50 miles into Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
We made great time today and rode into the State Park by 3:00. We bicycled through beautiful country and saw tons of vineyards. I had no idea Missouri was home to so many wineries. We also bicycled a portion of the trail through the Blankshire Trailhead in St. Joe State Park. I was surprised to see wild monarda growing everywhere.
I was intrigued by the name of the State Park and it turns out a shut-in is a river that's naturally confined within a deep, narrow channel. The park is located in the St. Francois Mountains and is located on the East Fork of the Black River. In 2005, the Taum Sauk Reservoir, a hydroelectric power station, breached, sending 1.3 billion gallons of water down Proffit Mountain. The water extensively damaged the campground. As a result, the campground is essentially brand new and is a beautiful facility. Given the beauty and uniqueness of the area, we are going to take a day to explore and enjoy.
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| Blankenshire Trail through St. Joe State Park |
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| Vineyards in SE Missouri |
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