The 20 Best Trails in St. Louis and Metro East
Great Rivers Greenway and Metro East Park and Recreation District turned tax dollars into a 25-year network of trails that redefined the region. These are our favorite trails.
Winning Shots from Our 2025 Photo Contest
From misty river mornings to roaring campfires, solo adventures to family getaways, your photos had us itching to grab our own gear and hit the trail.
Her Hardest Climb Didn’t Involve a Wall. It Involved Twins.
She thought climbing was her biggest challenge. Then came twins, a NICU, and a new reality.
Swamps, Trails, and Throwed Rolls: A Sikeston Adventure Guide
From Appalachian-like hikes to hardwood swamps filled with birds, Sikeston’s backyard blends wild terrain with classic Midwestern charm. Here’s your must-do list.
More Than Shade: How Trees Are Healing North St. Louis from the Ground Up
Trees aren’t just shade machines — they boost health, wealth, and happiness. In North St. Louis, a grassroots movement is bringing them back.
Inside the St. Louis Workshop Where Vintage Bikes Are Reborn
In a tucked-away brewery loft in south St. Louis, bikes are reborn and gear is built for adventure.
Missouri State Parks’ Laura Hendrickson on Goals, Favorite Places, and Hidden Gems
Laura Hendrickson takes charge of Missouri’s 93 parks and historic sites, with plans to keep them thriving and free.
The Meramec Tried to Break Him. Instead, He Made History.
Pete Larson didn’t just paddle the whole Meramec — he raced time, fatigue, and the river itself.
From Fear to Focus: How Rock Climbing Helps St. Louis Veterans Find Their Center
A St. Louis climbing program helps veterans quiet fear, sharpen their mental game, and find balance on the wall.
We Attended the Switchback Outdoor Expo in Nashville. Here Are Our Favorite Items.
The Switchback outdoor expo and conference in Nashville showcased the latest gear in hiking, backpacking, camping, apparel, and footwear — including these eight gems.