we read many interesting signs about how the area developed. We learned that the type of rock in this area is called rhyolite. |
When we were finally able to catch the children for a few minutes we were able to point out the rocks and how volcano rocks erode, explaining the rock cycle. |
We spent over 4 hours there swimming and climbing rocks on a very hot day. The water felt fantastic and the kids thought it was the best water park ever:) |
MarioFan loved climbing the rocks over and over again |
I'm from Missouri and visited Johnson Shut Ins years ago--loved it! Once when we were back in MO (from the UK), I wanted to take the kids, but that was the year it flooded. I'm hoping to take them next time we're back. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat looks really cool! I've never seen anything like it before! Why is "Shut Ins" part of it's name? What was shut in? Were the people that owned the property shut ins or something?
ReplyDeleteTHose are good questions and if we had toured the visitor center I might be able to answer them:). I am guessing it had to do with the Dam further up river but I am just guessing. I will try to find out for you.
DeleteWow, how cool is that!! What a fantastic place!
ReplyDeleteWow, that place looks so gorgeous!! We have several natural springs here in Florida and the water is always crystal clear and very cold. It would be nice to climb all the rocks too.
ReplyDeleteWhat an other fun adventure. I love these. isn't the earth just amazing. I love learning right a long with you all. However, I am sure I would have totally lost it if I thought I had lost one of my children. We have had a couple of experiences with this one and it is terrifying.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!