Hiking

The internet loves declaring the best and worst of places and I prefer to focus on that first one. There is now a lake in Illinois that's been named the best in the state for a very specific type of tourist. Let's explore.

You might not even notice it, but there is an entire color-coded system marking trees along the trails you hike in the woods.

Some would disagree, but I'm convinced there's no better life in America than being in a small town. One tiny Missouri place was just given quite an honor being declared the 6th best small town in America.

Things are done differently in Missouri and I mean that as a good thing. However, there was this time when a Missouri guy saw a big bear cross a trail in front of him and his response was...different than what I probably would have done as he decided to capture video and chat with the animal.

What are you in the mood for after a nice long nap? If you answered "snacks", you have something in common with bears who Missouri just warned everyone about. They are awake and on the prowl looking for food.

Most of us that have either grown up and/or live in Missouri have hiked in the Ozarks at some point in our lives. If you decide to take that adventure, you'd be advised to watch out for a legend that claims a sinister little boy awaits you on those remote trails.

Don't even think about trying to find this tree unless you're willing to do hard time.

This is the ultimate get-away-from-it-all place. Many claim it's the most remote place in the state of Missouri. They may be right. One thing is certain. It's beyond beautiful.

I wish there was a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow. Sadly, there is not. However, there is one Missouri hike that will reward your efforts with the sight of an abandoned rock quarry and it's worth the trip.

If you go hiking in the Missouri backcountry often enough, you'll eventually see some crazy things. For one Missouri person, that was a rare albino deer that suddenly appeared on the trail in front of him.