The Best Outdoor Gear Gifts of 2026
From a trail-to-city shoe to the best-looking cooler around, our favorite gear of the year is ready to wrap for the adventurers on your list (or, honestly, for yourself).
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE / ST. LOUIS & BEYOND
From a trail-to-city shoe to the best-looking cooler around, our favorite gear of the year is ready to wrap for the adventurers on your list (or, honestly, for yourself).
Skip the tent, not the outdoors. These pet-friendly cabins in Bloomsdale, Missouri, have a kitchenette, shower, and fire pit, plus three state parks close by.
From gear mistakes to form fixes, Bryan Lester has advice for every skill level before the snow flies.
The one-mile community race starts at 8 a.m. Saturday. Registration is sold out, but you can still come cheer and join the post-race party.
River City Outdoors’ Gateway Outdoor Summit tackled trails, riverfront parks, and the Olympics — with big lessons from OKC and Minneapolis.
From backcountry packs to bandanas that beat the heat, here’s the gear that’ll make your dog the best camping buddy on the trail.
Ian Bogost, a WashU professor and game designer, on why finding wonder doesn’t require a mountain — and how everyday moments build a richer outdoor life.
Big Muddy Adventures guide Mark “Malko” Malkowicz talks sunburn, 400-pound canoes, big tips, and why guiding on the Mississippi beats any office job.
From bucket hats to Bluetooth speakers, these 10 waterproof essentials are built to handle lakes, rivers, and everything in between this summer.
Why buy when you can borrow? One St. Louis organization is lending gear — and impacting lives.
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.
Two experienced runners share what they wish someone had told them before they tackled their first marathon.
College teams, local pros, and curious e-bikers converged on St. Louis for the city’s second-biggest cycling event of the year.
Like the cover of Terrain’s May-June issue? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we landed on this particular image.
St. Louis’ favorite lakeside lunch spot shuts down for 2026 renovations, but paddling, biking, and sunset cruises continue.
Several staff members at River City Outdoors recently checked out the newish outdoor store in Kirkwood. Here’s what they found.
Formed in St. Louis, Salam Scouts is building outdoor community beyond traditional scouting. We caught up with its founders to find out more.
November’s Gateway Outdoor Expo in St. Charles had a little bit of everything. But we were most intrigued by the people.
Whether you’re running on icy roads, snowshoeing quiet trails, or camping below freezing, these winter-ready picks deliver serious warmth, smart design, and the kind of reliability Midwest winters demand.
