Mammoth Cave National Park Is More Than Just a Cave. Our Writer Proved It.
Mammoth Cave National Park is famous for its subterranean wonders, but the forest above offers a hidden world of outdoor adventures waiting to be explored.
She Kayaked the Mississippi from Source to Sea. Here’s Her Advice for New Paddlers.
Yolandea Wood, a kayaker and instructor with the Mississippi River Water Trail — who once paddled the Mississippi River from source to sea — shares her advice on how to make 2025 the year you embrace the art of paddling.
Ask Muddy Mike… About Capsizing
Mike Clark — aka Muddy Mike — is Big Muddy Adventures’ founder and senior guide. He answers your questions about paddling and beyond.
Ask Muddy Mike… About Lost Paddles
Mike Clark — aka Muddy Mike — is Big Muddy Adventures’ founder and senior guide. He answers your questions about paddling and beyond.
Ask Muddy Mike… About Getting Started
Mike Clark — aka Muddy Mike — is Big Muddy Adventures’ founder and senior guide. He answers your questions about paddling and beyond.
Ask Muddy Mike… About Near-Death Experiences
Mike Clark — aka Muddy Mike — is Big Muddy Adventures’ founder and senior guide. He answers your questions about paddling and beyond.
Where to Do Everything in Mark Twain National Forest
Mark Twain National Forest is so big, it can be overwhelming. Here's how to do it right, whether you're hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, paddling, horseback riding, or motoring.
Ask Muddy Mike… About Avoiding Blisters
Muddy Mike, senior guide for Big Muddy Adventures, answers your questions about paddling topics.
This River Basin in Southern Illinois Is Where the Swamp Things Are
The Cache River Basin in Southern Illinois is where you can find hiking trails, ancient trees, and a whole lot of cypress-tupelo swamps.
Mysteries of the Eleven Point River in the Missouri Ozarks
The Eleven Point River in the Missouri Ozarks is a mystery. One writer attempts to solve it.