Climb, Splash, Repeat: A Guide to Deep-Water Soloing in the Midwest

Beat the Midwest heat with deep-water soloing: an adrenaline-fueled blend of climbing, swimming, and summer joy.

By |2025-07-02T09:56:33-05:00July 2nd, 2025|Climbing, Culture, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body, Nature, Paddling|0 Comments

Where to Cool Off: Top Swimming Holes in Missouri and Southern Illinois

From hidden gems to high-energy hotspots, here are the area’s best natural places to swim, float, and chill this season.

By |2025-06-24T09:54:10-05:00June 24th, 2025|Culture, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body, Nature, Paddling|0 Comments

Float Camping in Missouri Is an Art. Here’s How to Master It.

Float camping on Missouri’s Upper Current River is part glamping, part river odyssey, and totally worth the gear haul.

By |2025-06-13T12:56:10-05:00June 19th, 2025|Culture, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body, Nature, Paddling|0 Comments

Homie Hospitality Brings Farm-to-Table Dining to De Soto, Missouri

Homie Hospitality offers an immersive farm-to-table experience in De Soto, Missouri, where guests enjoy seasonal dishes, communal dining, and the sights and smells of live-fire cooking.

By |2025-04-10T13:30:13-05:00May 13th, 2025|Culture, Mind + Body, Nature|0 Comments

Six Fun Things to Do in Missouri’s Pulaski County

From Mother Nature to the Mother Road, Missouri’s Pulaski County offers plenty to experience and explore. Put these activities on your to-do list.

This STL Hiking Program Brings Shelter Dogs and Humans Together

For decades, the Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA) has offered shelter from the rain and cold to animals in need of a roof over their heads. Now, it’s offering fresh air, sunshine, and the great outdoors through an innovative program called Hike with a Hound.

By |2025-03-21T13:51:06-05:00March 21st, 2025|Culture, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body, Nature|0 Comments

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).

By |2025-02-26T10:15:28-06:00February 26th, 2025|Biking, Culture, Destinations, Gear, Hiking + Camping, Mind + Body|1 Comment
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