Kaw Point Park in Kansas City, Kansas offers a beautiful natural space to learn about the history of Kansas City while admiring the striking surroundings. Located at the confluence of the Kansas or Kaw River and the Missouri River, Kaw Point Park presents an ideal location to begin your Kansas City adventure.
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| Lewis and Clark scout and point the way at Kaw Point Park in Kansas City, Kansas. |
While exploring Kaw Point, you will note the cutouts of Lewis and Clark pointing in the direction of their journey. The Lewis and Clark Expedition camped at Kaw Point during their exploration for three days beginning on June 26, 1804. In addition to resting and repairing boats, there was a court martial during the encampment. Kaw Point Park is an important spot on the Lewis & Clark National Heritage Trail.
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| Spectacular view of Kansas City rising above the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers from Kaw Point Park. |
From Kaw Point Park, we soaked up an incredible, unobstructed view of Kansas City, Missouri. The city's skyscrapers almost seemed to float above the ripples of the rivers. So incredible and a not-to-be-missed view during your Kansas City, Kanas vacation. Kaw Point Park's view of Kansas City, Kansas just takes the breath away!
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| Trees gently curved to create a canopy arch over the trail at Kaw Point Park. |
The preserve is also noted for its collection of wildflowers. Before arriving, I thought that we would just pop in to see the confluence. However, I quickly fell in love with the woodland scenery. I am glad that we took time to amble around and explore.
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| The Missouri River gently flows through the green landscape. |
Kaw Point Park is also important to the Wyandotte. When the Wyandotte were forced to leave their original tribal lands by the cruel policies of the US government at the time, they came to the region and initially camped at Kaw Point. When the Kaw River rose in 1844, many Wyandottes perished. They were buried at what is now the Wyandotte National Burying Ground in Kansas City, Kansas. When visiting, take pause to note this history of the land.
While in Kansas City, Kansas, learn more about the city's history on the Strawberry Hill Urban Hike.
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| A memorial honors the 19 regional Native tribes. |
In the upper portion of the park, you will find a memorial to the original Native tribes of the area. I found the memorial to be quite poignant. Rounding the semicircle, I paused at each tribe. The memorial represents 19 tribes and at times holds their flags.
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| A limestone block amphitheater honors the members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. |
A stone amphitheater includes limestone seating blocks etched with the names of members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. I thought that the amphitheater is a nice way to add a space for activities in the natural settling while honoring the expedition.
While only 10-acres, Kaw Point Park provides a wonderful nature escape as well as interesting historical site for exploring. Kaw Point Park shares a picturesque setting where visitors can learn a bit about the foundation of Kansas City, Kansas. Reflecting on our trip, Kaw Point Park represents one of our favorite Kansas City, Kansas discoveries.
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