This Missouri state park features lush forests, striking rock formations, winding hiking trails, and fascinating underground landscapes waiting to be explored.

I've waited for months for the return of spring's floral-scented breezes and birdsong beckoning from the forests. I bet you have, too, so let's hit the dirt and head out on my favorite nature trails ...

California has the PCT. Missouri has the OT. The Pacific Crest Trail, which spans 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington, was featured in the movie “Wild,” which ...

You might not recognize the name, but don’t let that dissuade you: The Ozark Trail (OT) deserves more attention than it tends to garner. Brimming with rocky streams, dolomite glades, ...

One of the best things about hiking is there’s something for all of us-whether we are novices or seasoned hikers-and we can ...

Hiking has been more popular than ever with people looking for something to do during the pandemic, and it’s considered one of the safest activities. If you are ready for a longer hike and something a ...

Do you know about the Karaghne? It’s a section of the Ozark Trail that runs along the Black River. But the Karaghne is also, says nature photographer Don Massey, a mythical creature said to inhabit ...

The Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area in Blue Springs offers close-to-home hiking opportunities for Kansas City-area residents. Brent Frazee The Kansas City Star Looking for a way to hike into Missouri ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A group that advocates for creating biking and hiking trails along abandoned rail lines wants a second cross-state trail in Missouri that would link with the Katy Trail to ...

Old memories of an historic railroad remain, but new memories are made daily on foot or by bike along the Katy Trail in the heart of Missouri. Bicycles, tricycles, walkers and runners have replaced ...