They Were Magnificent Humans: An Oral History of the First MR340

Two decades ago, a dreamer named Scott Mansker had a simple idea: to organize a boat race across nearly the entire state of Missouri. Pulling it off would take perseverance, teamwork, and a dude named Soda Popp.

By |2025-06-04T16:54:42-05:00June 18th, 2025|Culture, Mind + Body, Nature, Paddling|3 Comments

How a Father-Son Bike Ride Became a Powerful Documentary

In a new PBS documentary, a father and son set out to bike from St. Louis to Chicago in four days—but their journey uncovers deeper stories of health, race, and resilience.

By |2025-03-26T15:39:33-05:00March 26th, 2025|Biking, Culture, Mind + Body, Nature|0 Comments

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
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