Johnson's Shut-Ins is a very fascinating place to visit. If you just go there to see the site without knowing the history behind it you will still be impressed. But learning what created the Johnson's Shut-Inns, you will be amazed when you go there.

One and a half billion years ago, hot volcanic ash and gases spewed into the air, then cooled, forming igneous rock. Later, shallow seas covered the rock, depositing sedimentary rock. The land rose. The sea fell. The weather began tearing down the land, exposing the volcanic rock beneath it. Waters of the Black River became confined, or "shut-in," to a narrow channel. Water-borne sand and gravel cut deeply even into this erosion-resistant rock, swirling, churning…carving potholes, chutes and spectacular canyonlike gorges.

There is a 1/4 of a mile trail to walk to get to the shut-ins, but it is very scenic trip. The walk way is built alongside the river, and is canopied by beautiful trees. Once there the state park has built a wooden observation deck to overlook the shut-ins. There is even a few bench's to set at and listen to the water roar through the rocks.

This web site can give you directions on how to get to Johnson's Shut-Ins: http://www.mostateparks.com/jshutins/map.htm

Jodee
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