Where to Hike, Paddle, and Unwind in Meramec State Park
Here's your adventure guide to one of the most diverse outdoor settings in Missouri, complete with bluffs, forests, and waterways.
This Summer Camp in Southern Illinois Is Saving Queer Kids’ Lives
At Camp Indigo Point, queer and transgender youth find freedom, friendship, and joy outdoors.
Your Adventure Guide to Pere Marquette State Park
Climb limestone, hike blufftop trails, spot bald eagles, and plan the perfect weekend escape at Illinois’ largest state park.
How to Ride, Climb, and Tee Off at Missouri Bluffs Park
Your guide to this compact but surprisingly diverse playground along the Missouri River in St. Charles County.
Tested: REI Co-op Trail Quilt
Do you need to replace your sleeping bag with a sleeping quilt on your next backpacking trip?
How I Became a Part-Time Dirtbag and Built My Dream Truck Camper
Inspired by a podcast, a suburban dad attempts to rediscover his inner dirtbag, one DIY truck camper at a time.
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.
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.
From Clinton to Machens: Conquering Missouri’s Katy Trail on Two Wheels
For many cyclists, it's a bucket-list item: thru-riding the Katy Trail. Our writer shows you how to do it (and not do it).
Outdoor Gear Library in St. Louis Goes City-Wide
River City Outdoors is opening its Gear Lending Library to the entire St. Louis City community.