Get on the water and see the Midwest from a different perspective. From winding rivers and quiet creeks to wide-open waterways, Terrain explores the places worth paddling, the routes worth taking, and the adventures waiting around the bend — whether you’re in a canoe, kayak, or on a stand-up paddleboard.
A self-described reluctant paddler joins 37 North Expeditions for a guided float on Arkansas’ Buffalo National River — and comes away a convert.
Along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, an informal network of volunteers shows up with rides, showers, and home-cooked meals for weary paddlers.
From bucket hats to Bluetooth speakers, these 10 waterproof essentials are built to handle lakes, rivers, and everything in between this summer.
The second-largest natural lake in Illinois sits just minutes from downtown St. Louis.
Turns out the cure for modern life might be a dock, a raft, and zero rules.
How does the Tread Labs Redway Sandal stack up to Chaco? One writer buckled up (literally) and performed a footwear challenge to find out.
From calm Meramec floats to whitewater rapids, here’s how to find your perfect Ozark river trip.
Here’s your adventure guide to one of the most diverse outdoor settings in Missouri, complete with bluffs, forests, and waterways.
Tucked within Onondaga Cave State Park, the rugged limestone bluff is less about splashy spectacle and more about deep time, rare species, and a sense of wild persistence.
Pete Larson didn’t just paddle the whole Meramec — he raced time, fatigue, and the river itself.
The Switchback outdoor expo and conference in Nashville showcased the latest gear in hiking, backpacking, camping, apparel, and footwear — including these eight gems.
Two Missouri adventurers biked, paddled, and dragged a canoe across the state — and lived to tell the sweaty, epic tale.
From waterfall hunting in Arkansas to gravel grinding in Kansas, here’s what your favorite nearby adventures say about you.
From championship whitewater to top-tier climbing, Missouri’s Arcadia Valley serves up small-town charm with a side of serious adventure.
From backyard casting lessons to running one of the state’s best-loved fly shops, Tom Hargrove has followed his own current.
Beat the Midwest heat with deep-water soloing: an adrenaline-fueled blend of climbing, swimming, and summer joy.
