The Midwest is home to some of the country’s best recreation areas for hiking and camping. Terrain shows you where to go and what to do when you get there.
Whether you’re able to readily identify a bluebell or Dutchman’s breeches, or just like seeing the vibrant hues of spring, we’ve hand-picked trails in Missouri and Illinois where you can hike amid wildflowers this spring.
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.
Hiking at night offers a unique perspective, but it also takes extra discipline and preparation to enjoy fearlessly. Here are a few suggestions for meeting the challenge and enhancing the experience.
In the MIdwest, “fall” is synonymous with “foliage” and, as the temperatures drop and the trees start to turn, the hillsides are set afire with every hue of gold, red, yellow, and orange. Here's where to go for colorful fall foliage hikes.
Not everyone likes bedding down with just a sleeping bag between their backsides and the ground. Fortunately, modern campers have an option that provides the invigoration of fresh air and the excitement of new places, but without the (literal) pain in the back — car camping.
Connecting the Ozark Trail in Missouri and the Ozark Highlands Trail in Arkansas would create a 700-mile hiking route through the heart of the Midwest. But will the dream ever become a reality?
Many of us hike for the same reasons: the stunning [...]
Who needs Sonoma? Believe it or not, Missouri has long [...]
The unique appeal of staying in a real-life treehouse on your next camping trip in Missouri or Illinois.
Seven awesome overlooks in Missouri and Illinois to see on your next hike.
