32 Days, One Paddle, No Help: How a Ballwin Man Broke the Missouri River Record
Grieving losses and starting with a new kayak, Pete Larson paddled 2,341 miles solo down the Missouri River — and broke a 46-year-old record.
Study Shows Missouri State Parks Generate $1.5 Billion Economic Impact
A comprehensive economic impact analysis conducted by the University of [...]
Chasing Waterfalls: A Guide to Missouri’s Best-Kept Cascades
From the state's tallest cascade to shut-ins you can wade through, here's where to find Missouri's most rewarding waterfalls.
Meet the River Angels Helping Paddlers Survive America’s Big Rivers
Along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, an informal network of volunteers shows up with rides, showers, and home-cooked meals for weary paddlers.
10 Gadgets and Gear Pieces That Won’t Quit When Wet
From bucket hats to Bluetooth speakers, these 10 waterproof essentials are built to handle lakes, rivers, and everything in between this summer.
Need to Borrow Camping Equipment? This STL Group Has You Covered.
Why buy when you can borrow? One St. Louis organization is lending gear — and impacting lives.
Trailnet Secures Permanent Home in Downtown St. Louis
Trailnet has secured a permanent home in downtown St. Louis [...]
It’s Called Fat Stoner Babes Hiking Club. It’s Not What You Expect.
Don’t let the name fool you. Fat Stoner Babes Hiking Club is helping St. Louisans of all sizes and smoking habits find connection and joy on the trail.
Green Living Festival Celebrates 25 Years of Sharing Sustainable Living Solutions
The Missouri Botanical Garden is making it easier than ever to [...]
150 Ways to Celebrate Forest Park’s 150th Birthday
Forest Park is turning 150, and the whole St. Louis [...]
This Is Your Cheat Sheet to Horseshoe Lake State Park
The second-largest natural lake in Illinois sits just minutes from downtown St. Louis.
Running Your First Marathon? Here Are Five Things to Know.
Two experienced runners share what they wish someone had told them before they tackled their first marathon.
Missouri River Speed Record Attempt Scheduled to Launch June 23
A four-man team of paddlers will launch an ambitious attempt [...]
Trailnet Examines the Future of Transportation Safety in State of Our Streets Report
Trailnet today released its inaugural State of Our Streets report, [...]
The Lost Art of Wasting an Afternoon at the Pond
Turns out the cure for modern life might be a dock, a raft, and zero rules.
Hall of Famer Anthony Reed to Keynote 2026 Gateway Outdoor Summit
Anthony Reed played a pivotal role in transforming African American [...]
A Chaco Lover Tried Out Tread Labs’ New Sandals. She Has Thoughts.
How does the Tread Labs Redway Sandal stack up to Chaco? One writer buckled up (literally) and performed a footwear challenge to find out.
Track and Field Comes to the Streets of St. Louis with the Inaugural Street Heat 200
A one-of-a-kind relay race at the Gateway Arch invites adults [...]
Everything You Need to Know to Paddle the Ozarks
From calm Meramec floats to whitewater rapids, here's how to find your perfect Ozark river trip.
St. Louis to Host 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials — Marathon
One hundred twenty-four years after hosting the first Olympic marathon [...]