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SUMMARY:Easter Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:4/4/2026 | Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park | Middle Brook\, MO.\nAfter a long\, cold winter\, the arrival of spring feels transcendent. Come celebrate the magic of spring during this free event at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park. Activities will include egg hunts\, crafts\, scavenger hunts and more! \nYou can make your own fairy wings at the event\, or you can show up already dressed as your favorite magical springtime creature. Everyone is welcome\, from fluttering fairies to dashing gnomes. Tote bags will be provided for the egg hunts\, but you are welcome to bring a bag or basket of your own. \nWhen and Where:\n\nNoon to 3 p.m.\nNorth Day-Use Area at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park\n\nAddress: 148 Taum Sauk Trail\, Middle Brook\, Mo.\nGPS coordinates: 37.547778\, -90.843611\n\n\n\nFor More Information:\n\nContact the park naturalist at 636-524-1717.\n\nRelated Links:\n\nEvent flyer
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LOCATION:Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park\, 148 Taum Sauk Trail\, Middle Brook\, MO\, 63656\, United States
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SUMMARY:Learn2 Climb
DESCRIPTION:Want to see Missouri State Parks from a new perspective? Join our Learn2 Climb program to learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing safety and technique from a certified instructor\, and then try it out on real rock! This beginner-oriented course will allow you to enjoy nature from new heights! \nThe 2026 courses will take place at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park\, managed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources\, and Rockwoods Reservation\, managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation. This is a great opportunity to try out a new activity and experience some of Missouri’s vertical attractions. \nThis program is made possible by the Bronco Wild Fund. The Bronco Wild Fund has a mission in supporting agencies and organizations that are devoted to the great outdoors. A part of this fund is getting people out to enjoy the outdoors respectfully and continuing the preservation of all public lands.    \nLearn2 Climb is free and open to ages 10 and up. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \nProgram Details\nMissouri State Parks Provides: \n\nHarnesses\nHelmets\nClimbing shoes\n\nYou Provide: \n\nA good attitude and a willingness to learn\nAppropriate clothing and footwear for a hike and rock climbing activities\nA packed lunch\nEnough water for the day\n\nThings to Consider Before You Register\n\nThere will be a hike to the rock wall. Participants should wear athletic clothing and sturdy shoes.\nParticipants will be sitting around in low activity\, and will also be hiking and climbing. Dressing in layers is highly encouraged so that participants can adapt to the weather conditions and the activity level.\nParticipants must be at least 10 years of age. Children ages 10-16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the entire program\, although parents/guardians are not required to climb.\nThere is an element of heights involved in this program. Participants should be relatively comfortable with the idea of being suspended off the ground.\nAll Missouri State Parks rules and regulations apply.\nLearn2 Climb is a family-oriented event. Alcohol and tobacco products are prohibited.\n\n2026 Upcoming Dates and Locations\n\n\n\nDate\nLocation\nTime\nRegistration Opens\nRegistration Closes\n\n\nMar 21\nJohnson’s Shut-Ins State Park\, Middle Brook\n9 a.m. to 2 p.m.\nFeb 23\nMar 19\n\n\nMar 22\nJohnson’s Shut-Ins State Park\, Middle Brook\n9 a.m. to 2 p.m.\nFeb 23\nMar 19\n\n\nApr 25\nRockwoods Reservation\, Wildwood\n9 a.m. to 2 p.m.\nMar 23\nApr 23\n\n\nApr 26\nRockwoods Reservation\, Wildwood\n9 a.m. to 2 p.m.\nMar 23\nApr 23\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required for Learn2 Climb\, but there is no registration fee. \nClick on the “REGISTER HERE” link below to register. When you get to the registration website\, click on the green “Show sessions” box. A list of upcoming classes will pop up. Click on the green “Sign Up!” button to register for an event. All slots will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nRegister Here\nIf a class is full\, please enroll using the waitlist function. If an opening in the class becomes available\, you will be notified by the Learn2 staff via email or phone call. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Kintauna Myles with Missouri State Parks at kintauna.myles@dnr.mo.gov. \nWaitlist\nIf the activity you are looking to join is full\, please join our waitlist by signing up for that program on the registration tab. Once a cancellation has been approved\, a staff member will contact the first waitlist individual via email to prompt them to secure their spot within a 48-hour period. No response within that 48-hour time period will result in the customer being removed from the waitlist and the next individual being contacted. \nHow to Cancel a Reservation\nSeven or more business days in advance of the scheduled event date: Customers are able to cancel their reservations themselves and receive a full refund (when applicable). To cancel\, the customer should log in to their icampmo account\, find the reservations/activities that they are signed up for\, and hit “Cancel” for the reservation that they wish to cancel. \nSix or fewer business days in advance of the scheduled event date: Anyone needing to cancel a reservation six or fewer business days in advance of the scheduled event date should contact kintauna.myles@dnr.mo.gov. Per Missouri State Parks’ refund policy\, customers canceling an event registration six or fewer business days in advance of the scheduled event date agree to forfeit their reservation refund (when applicable)\, regardless of the circumstances. \nEvent Day Contact Not Available\nOrganizers will not be available for contact the day of the event. If you have any questions or concerns about Learn2 Climb\, please contact Kintauna Myles at kintauna.myles@dnr.mo.gov prior to the day of the event. \nEvent Cancellation Disclaimer\nMissouri State Parks reserves the right to cancel programs and events if necessary.
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LOCATION:Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park\, 148 Taum Sauk Trail\, Middle Brook\, MO\, 63656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
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SUMMARY:Frozen Chosin Challenge
DESCRIPTION:12/5/2025 to 12/7/2025 | Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park | Middle Brook\, MO\nFrom Dec. 5-7\, Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park will host a series of winter treks collectively known as the Frozen Chosin Challenge. Sponsored by the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial\, this event is designed to bring awareness to the Korean War – specifically the Battle of Chosin Reservoir – and its participants. All proceeds from the event support the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial. \nThis event consists of three separate challenges events over three days: the Chosin Challenge\, the Devil Dog Challenge and the Warrior Challenge. The Chosin Challenge and the Devil Dog Challenge are rigorous backpacking and bivouacking treks along Goggins Mountain Equestrian Trail and a portion of the Ozark Trail. The Warrior Challenge is as an accessible walk along the Black River and Johnson’s Shut-Ins’ paved trail system. The purpose of the event is not for participants to compete against each other but to work as teams and ensure that each person completes the course. \nFor more information or to register for a course\, please visit the official event listing on the Missouri Korean war Veterans Memorial website. Paid registration is required for each course\, and participants are expected to review all the information about their course. A brief summary of each course is provided below; more information is available on the official website. \nCourses:\nChosin Challenge – rigorous 40-mile trek\nStart time: staggered start from 7-10 a.m. on Friday\, Dec. 5 \nEnd time: 3 p.m. on Sunday\, Dec. 7 \nThe Chosin Challenge Course is a rigorous 40-mile winter trek spanning three days and two nights. This course requires a two-night bivouac. It uses Goggins Mountain Equestrian Trail and a portion of the Ozark Trail\, including a section in Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. \nThe course begins in the Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park campground. It takes participants along a 28.5-mile journey outbound across Goggins Mountain and along the Ozark Trail. Challengers will traverse ancient mountains\, ford the Black River\, and ascend and descend the state’s highest waterfall and highest point. The trail then goes back along 11.5 miles through the Devil’s Tollgate\, long ascents and another winter river crossing back to Johnson’s Shut-Ins. \nThis route was designed to replicate the conditions that service members endured during their 16-day 78-mile fighting withdrawal in temperatures as low as 35 degrees below zero. \nDevil Dog Challenge – difficult 17-mile trek\nStart time: staggered start from 7-10 a.m. on Saturday\, Dec. 6 \nEnd time: 3 p.m. on Sunday\, Dec. 7 \nA shorter version of the Chosin Challenge course\, Devil Dog begins at the trailhead in the Johnson’s Shut-Ins campground and ends in the park’s day-use area. Like Chosin Challenge\, it features rugged mountain terrain and crosses the Black River\, but it is less than half the distance and requires only one winter bivouac. \nWarrior Challenge – accessible 3.6-mile walk\nStart time: 9 a.m. on Sunday\, Dec. 7 \nEnd time: noon on Sunday\, Dec. 7 \nBeginning near the trailhead in the Johnson’s Shut-Ins campground\, this 3.6-mile course traverses open fields before crossing under Highway N and over a bridge at Cope Hollow. It then winds along the Black River to the shut-Ins and a 0.3-mile boardwalk trail above the flowing waters of the shut-ins. The trail then follows the Black River Trail System back to the Johnson’s Shut-Ins day-use area and the finish line. \nTo learn more about how Missouri State Parks supports our military community\, please visit our Military Benefits and Services page. \nJohnson’s Shut-Ins State Park is located at: \n148 Taum Sauk Trail\, Middle Brook\, MO | 573-546-2450 \nAssociated Activities\n 
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LOCATION:Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park\, 148 Taum Sauk Trail\, Middle Brook\, MO\, 63656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
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SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:1/5/2026 | Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park | Middle Brook\, MO.\nJoin birders from across the country for the 126th annual Christmas Bird Count at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park. \nThis free event will begin at the Black River Center at 8 a.m. It is open to the public\, and there is no need to register. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and dress for the weather. No experience is necessary. \nFor more information\, contact the park naturalist at 636-524-1717. \nWhen and where:\n\nMeet at the Black River Center at 8 a.m.\n\nJohnson’s Shut-Ins State Park Contact Information:\n\nAddress: 148 Taum Sauk Trail\, Middle Brook\, Mo.\nPark naturalist phone number (Christmas Bird Count information): 636-524-1717\nPark office phone number (general park information): 573-546-2450\n\n 
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LOCATION:Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park\, 148 Taum Sauk Trail\, Middle Brook\, MO\, 63656\, United States
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SUMMARY:Halloween Happenings
DESCRIPTION:10/18/2025 | Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park | Middle Brook\, MO\nCalling all disgusting and vile creatures – Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park is hosting its annual Halloween Happenings event. Join us dressed as your favorite movie character or supernatural creature\, or in some other extravagant costume. \nThis fun-filled night will feature costumes contests\, a campsite decorating contest\, trick-or-treating\, and more! The event will be hosted at the Black River Center\, located in the day-use area. \nEvent schedule:\n\n5-6:30 p.m. – hayride\, discovery tables\, self-guided hike and pumpkin carving in the day-use area\n6:30-8:30 p.m. – trick-or-treating in the campground\n7:30 p.m. – contest judging and announcement of winners at the campground store\n\nRegular camping fees apply\, but the event itself is free. if there is inclement weather\, some activities will be canceled while others will be moved inside. Please bring a flashlight for this exciting night. \nFor more information\, contact the park naturalist at 573-546-2450\, Ext. 1003. \nEvent Time: 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\nTo see more events like this\, please visit our fall fun events page. \nJohnson’s Shut-Ins State Park office is located at: \n148 Taum Sauk Trail\, Middle Brook\, MO | 573-546-2450 \nAssociated Activities\n 
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LOCATION:Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park\, 148 Taum Sauk Trail\, Middle Brook\, MO\, 63656\, United States
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SUMMARY:Easter Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:4/19/2025 | Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park | Middle Brook\, MO\nHop on over to Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park for our annual Easter Extravaganza! Kids of all ages are invited to join us for a fun-filled day of crafts\, games and more! Be sure to bring a basket or bag to participate in the Easter egg hunt. \nDue to flood damage\, all activities have been moved to the South Day-Use Area. If further inclement weather occurs\, the activities will be moved inside. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, and there is no need to register. For more information\, call the park naturalist at 573-546-2450\, ext. 1003. \nEvent time: noon – 3 p.m.\nJohnson’s Shut-Ins State Park is located at: \n148 Taum Sauk Trail\, Middle Brook\, MO | 573-546-2450 \n 
URL:https://msparks.mindfeeder.dev/event/easter-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park\, 148 Taum Sauk Trail\, Middle Brook\, MO\, 63656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
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SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:1/3/2025 | Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park | Middle Brook\, MO\nJoin birders from across Missouri for the 125h annual Christmas Bird Count at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park. \nThis free event will begin at the Black River Center at 8 a.m. It is open to the public\, and there is no need to register. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and dress for the weather. No experience is necessary. \nFor more information\, contact the park naturalist at 573-546-2450\, Ext. 1003. \nProgram time: 8 a.m. \nClick here to see the flyer. \nJohnson’s Shut-Ins State Park is located at: \n148 Taum Sauk Trail\, Middle Brook\, MO | 573-546-2450 \nAssociated Activities\n 
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