Terrain Magazine - St. Louis

12/10/2025

In November, River City Outdoors awarded $20,000 in grants to eight community organizations working to expand access and equity in the St. Louis outdoors.

That’s a big leap from the three micro-grants totaling $6,000 the nonprofit distributed just a year earlier.

“You can’t really call them ‘micro-grants’ anymore — they’re just grants,” says Roo Yawitz, President of River City Outdoors. “We are honored to support the work of these organizations and excited to see the impact these projects will bring to our outdoor spaces in the coming year and beyond.”

From environmental science programs and trail improvements to climbing routes, paddling instruction, and adaptive cycling equipment, this year’s grantees are opening doors for thousands of people across the region.

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12/06/2025

Have you been to State Street Trails in Alton, Illinois? They are under threat of closing down. If you know these folks or are familiar with these trails, let us know your thoughts.

The owners of the State Street Trails in Alton have not given up the fight to reclaim what they say is their right to use their own property. While the

12/05/2025

See why author, filmmaker, and native Eddy L. Harris got a standing ovation at the 2025 Gateway Outdoor Summit in November.

Though he wasn’t born to the wild, a 2,000-mile canoe journey taught acclaimed author, filmmaker, and lecturer Eddy L. Harris endurance, solitude, and self. ...

12/04/2025

Two central Missouri communities — Versailles and Cole Camp — celebrated groundbreaking ceremonies marking the next phase of development for Rock Island Trail State Park, Missouri’s 93rd and newest state park.

The twin ceremonies symbolize the growing statewide momentum behind transforming the former Rock Island Railroad corridor into a multi-use recreational trail that reconnects 23 communities.

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12/02/2025

Lack of consistent snow can reduce cross-country skiing to a daydream in these parts. But not this week! Here are nine local trails for the sport as well as tips from local experts.

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12/01/2025

Listing of current NEPA (National Environmental Protection Agency) projects for Mark Twain National Forest

12/01/2025

Expo giveaway drawing! Thanks to everyone who participated and supported River City Outdoors! If you are one of our winners, we will be in contact with you.

11/26/2025

Turkey, football, and…5ks? Yep. According to national trade association Running USA, Thanksgiving has become the most popular running day of the year.

Learn how and why in the story linked in the comment section below.

11/25/2025

Great Rivers Greenway has eight greenway bridge projects in planning, design, and construction in 2026, the most ambitious bridge-building effort in the agency’s 25-year history.

The projects will strengthen connections across the region and represent the next phase of Great Rivers Greenway’s long-term effort to create safer, more connected routes for residents and visitors who are walking, running, rolling, or biking.

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11/21/2025

Get it while you can!

The nation's rivers continue to dry out as the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas worsens climate change.

11/20/2025

Holiday shopping for the outdoorsy type? Good luck. They’re allergic to gift cards and already own five water filters.

Luckily, we’ve done the hard work for you. From rugged travel packs to pocket-ready protein snacks, these 10 gifts will make even the crankiest adventurer crack a smile this season.

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