This was so awesome. Just a little ferry in the middle of nowhere. The kids loved it and the lady was quick and such a sweetheart. She even gave us a free ride ??✨️❤️
The operator was extremely friendly and knowledgeable! She explained different floats for kayakers. She even shared a funny story. It was a neat trip across the river. If you're in the area, especially if you have kids, I'd recommend utilizing it.
Told me exactly how long to float from Loma boat launch to Coal Banks. If floating 7 hours with water down took me 5 paddling in and off in the kayak. What a gorgeous trip
If you see any Missouri Red Legs on the far shore, avoid this ferry. Otherwise, it is a fantastic Western history, old time nostalgia trip across a remote section of the Missouri River.
To be sure, it's a long way from anywhere in all directions. And it has't really changed; there's a new boat, and the nice lady who lives in the ferry keepers house is 25 years older, but she ferried my Mom and Dad and I across in '93 and '94. She even still grows some beautiful Hollyhocks at her house. We crossed over this summer and headed on down to Geraldine and then to Lewistown. The farms and ranches of Chouteau and Fergus Counties are still as beautiful as ever. It made me sad to have been away for so long.
Great place to reflect on the past. To realize what our ancestors had to do to get anywhere. We came in the back way through Loma... Long dirt road through fields of wheat.
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