Learn about indoor and outdoor rock climbing in the Midwest, from bouldering and crag hopping to sport, trad, and ice climbing.
A group called AltonWorks is trying to turn the Mississippi riverfront of Alton, Illinois, into a national park -- a designation that would transform the city of Alton and infuse millions of annual tourism dollars into the area.
Capen Park in Columbia is one of the best-kept secrets when it comes to hiking and climbing in Missouri.
In 1969, when Jim Karpowicz was 13 years old, he [...]
Under construction for hundreds of millions of years, the Pennsylvania [...]
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Festivals and competitions can be great ways to experience a new rock climbing area and test your skills. We pulled together a few Midwest outdoor climbing festivals and events taking place this year, all with a variety of formats, and all within driving distance.
We asked five regional experts to pick their favorite spots for outdoor fun and adventure in the Midwest. Here’s what we learned.
Mid-Missouri has a new destination for rock climbing. CoMo Rocks, which opened last summer, aims to be a strong source of community for area climbers and to make the sport safer and more accessible for all.
You voted in the thousands in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. We tabulated the results, and here are your favorite outdoor events and businesses in the Midwest.
After years of coordination and collaboration, BETA Fund and Missouri State Parks have teamed up to install 17 pairs of top anchors at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park in Middle Brook, Missouri.
