the L ibrary's website\, social media\, and newsletters. Please inform a staff m ember if you do not \;wish to be photographed or recorded.
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Li ttle Beaver Bay\, ND - John Lynn
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