Your Adventure Guide to Pere Marquette State Park
Climb limestone, hike blufftop trails, spot bald eagles, and plan the perfect weekend escape at Illinois’ largest state park.
How to Ride, Climb, and Tee Off at Missouri Bluffs Park
Your guide to this compact but surprisingly diverse playground along the Missouri River in St. Charles County.
Tested: REI Co-op Trail Quilt
Do you need to replace your sleeping bag with a sleeping quilt on your next backpacking trip?
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.
Can the Osprey Ariel Plus 70 Handle Serious Miles? We Found Out.
From slogs through swamps to desert climbs, we put the Osprey Ariel Plus 70 to the test. Did it live up to the hype? Let’s find out.
A Walk in the Woods: Thru-Hiking Missouri’s Rugged, 300-Mile Ozark Trail
Thinking of tackling Missouri’s rugged 300-mile Ozark Trail? Our writer hits the path to share what it takes. Spoiler: It’s not for the faint of heart.
From Clinton to Machens: Conquering Missouri’s Katy Trail on Two Wheels
For many cyclists, it's a bucket-list item: thru-riding the Katy Trail. Our writer shows you how to do it (and not do it).
Outdoor Gear Library in St. Louis Goes City-Wide
River City Outdoors is opening its Gear Lending Library to the entire St. Louis City community.
We Tested a Dozen Portable Backpacking Meals. These Are Our Favorites.
Eating backpacking food doesn’t have to be a flavorless chore. We tested a dozen packable meals to find the best options for your next adventure.
Fayetteville Just Launched an Awesome Network of Bike Trails
Fayetteville just launched a network of bikepacking loops, offering everything from short day trips to challenging multi-day adventures, all set against the rugged beauty of Northwest Arkansas.