December trip to MO!
Hello friends! My partner and I are planning a vacation for winter break (we both get a full week off over the holidays and try to make the most of it) and I’m dyingggg to see the Ozarks. I know it’ll be different in winter but we’re still excited. I’ve done some (a ton) of research and landed on the below itinerary. Looking for thoughts, feedback, etc!
Johnson’s Shut-In SP: 2 days camping at the in-park cabins (we are frequent campers but not looking for anything severe on vacation). Day at the park plus a trip to Elephant Rock SP. Dinner at Black River Res.
Leave for Ha Ha Tonka area (about 3 hours) and stay at Kinderhook Lodge for 3 nights (we’re treating ourselves!). Hike the park and take advantage of all the lodge amenities.
I know the weather can be hard to pin down (we’re in SW Ohio, so we get it) but any advice for hiking this area in the winter? Other recs, suggestions? Thanks in advance!!