Castor River Shut-ins perfect for adventure. Saturday, May 14, 2005. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer, and many area residents find themselves packing up for a getaway to ...

At the Castor River shut-ins, there are miniature waterfalls, riffles and fairly still pools of water to wade in. I clung to a rock for a while and let the water rush off my back.

Overview • This park in Fredericktown offers Missouri’s only known pink granite shut-ins, part of an igneous rock formation that is 1.5 billion years old. "Shut-ins" occur where a broader ...

The Castor River Shut-Ins are the only known pink-granite shut-ins in the state of Missouri. Like Johnson’s, the Castor River Shut-Ins are also located along the St. Francois mountain range, ...

A granite shut-ins on the Castor River adds an interesting geologic feature. During your visit, you may see various forest improvement practices designed to improve wildlife habitat and maintain ...

Whether you plan to visit the Castor River Shut-Ins or another site this summer, there are many delicious ways to end the day. The key to camping food is to have as much prepped in advance as ...

Overview • This park in Fredericktown offers Missouri’s only known pink granite shut-ins, part of an igneous rock formation that is 1.5 billion years old. "Shut-ins" occur where a broader ...

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer, and many area residents find themselves packing up for a getaway to a hotel, lake or campground. So why not plan a getaway that's not ...

Length • .73 mile ...