{"id":1093,"date":"2022-08-21T13:31:11","date_gmt":"2022-08-21T13:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lewisandclarkboathouse.org\/?p=1093"},"modified":"2022-08-21T13:45:17","modified_gmt":"2022-08-21T13:45:17","slug":"boat-house-finish-line-beckons-welcome-sight-for-mr340-racers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lewisclarkmuseum.org\/?p=1093","title":{"rendered":"Boat House finish line beckons: Welcome sight for MR340 racers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>More than 400 paddlers of all manner of vessels glided to the Boat House last month, finishing a 340-mile race that began near Kansas City. The<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rivermiles.com\/mr340\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Missouri American MR340<\/a>, an annual fundraiser to benefit river cleanup and education, offered stories of struggle and triumph aplenty.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lewisclarkmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P1120381.jpg?resize=750%2C563&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lewisclarkmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P1120381-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C769&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lewisclarkmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P1120381-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lewisclarkmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P1120381-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C577&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lewisclarkmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P1120381-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1153&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lewisclarkmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P1120381-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1538&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lewisclarkmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P1120381-scaled.jpg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>The awards bash at the finish line was a good time for all.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A corps of volunteers, spearheaded by Nancy Jackson, ensured finishers and fans had plenty to eat and drink, as well as a great place to celebrate. Thanks to all our volunteers and friends who served nachos, tacos, watermelon and beverages were served from 11-7 and beverages, overnight food, and hotdogs all day and night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum was open regular hours and the Boat House was 24\/7 for two days. <br>Thanks to the financial support of Brigitte and Norm Bowers,Bill Brecht, Tom Goedke, Mimi Jackson, Nancy Jackson, Larry Kluesner, Steve Mansfield and the St. Charles Fire Department.<br><strong>We&#8217;re also very grateful to Hermans Farm Orchard in Boschertown for donating amazingly tasty watermelon and tomatoes. HermansFarmOrchard.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lewisclarkmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/293169197_1439967146489056_3246359646274667264_n.jpg?resize=750%2C469&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lewisclarkmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/293169197_1439967146489056_3246359646274667264_n.jpg?resize=1024%2C640&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lewisclarkmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/293169197_1439967146489056_3246359646274667264_n.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lewisclarkmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/293169197_1439967146489056_3246359646274667264_n.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lewisclarkmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/293169197_1439967146489056_3246359646274667264_n.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than 400 paddlers of all manner of vessels glided to the Boat House last month, finishing a 340-mile race that began near Kansas City. 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