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.

Your Adventure Guide to Kinetic Park in St. Charles County

One visit barely scratches the surface of this high-energy park in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri.

We Paddled Arkansas’ Buffalo River with 37 North Expeditions. Here’s the Verdict.

A self-described reluctant paddler joins 37 North Expeditions for a guided float on Arkansas’ Buffalo National River — and comes away a convert.

The Best Outdoor Activities in Joplin, Missouri

Explore the best outdoor activities in Joplin, Missouri, from mountain biking and paddling to waterfalls, hiking trails, great food, and Route 66 charm.

Three Ozark Rivers, One Unforgettable Bikerafting Adventure

Follow a four-day bikerafting adventure linking Missouri's Current, Jacks Fork, and Eleven Point rivers through the heart of the Ozark backcountry.

Chasing Waterfalls: A Guide to Missouri’s Best-Kept Cascades

From the state's tallest cascade to shut-ins you can wade through, here's where to find Missouri's most rewarding waterfalls.

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Your Outdoor Guide to Springfield, Missouri

From limestone caves to craft breweries, Missouri’s Queen City blends outdoor adventure with a lively college-town vibe.

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