How to Keep Our Remaining Parks and Trails Open
With parks in the St. Louis region closing seemingly by the hour, how can we continue to get outside and do so safely and responsibly?
Hammock Camping in St. Louis and the Midwest
Hammock camping is on the rise around the country and right here in St. Louis and the Midwest. Here's how to do it and where to go.
New Mountain Bike Park Takes Shape in Eureka
Already home to some local favorites — think Chubb Trail and Greensfelder County Park in nearby Wildwood — this winter alone the city invested close to $100,000 dollars in a new mountain bike skills park: the Eureka Mountain Bike Park (EMBP), set to open this spring.
Keeping Warm and Safe While Winter Paddling
How to keep safe and warm while winter paddling in Missouri.
Preparing Your Canoe or Kayak for Winter Storage
Preparing your canoe or kayak for spring starts with proper winter care and storage.
Finding the Right Hiking Boot Fit
How and why making an investment in your hiking footwear will help you leave your worries at the trailhead.
Weather Safety When Camping in the Midwest
Awareness and adaptability are key when it comes to staying safe in bad weather while camping in the Midwest.
Canoe, Kayak, or Paddleboard, Which is Right for You?
Deciding which paddle sport to try can be confusing. Here's how canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding match up.
Essential Camping Skills: How to Build a Campfire
If there’s one skill that every camper should possess, it [...]
Whitewater Paddling is Surging in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and (Yes) Missouri
There was no fear in her eyes as her head [...]
Big Muddy Adventures Re-Launches 2019 Season
River levels are finally falling, which means that #rivertime is [...]
Previewing the Hidden Valley ZipTour
“Owww-owwwwwwwwww!” The man howled as he soared through the air, [...]
When (and How) to Use Trekking Poles
My first run-in with trekking poles wasn’t a positive experience. [...]
Backpacking for Beginners Near St. Louis
A well-planned and well-prepared backpacking trip can be an incredible adventure, even for the greenest of beginners. Here's how to get started.