How One Woman Turned Kansas City Streets Into Hiking Trails
A Kansas City program invites residents to explore hidden green spaces, historic neighborhoods, and local wildlife through guided urban hikes.
Missouri State Parks to Host Guided Hikes on January 1
Dozens of state parks across Missouri will be hosting guided tours on January 1, 2025, as part of a nationwide program called First Day Hikes.
Plattin Peaks Trails Takes Shape in Jefferson County, Mo.
By 2016, Rene Creed had worked in the family business, [...]
Rock Face: Missouri Climbing Veteran Jim Karpowicz
In 1969, when Jim Karpowicz was 13 years old, he [...]
Illinois Family Swims for Cancer Research
On August 26, 2017, John Traube went for a 2-mile [...]
Greenway Network Celebrates 30 Years of Conserving Natural Resources
About five years ago, Charlene Waggoner was at a national [...]
Stop the Violence Bike Ride is Saturday, July 29
In 2007, north St. Louis resident Shawn Walker was watching [...]
Missouri Youngster Heads to Strider Cup World Championship
On May 28, Silas McCain competed in the Strider Cup [...]
Three Significant Trails Under Development in Missouri
Three significant trails under development in Missouri could change the way residents and visitors experience the outdoors and breathe new life into the communities they connect. But will the projects be able to overcome the challenges they face and achieve the happy endings their advocates seek?
St. Louis County Parks Shares Stories in Cliff Cave
St. Louis County Parks was hosting an event, Stories in the Cave, that provided attendees a rare opportunity to enter Cliff Cave, which the department has blocked to protect the endangered bats.
Increasing the Health of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers
The Mississippi and Missouri rivers are recognized as two of the most endangered waterways in the US. What must be done to increase the health of these essential arteries and achieve a future of clean water for everyone?
Behind the Spectacle of the World Naked Bike Ride
The World Naked Bike Ride provides an opportunity to ditch the restrictive bike shorts and protest against oil dependence, and for cyclist safety and body positivity.
Finding Sanctuary at the SK8 Liborius Skate Park in St. Louis
From a Catholic church to a haven for boarders, BMXers, quad skaters, artists, and musicians, SK8 Liborius and its namesake social club promote creativity and self expression above all.
The Art of Route Setting at St. Louis Rock Climbing Gyms
The art of route setting at Climb So iLL and Upper Limits Rock Climbing Gym in St. Louis, Missouri.
How Caves and Beer Helped Shaped St. Louis
How caves and beer helped shape the city of St. Louis, and how that same pairing is once more rising to the occasion.
How Alton’s Karl Hoagland Became the Voice of Ultrarunning
How Alton resident Karl Hoagland became one of the biggest voices in ultrarunning.
Exploring the Wilderness Areas in Mark Twain National Forest
The seven wilderness areas in Mark Twain National Forest could be Missouri’s most naturally beautiful and remote places.
Interview: Missouri River Relief’s Steve Schnarr
Catching up with Steve Schnarr, executive director of Missouri River Relief, on the organization's 20th anniversary.
St. Louis’ Arboretums Are Outdoor Museums for Trees
St. Louis' two arboretums, Bellefontaine Cemetery and Tower Grove Park, act as outdoor museums for trees and offer guided and unguided hikes.
Top Story of 2020: Missouri’s Mountain Biking Revolution
After years of measured advances, more progressive and inclusive options for mountain bikers have exploded across the Missouri, engaging new riders and invigorating communities.