The Midwest is blessed with mighty rivers and beautiful creeks and streams, all perfect for paddling in a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard.
Two Missouri adventurers biked, paddled, and dragged a canoe across the state — and lived to tell the sweaty, epic tale.
From waterfall hunting in Arkansas to gravel grinding in Kansas, here's what your favorite nearby adventures say about you.
From championship whitewater to top-tier climbing, Missouri’s Arcadia Valley serves up small-town charm with a side of serious adventure.
From backyard casting lessons to running one of the state’s best-loved fly shops, Tom Hargrove has followed his own current.
Beat the Midwest heat with deep-water soloing: an adrenaline-fueled blend of climbing, swimming, and summer joy.
If anyone knows about functional aquatic gear, it’s the river guides at Big Muddy Adventures. Here are the items that float their boat.
Inspired by a podcast, a suburban dad attempts to rediscover his inner dirtbag, one DIY truck camper at a time.
From hidden gems to high-energy hotspots, here are the area’s best natural places to swim, float, and chill this season.
Float camping on Missouri’s Upper Current River is part glamping, part river odyssey, and totally worth the gear haul.
Two decades ago, a dreamer named Scott Mansker had a simple idea: to organize a boat race across nearly the entire state of Missouri. Pulling it off would take perseverance, teamwork, and a dude named Soda Popp.
