Terrain Magazine - St. Louis

11/13/2025

The post-tornado healing continues in north St. Louis City. Learn how Forest ReLeaf of Missouri is helping to improve the area from the ground up with native trees and plants.

Link to the full story in the comment section below.

11/12/2025

Thinking about attending the Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit 2025 this weekend? Here's your suggested itinerary.

It’s not just shopping — it’s adventure, discovery, community, and inspiration. Welcome to St. Louis’ ultimate outdoor showcase. Whether you’re a paddler, runner, camper, or simply outdoor-curious, the Gateway Outdoor Expo on November 15-16 has something for everyone. From hands-on demos a...

11/11/2025

This weekend!! Come to the Gateway Outdoor Expo at the St. Charles Convention Center from 10-5 on Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday to browse and buy gear, hear expert presentations, take part in hands-on activities, and more!

11/10/2025

November 13-15
She Dreams Bigger – Women in Leadership Retreat
Innsbrook Resort, Mo.


November 15
Cliff Cave County Park Trail Build
St. Louis, Mo.


November 15
Dirt Quad
Springfield, Mo.

November 15
Girls on the Run St. Louis 5K
St. Louis, Mo.


November 15
Honoring Our Heroes Marathon
Rolla, Mo.


November 15-16
Blaze of G’Narly Bike Stampede
Jasper, Ark.


November 15-16
Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit
St. Charles, Mo.


November 15-16
Yeti Endurance Weekend
Kansas City, Mo.


November 16
Bubba Memorial Cyclocross Series – Race #8
Ballwin, Mo.


November 16
The Great Chase
St. Charles, Mo.

11/10/2025

We're still looking for a few volunteers for the Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit 2025. What do you get in return? An invitation to our VIP/Vendor Party on Friday night; a swag bag with an Expo T-shirt, stickers, and more; and good vibes knowing you're supporting the outdoor community. Sign up now!

Join us in celebrating all things outdoors while making a difference in our community by volunteering at the Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit 2025

Whether you love hiking, biking, or simply helping build community, we need you to make this event a success. No experience or skills required. Volunteer shifts are available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 14-16, and last about two hours.

As a volunteer, you'll get a sweet swag package; tickets to the VIP & Vendor Party on Friday, November 14; and our eternal gratitude. Plus, when you're done working, you get to check out the show!

Sign up now at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48A9A82AA2F8C61-58585889-gateway #/

11/08/2025

Seems like another great reason to walk, run, or bike on Grant's Trail. Maybe today!

Perennial On The Trail (801 S. Holmes), the latest venture from Perennial Artisan Ales and Common Ritual Whiskey, has officially opened in Kirkwood. Located in the former Pedego Electric Bikes space along Grant’s Trail, the bar is now open with full hours, though a few finishing touches remain.

Read more at the link listed below

11/07/2025

Our Publisher, Brad Kovach, talks about the Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit 2025, the annual Reader Photo Contest, the mission of River City Outdoors, trail running, and more!

The Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit, Missouri's leading event for outdoor enthusiasts, will take place at the St. Charles Convention Center on November 14-16. Brad K…

11/06/2025

Read all about the Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit 2025 in the digital directory.

Want to see everything that's going on at the Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit 2025 in one place? Exhibitors, activities, presentations, community... Check out the digital directory at https://digital.terrain-mag.com/Expo-Directory/C1/ #

11/04/2025

Dani Critzas-Murphy's hardest climb didn’t involve a wall. It involved twins.

"Looking at social media felt like peering into a window of what my life was supposed to be like while pregnant. I scrolled through videos and pictures of all my favorite pro climbers seemingly unbothered by their own pregnancy. Their commitment and diligence to the sport couldn’t be deterred.

"Unfortunately, soon into my second trimester, the only thing my pregnancy harness was doing was collecting dust under my bed. My babies were in the shape of a T in my belly, causing an immense amount of pain in my spine.

"Swimming became the only activity my body could handle. Doing laps in my dingy local YMCA swimming pool — like a submarine with my multi-passenger load — was the highlight of my day. I felt ashamed by the lack of climbing I did during my pregnancy, as if my not climbing would prevent my babies from loving the sport as much as I do.

"Already, I could feel a tension beginning to battle within me as an expectant mother. Climbing used to feel like my whole world, the driving factor in all my decisions. Now, as a soon-to-be mom, I was struggling to make sense of a different reality."

Link to her full essay in the comment section below.

11/03/2025

See what St. Louis Magazine has to say about the Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit 2025.

Looking to make your next great memory outdoors? Check out the annual Gateway Outdoor Expo & Summit, November 14–16 at St. Charles Convention Center (1 Convention Center Blvd., St. Charles). The event is geared toward a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. “We probably skew a littl...

10/31/2025

Have you seen Bigfoot??? 📹 Join him at the Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit 2025 to see what STL has to offer in outdoor rec November 15 & 16 at the St. Charles Convention Center!

10/29/2025

This year’s Reader Photo Contest brought more competitors, and perhaps more variety, than ever before. And we couldn’t get enough. Here are the winners.

You can also see them poster-sized in the Terrain Photo Contact Gallery at the Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit 2025.

This year’s Reader Photo Contest brought more competitors, and perhaps more variety, than ever before. And we couldn’t get enough. From misty river mornings to roaring campfires, solo adventures to family getaways, your photos had us itching to grab our own gear and hit the trail. Choosing the w...