Summer Activities Part 2: Johnson’s Shut-Ins

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Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park is famous for it’s swimming holes. If you haven’t already experienced what was labeled as one of America’s best swimming holes, take a day to visit the recently reopened park.

Johnson’s Shut–Ins Makes Top Ten List | directoryofstlouis

Johnson’s Shut–Ins, a favorite St. Louis summer daytrip destination has made Travel+Leisure’s top ten list of America’s Best Swimming Holes.

Publish Date: 06/28/2010 5:08

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Gov. Nixon announces grand re-opening of Johnson’s Shut–Ins State …

“Missouri is home to a world-class parks system, and Johnson’s Shut–Ins is certainly one of our crown jewels,” Gov. Nixon said. “I’m thrilled that the rebuilding process is coming to an end, and I look forward to joining Missouri …

Publish Date: 04/15/2010 11:45

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Johnson Shut–Ins

Johnson Shut Ins State Park is just a short drive from our house. We met Scott’s parents there for a three day camping trip in the BRAND NEW campground (the first week it was open!). The Shut Ins are a natural wonder–a geological …

Publish Date: 06/20/2010 20:08

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Land buy will connect French Creek State Park, Thun Trail

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Grant enables group to buy 279 acres near French Creek.

Publish Date: 06/02/2010 22:00

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Schafer State Park on historic register – South Sound – The …

Schafer State Park is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Publish Date: 06/03/2010 0:05

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New York State Park Police Announce Major Initiative to Combat …

The New York State Park Police in cooperation with the New York State Police, the Department of Motor Vehicles Division of Field Investigations (DFI), the Department of Transportation, the Saratoga County District Attorney and the City …

Publish Date: 06/02/2010 9:17

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Labor Day of Potential Grief

September 7 is only 13 days away. So, what’s so significant about September 7? Well, it’s Labor Day.

So what? Labor Day comes every year.

You see, this year it’s different. Labor Day, 2009, is the date shortly after which the state of California proposes to close about 100 of its state parks.

Many interest groups and philanthropic agencies are trying to raise the money to keep these parks open.

If you live in California, write your state legislative representative, and tell him or her that the state parks are vital to our well-being and must not be closed.

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