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.
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.
The Cache River Basin in Southern Illinois is where you can find hiking trails, ancient trees, and a whole lot of cypress-tupelo swamps.
Looking to sleep under the stars? These are the top 10 campsites in Missouri and Southern Illinois.
Terrain Magazine's Michael Shepherd Jordan guides you through the Castor River Shut-Ins, Missouri's only pink granite shut-ins.
If you're a cycling enthusiast, Tunnel Hill State Trail in Southern Illinois is one rail trail you don't want to miss.
Located 65 miles south of St. Louis, Robinson Bluff is a must-visit for rock climbers.
These outdoor music and culture festivals in Missouri and Southern Illinois are worth your extended weekend.
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area on the Kentucky-Tennessee State Line is a scenic and Civil War-era sight to behold.
West Plains, Missouri, is at the heart of beauty and history in the Ozarks. Consider this your guide to taking it all in -- from bicycle routes to waterfalls and streams.
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.
