Climb, Splash, Repeat: A Guide to Deep-Water Soloing in the Midwest

Beat the Midwest heat with deep-water soloing: an adrenaline-fueled blend of climbing, swimming, and summer joy.

By |2025-07-02T09:56:33-05:00July 2nd, 2025|Climbing, Culture, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body, Nature, Paddling|0 Comments

How I Became a Part-Time Dirtbag and Built My Dream Truck Camper

Inspired by a podcast, a suburban dad attempts to rediscover his inner dirtbag, one DIY truck camper at a time.

By |2025-06-26T15:24:53-05:00June 26th, 2025|Biking, Culture, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body, Nature, Paddling|0 Comments

Where to Cool Off: Top Swimming Holes in Missouri and Southern Illinois

From hidden gems to high-energy hotspots, here are the area’s best natural places to swim, float, and chill this season.

By |2025-06-24T09:54:10-05:00June 24th, 2025|Culture, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body, Nature, Paddling|0 Comments

Float Camping in Missouri Is an Art. Here’s How to Master It.

Float camping on Missouri’s Upper Current River is part glamping, part river odyssey, and totally worth the gear haul.

By |2025-06-13T12:56:10-05:00June 19th, 2025|Culture, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body, Nature, Paddling|0 Comments

They Were Magnificent Humans: An Oral History of the First MR340

Two decades ago, a dreamer named Scott Mansker had a simple idea: to organize a boat race across nearly the entire state of Missouri. Pulling it off would take perseverance, teamwork, and a dude named Soda Popp.

By |2025-06-04T16:54:42-05:00June 18th, 2025|Culture, Mind + Body, Nature, Paddling|2 Comments
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