Northside Trap Run Returns with Expanded Lineup
This is more than a simple 5K. We're talking pets, bounce houses, double dutch, a brass band, food, beer, and more than a dozen DJs.
This Is the Gear That St. Louis River Guides Love
If anyone knows about functional aquatic gear, it’s the river guides at Big Muddy Adventures. Here are the items that float their boat.
This New Book Digs Into the Weird Side of National Parks
Think you know our national parks? Think again. These stories blur the line between history, myth, and madness.
Beer, Bikes, and Boats: Upcoming St. Louis Events for Outdoor Fun
From bikes and brews to dragon boats and indie films, these upcoming St. Louis events promise equal parts fun, fundraising, and fresh air.
Fayetteville Is an Outdoor Playland. Here’s Your Itinerary.
No longer a sleepy college town, Fayetteville, Arkansas, is now a bustling city and a hotbed of outdoor adventure. Here’s your must-do list.
Do Missouri and Illinois Need Offices of Outdoor Recreation?
Last year's Gateway Outdoor Summit addressed a key issue: whether or not Missouri and Illinois should create offices of outdoor recreation.
New Streaming Series Hunts for an Ozark Monster
According to a new streaming series, there has been a recent uptick in sightings of the so-called Gowrow, a 20-foot-long, cave-dwelling reptile.
Outdoor Gear Library in St. Louis Goes City-Wide
River City Outdoors is opening its Gear Lending Library to the entire St. Louis City community.
Our Favorite Outdoor Gear for Spring and Summer
Spring is almost here, and summer is just around the corner. (We promise.) That means it’s time to get outside and embrace adventure. These 28 items can help.
St. Louis Ski Program Offers Chills and Thrills
Epic for Everyone at Hidden Valley is a five-week program that offers ski lessons, ski gear, transportation, and dinner to children from St. Louis recreation centers and after-school programs.
Want a Stronger Core for Running, Biking, and Climbing? Try This Workout.
Don't let your body go into hibernation this winter! Stay strong with this bodyweight core workout, which you can do several times per week.
She Kayaked the Mississippi from Source to Sea. Here’s Her Advice for New Paddlers.
Yolandea Wood, a kayaker and instructor with the Mississippi River Water Trail — who once paddled the Mississippi River from source to sea — shares her advice on how to make 2025 the year you embrace the art of paddling.
Here’s How to Become a Hiker in 2025
Debbie Njai, founder of the St. Louis-based hiking group Black People Who Hike, explains how to make 2025 the year you become a hiker.
We Talked to Upper Limits’ Climbing Coach. Here Are His Top Tips for Beginners.
Spencer Schmick, the head youth coach and head route setter at Upper Limits Rock Gym & Pro Shop in Maryland Heights and Chesterfield, shares his insights on how to make 2025 the year you become a climber.
How to Become a Runner in 2025
Ricky Hughes, a marathon runner and founder of STL Run Crew, shares how to make 2025 the year you become a runner.
Want to Start Mountain Biking? Read This.
Want to make 2025 the year you become a mountain biker? An instructor at Roots MTB in St. Louis explains how to start mountain biking without turning your first ride into a hospital trip.
Fayetteville Just Launched an Awesome Network of Bike Trails
Fayetteville just launched a network of bikepacking loops, offering everything from short day trips to challenging multi-day adventures, all set against the rugged beauty of Northwest Arkansas.
Our Favorite Outdoor Books of 2024
Here are five of our favorite outdoor books of 2024.
10 Outdoorsy Gifts for Everyone in Your Life
Still need to do your holiday shopping? Don't sweat it. We've actually gone ahead and done it for you this year. Here are 10 outdoorsy gifts for every person in your life.
This Museum in Springfield, Missouri, Is a Cyclist’s Delight
Welcome to Pedalers Bicycle Museum, a cyclist’s paradise located in the historic C-Street district of Springfield, Missouri.