This category covers topics ranging from nutrition to physical therapy and from sports psychology to recovery, so you can maximize your outdoor performance.

St. Louis Queer Adventurers’ Kelsey Brough on Nature, Community, and Kayaking

As the founder of St. Louis Queer Adventurers, Kelsey Brough is using her love of nature to bring together like-minded outdoor enthusiasts.

By |2025-04-07T12:01:16-05:00May 5th, 2025|Culture, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body, Nature, Paddling|0 Comments

Can the Osprey Ariel Plus 70 Handle Serious Miles? We Found Out.

From slogs through swamps to desert climbs, we put the Osprey Ariel Plus 70 to the test. Did it live up to the hype? Let’s find out.

By |2025-06-12T09:52:14-05:00May 1st, 2025|Climbing, Gear, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body, Nature|0 Comments

A Walk in the Woods: Thru-Hiking Missouri’s Rugged, 300-Mile Ozark Trail

Thinking of tackling Missouri’s rugged 300-mile Ozark Trail? Our writer hits the path to share what it takes. Spoiler: It’s not for the faint of heart.

By |2025-06-12T09:52:46-05:00April 23rd, 2025|Gear, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body, Nature|2 Comments

Meet the Visionaries Behind Six Missouri-Based Outdoor Brands

Starting a business is hard. Keeping it thriving is even harder. Here, we highlight six outdoor brands headquartered in Missouri that excel in both quality and creativity.

How a Father-Son Bike Ride Became a Powerful Documentary

In a new PBS documentary, a father and son set out to bike from St. Louis to Chicago in four days—but their journey uncovers deeper stories of health, race, and resilience.

By |2025-03-26T15:39:33-05:00March 26th, 2025|Biking, Culture, Mind + Body, Nature|0 Comments

This STL Hiking Program Brings Shelter Dogs and Humans Together

For decades, the Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA) has offered shelter from the rain and cold to animals in need of a roof over their heads. Now, it’s offering fresh air, sunshine, and the great outdoors through an innovative program called Hike with a Hound.

By |2025-03-21T13:51:06-05:00March 21st, 2025|Culture, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body, Nature|0 Comments

Fayetteville Is an Outdoor Playland. Here’s Your Itinerary.

No longer a sleepy college town, Fayetteville, Arkansas, is now a bustling city and a hotbed of outdoor adventure. Here’s your must-do list.

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