Why Outdoor Adventurers Should Finally Give Route 66 a Chance
The Mother Road's centennial is the perfect time to trade the car window for a bike, paddle, or hiking shoe.
Road-Tripping the Lewis and Clark Trail
A modern road trip along the Lewis and Clark Trail uncovers forts, mounds, river towns, and quiet surprises.
Who Needs Mountains? Here’s What Your Favorite Midwest Adventures Say About You
From waterfall hunting in Arkansas to gravel grinding in Kansas, here's what your favorite nearby adventures say about you.
Mammoth Cave National Park Is More Than Just a Cave. Our Writer Proved It.
Mammoth Cave National Park is famous for its subterranean wonders, but the forest above offers a hidden world of outdoor adventures waiting to be explored.
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.
Mysteries of the Eleven Point River in the Missouri Ozarks
The Eleven Point River in the Missouri Ozarks is a mystery. One writer attempts to solve it.
Tracking the Jesse James Gang Across the Missouri Ozarks
The first smack to the face feels like an ambush. [...]
This Rail Trail in Southern Illinois Is a Cyclist’s Dream
If you're a cycling enthusiast, Tunnel Hill State Trail in Southern Illinois is one rail trail you don't want to miss.
Kentucky’s Land Between the Lakes Is a Civil War-Soaked Jewel
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area on the Kentucky-Tennessee State Line is a scenic and Civil War-era sight to behold.
Adventurous Way to View the April 2024 Eclipse
I have a complicated relationship with astronomical events. Like many [...]
Big Piney River in Missouri Vs Big Piney Creek in Arkansas
Big Piney River is a lush float stream in Missouri. Big Piney Creek is a wild and scenic whitewater river in Arkansas. Each offers a very different experience, and both are worth paddling.
Road Trip: Mountains and Memorials in Central Arkansas
The ascent was a challenge. We were scrambling up a [...]
An Outdoor-Themed Stop at Fort Smith, Arkansas
An outdoor recreation-themed visit to Fort Smith, Arkansas.