More From Mike Bezemek

A Not-So-Serious Ozark Gift Guide

Seeking a holiday gift for someone who enjoys outdoor adventure in the Ozarks? Consider these outside-the-box ideas.

Tracking the Jesse James Gang Across the Missouri Ozarks

We follow the trail of Jesse James and his notorious gang through the rugged Missouri Ozarks, where historic robbery sites, rumored hideouts, and wild backcountry still offer glimpses into the region’s outlaw past.

Kayaking St. Francis River

The Best Whitewater Paddling in the Ozarks

Hidden between limestone bluffs and granite shut-ins, under forests of pine and oak, there’s a surprising amount of whitewater only hours from St. Louis.