Brownville Riverside Park, NE

     Since we now have solar, our goal was to boondock as much as possible on the way to Montana. We're pleased to announce that it works very well and it's so nice to not run the generator anytime we need to do anything with electricity.

     I spend a ridiculous amount of time using freecampsites.net, campendium.com, and Google Earth to find a boondocking spot that we can easily fit into, isn't far off our route, and has clear directions. Unfortunately, we had some issues with the clear directions part the last few places we've been too. However, I'm delighted to report that freecampsites.net will update their listing and directions if you let them know it's off. Leaving reviews is critical, people! I'm on a mission to leave reviews for all places now, lol. Let's just say, turning a 40 foot rig around when everyone is hungry and grouchy is no fun. And I don't even have to drive :)!

     We spent a night at the Brownville Riverside Park in Nebraska. It was.......ok once we found it. The grass needed mowed but the fact that is was right along the Missiouri River and we were completely alone redeemed it. It was easy to get into and right off the road. Also, you will enter where it says "The South Entrance for River Resort Inn is Closed". No wonder we were confused but the directions on freecampsites should take you to the correct spot now.

It was a weird feeling to look out the window and have the river flowing so close and fast. 

This river was SO muddy.

      Within easy walking distance is a dredge ship. The Captain Meriwether Lewis National Historic Landmark is one of the few surviving examples of its type built to control flooding and improve navigation along America's rivers.They would somehow pull sediments and debris from the bottom of the river and toss it up on the banks, making it possible for large ships to continue up and down the rive while building the banks higher at the same time. Sadly, it's only opened for tours on Saturday and Sunday afternoon but looked super interesting.

This end looked like a vacuum cleaner!

How cool is this?!

This thing was huge!

Isn't that a gorgeous set-up?! :)