Just beyond downtown Kansas City, a riverside park tells the story of America's early days, when the land was still being charted by explorers. Kaw Point Park is located at the confluence of two rivers, a spot that was once a campout for the Lewis and Clark Expedition, according to the National Park Service (NPS). Today, the park offers views of the Kansas City skyline, but the land remains somewhat evocative of its past. While modern Kansas City is known as a barbecue capital and beer destination, Kaw Point Park harkens back to a time when it was at the edge of the American frontier. Previous visitors praise the park's sunset views – with the city skyline to boot — and natural scenery along the trails.