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.

These Outdoor Music and Culture Festivals Are Worth Your Extended Weekend

These outdoor music and culture festivals in Missouri and Southern Illinois are worth your extended weekend.

Kentucky’s Land Between the Lakes Is a Civil War-Soaked Jewel

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area on the Kentucky-Tennessee State Line is a scenic and Civil War-era sight to behold.

By |2024-05-24T07:24:36-05:00May 6th, 2024|Biking, Culture, Destinations, Hiking + Camping, Nature|0 Comments

This Ozark Town Is a Sneaky Good Spot for Outdoor Rec

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.

By |2024-04-16T16:51:04-05:00April 16th, 2024|Biking, Destinations, Hiking + Camping, Nature, Paddling|0 Comments

Inside Alton’s Attempt to Make Its Riverfront a National Park

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.

By |2024-05-24T07:28:12-05:00April 15th, 2024|Culture, Destinations|0 Comments
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