Hiking

Missouri has a lot of trails that either have wildflowers along the path, lots of river views or caves. There's one trail in the Show Me State that has all of those things and it's only a short drive from the city of St. Louis.

When you think of locations in America with tall waterfalls, maybe you don't immediately think of Missouri. But, did you know that there is one glorious waterfall that cascades down jagged rocks over 132 feet?

There are a ton of great places to hike in Missouri so to say that one is the best above all of them is high praise indeed. But, there does seem to be a general consensus that there is one hike in the Show Me State that rises above the rest and it has stunning views of the Meramec River.

There are certain things you never want to do to a bear and very high on that list is to not surprise them. That's when things can go terribly wrong. But, one Missouri guy gave a textbook response to walking up on a large predator by remaining cool as a cucumber.

When it comes to state parks, America has some iconic ones. One of the most prestigious outdoors websites just named an epic Missouri trail as one of the top 15 in America.

Everyone says they love hiking, but how many actually do it? If you're in the "do it" crowd in Missouri, I can show you the highest-rated hiking trail in the Show Me State. Spoiler Alert - it's full of sweet river views everywhere you look.

When most people think of the Royal Gorge, they rightfully think of the awesome canyons in Colorado. This isn't that one. It is a Royal Gorge, but it's in Missouri and it was created thanks in part to stubborn rocks and an ancient volcano. I'll try to explain.

You never know who (or what) you'll run into in the backcountry of Missouri. One hiker on the Ozark Trail came face-to-face (or is that face-to-snout?) with a herd of wild elk and he has the video to prove it.

What's the best backpacking trail in the Midwest? There are no doubt some great options with many near the Great Lakes that normally get all the attention. However, there is one trail in Missouri that was just named one of the top 7 in the entire region.

If you're truly looking for a path less traveled, there is one in Missouri you need to consider. It's been named one of the best off-the-beaten path parks in the state and I'm convinced that's not wrong as it's full of streams and waterfalls.