The Midwest is blessed with mighty rivers and beautiful creeks and streams, all perfect for paddling in a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard.
To be part of the whitewater paddling scene in Missouri is to be patient, hopeful, fearless, creative. Our whitewater scene defies the odds of how and where such a community should thrive.
Paddling enthusiasts from both sides of the Mississippi River converged upon the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton, Illinois, on a chilly January day for Mississippi Meanderings, an afternoon of learning, sharing, and camaraderie sponsored by the Mississippi River Water Trail Association (MRWTA).
SUP St. Louis and Alpine Shop are now offering paddling [...]
We asked five regional experts to pick their favorite spots for outdoor fun and adventure in the Midwest. Here’s what we learned.
A lot has changed since we first featured the five-day, [...]
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Outdoor recreation enthusiasts will soon have another reason to visit [...]
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.
The Dardenne Creek Blueway is designed to turn St. Charles County into a paddling hot spot. Phase 1 is now open, with Phase two on the way in fall 2022.
The Mississippi and Missouri rivers are recognized as two of the most endangered waterways in the US. What must be done to increase the health of these essential arteries and achieve a future of clean water for everyone?
