Terrain explores the top outdoor towns, resorts, parks, camps, trails, and recreation areas in the Midwest, and tells you how to maximize your time there.

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.

From Clinton to Machens: Conquering Missouri’s Katy Trail on Two Wheels

For many cyclists, it's a bucket-list item: thru-riding the Katy Trail. Our writer shows you how to do it (and not do it).

By |2025-02-26T10:15:28-06:00February 26th, 2025|Biking, Culture, Destinations, Gear, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body|0 Comments

Thinking of Visiting Branson in the Winter? Good Idea.

Discover Branson’s winter charm: cozy lodging, scenic trails, live shows, and theme parks — all without the summer crowds.

By |2025-02-07T15:43:13-06:00February 7th, 2025|Biking, Culture, Destinations, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body, Nature, Running|0 Comments

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.

By |2024-12-19T11:22:29-06:00December 19th, 2024|Biking, Culture, Destinations, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body, Nature, Paddling|0 Comments

Where to Do Everything in Mark Twain National Forest

Mark Twain National Forest is so big, it can be overwhelming. Here's how to do it right, whether you're hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, paddling, horseback riding, or motoring.

By |2024-10-03T10:10:14-05:00September 17th, 2024|Biking, Culture, Destinations, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body, Nature, Paddling|2 Comments

This River Basin in Southern Illinois Is Where the Swamp Things Are

The Cache River Basin in Southern Illinois is where you can find hiking trails, ancient trees, and a whole lot of cypress-tupelo swamps.

By |2024-08-01T14:12:44-05:00August 5th, 2024|Culture, Destinations, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body, Nature, Paddling|0 Comments
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