A 90° Spring Day in Missouri: Lone Elk, Elephant Rocks, and Johnson’s Shut-Ins with a Kid

Clear water and rocky landscape at Johnson’s Shut-Ins on an unexpectedly hot March day

A 90-degree day in March changed everything. What started as a backup plan turned into one of our most memorable days—driving through Lone Elk, climbing Elephant Rocks, and exploring Johnson’s Shut-Ins with a 5-year-old.