On My Greenway, Strangers Become Something Like Friends

On his neighborhood greenway, a St. Louis-area writer finds the connection missing from a disconnected world — no last names required.

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.

Eight New Bridge Projects Will Connect the St. Louis Region

Great Rivers Greenway shares first look at new bridge renderings in its most ambitious bridge-building effort to date.

North Connector of STL’s Brickline Greenway Nears Construction

The project, which is one segment of the overall Brickline Greenway plan, is expected to break ground in May and take approximately 18 months to complete.

Summer Tanagers Take Center Stage in the Greenway Quest

This summer, St. Louis residents and visitors are invited to participate in the Greenway Quest: a treasure hunt for painted rocks depicting the vibrant summer tanager along the Great Rivers Greenway trails.

Chain of Rocks Park Is Open Again, and It’s Spectacular

After a year of renovations and a few million dollars, Chain of Rocks Park is open again and it’s glorious.

Missouri Side of Old Chain of Rocks Bridge Gets a Facelift

Under the management of Great Rivers Greenway, the Missouri side of the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge will undergo several upgrades during 2023 to make the grounds more welcoming, improve safety, and allow more events.

Reconnecting with the Roots of River des Peres in St. Louis

How the River des Peres was transformed from an idyllic, meandering stream into a massive concrete chute that many believe to be a completely artificial creation, and what we are doing to change our relationship with the waterway.

Collaborative Effort Increases Sustainability to St. Louis Parks

The renovation of Gateway Arch National Park has introduced new ways to increase sustainability among the park’s partners. 

Metro East Park and Recreation District Celebrates 20 Years

The Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD) is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking an important milestone for the agency and its mission to develop a first-class, regional system of parks and interconnected trails.

Monarch-Chesterfield Levee Trail Extension

Phase 6 of the Monarch-Chesterfield Levee Trail will create a 17-mile loop encircling Chesterfield Valley.

Ensuring Biodiveristy in St. Louis and Around the World

Growing nature connections, protections, and discovery in St. Louis and around the world.

Great Rivers Greenway Celebrates 20 Years of Connectivity

Twenty years down the trail, the people continue to guide Great Rivers Greenway’s work to build a vibrant, connected community.

Gravois Greenway Extension Nears Completion

Hikes You Can Take in Downtown St. Louis

Don’t have time to get out to the backcountry? Try urban hiking, which is just a fancy way of saying hiking in the city. The St. Louis downtown is blessed with parks and public spaces crisscrossed with miles and miles of paved trails.

The Mental and Physical Benefits of Outdoor Activity

GO! St. Louis and Great Rivers Greenway Launch the Summer Passport Challenge

GO! St. Louis has partnered with Great Rivers Greenway to launch ​Summer Passport Challenge, a program that encourages runners, walkers, bikers, and even kids to get out and explore the metropolitan area’s best trails.

Fighting the Spread of Invasive Bush Honeysuckle

What is so bad about bush honeysuckle, and how can we help stop its spread in Missouri.

How Climate Change is Impacting Missouri, and What It Means for Outdoor Enthusiasts

How the Midwest is being impacted by climate change and what it means for outdoor enthusiasts.