Launched in 2014, Terrain is a free, community-driven resource dedicated to expanding outdoor recreation in St. Louis and the Midwest. Our mission is simple: to help everyone connect with the natural world in ways that are meaningful to them.
We bring this mission to life through a dynamic mix of content — helpful articles, timely news, event coverage, destination features, and more — delivered via our bimonthly print and digital magazine, daily online updates, active social media channels, and popular in-person events such as the Gateway Outdoor Expo and Gateway Outdoor Summit.
Terrain is proudly published by River City Outdoors, a nonprofit foundation committed to making outdoor experiences more accessible, inclusive, and transformative for all. We believe nature is for everyone, and we’re dedicated to building an outdoor community that reflects the diversity of those we serve.