ST. LOUIS – The low water on the Mississippi River is creating an unusual sight near Perry County, Missouri, about 2 hours south of downtown St. Louis. People are used to looking at the Tower Rock from the banks of the river, but now they can actually walk out and touch it.
The Missouri Department of Conservation posted video on its Facebook page this morning showing a conservation agent walking across the Mississippi River to the historic natural landmark.
Tower Rock normally sits about 60 feet above the average river level, but the low water is exposing much of the giant limestone rock.
The site is drawing others to the area as well, prompting the Department of Conservation to remind people that if they go on their own to be aware the slippery rocks and possible tripping hazards.
The Perry County Heritage Tourism Facebook Page even posted that if this adventure is on your bucket list don’t wait long.
The low water level has also exposed shipwrecks around the St. Louis area. Two have been spotted on the Mississippi River and at least one on the Missouri River.