Gabaret Island facts for kids
Gabaret Island, sometimes called Cabaret Island, is a cool spot located in the Mississippi River. It's about 8 miles (13 km) north of the famous Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. It's also about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of where the Missouri River joins the Mississippi River. Gabaret Island is part of a group of three islands, which also includes Chouteau Island and Mosenthein Island.
Discovering Gabaret Island
Gabaret Island is quite large, covering about 1,300 acres. That's like more than 980 football fields! Because of how land has been developed over time, Gabaret Island is now connected to its neighbor to the north, Chouteau Island. However, a narrow waterway called a slough (pronounced "sloo") still separates them. This slough is known as Gabaret Slough. A slough is a bit like a slow-moving channel or a swampy area.
A Historic Stop
Gabaret Island has a special place in American history. The famous explorers Lewis and Clark visited the island. They camped there on December 11, 1803. This was just before they set up their main winter camp, known as Camp Dubois, near Wood River, Illinois. Their journey was a huge expedition to explore the lands bought in the Louisiana Purchase.
