Terrain Magazine - St. Louis

08/16/2024

Sometimes, you have to put your money where you mouth is... which is why we're excited to share that our foundation has launched a new micro-grant program for community-focused outdoor recreation projects that benefit the Greater St. Louis bi-state region.

Check out the link below and please feel free to share, apply, ask questions, and get involved!

Outdoors For AllMicro-grants A better future is possible if we work together to build the outdoor culture we want. River City Foundation supports this vision through the awarding of one-time grants of up to $5,000 for community-focused outdoor recreation projects that benefit the Greater St. Louis b...

08/15/2024

SPONSORED POST: Tired of carrying your running partner through races? Have them carry you at the Piggyback Dash! Click below to learn more about this fun, challenging, unique event.

The price for the 8th Annual Piggyback Dash 10K, 5K, 2K presented by Cregger Family Dentistry is about to go up. Don’t wait—register now for this challenging race that benefits the Lance Purschke Memorial Scholarship Fund. Guarantee your shirt and save $$$ if you register by 8/31.

Register at: https://www.piggybackdash.com/

08/12/2024

You can bite into this delicious adventure from September 20-22. But first, read all about it as Terrain contributor Missy Phegley recounts her experience on the 2023 French Corridor Expedition with Chef Josh Galliano and Big Muddy Adventures.

I have lived nearly all my adult life within a few miles of the Mississippi River. I’ve ridden my bike for miles along the levees, and when the water is low, I’ve ridden on the riverbank itself. I’ve paddled along the diversion channels and creeks flowing into the river. I’ve watched hundred...

08/08/2024

Thank you to Alpine Shop for donating a dozen dry cases to Terrain and the River City Outdoors Gear Lending Library. We officially handed them over yesterday. Let the good times roll!

08/08/2024

Here in the Midwest, one orienteering event proved impossible to complete. Until it didn't.
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St. Louis Orienteering Club

For the first few years of Tame the Dragon, an annual orienteering competition at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, no one could finish the challenge. As many as 80 people gathered for eight intense hours of running and hiking through the hilly terrain with a compass and map, searching for the

08/07/2024

REMINDER! You have until September 1 to submit images to our 2024 Photo Contest. Prizes include items from CHARD Products, Tifosi Optics, Orange Mud, and more. And, for the first time ever, the winning images will be displayed that the 2024 Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit. Keep reading for how to enter.

Calling all amateur shutterbugs: Terrain Magazine is now accepting submissions for its seventh annual photo contest highlighting the Midwest outdoors. Categories include Nature, Wildlife, People, Adventure Sports, and Anything Goes. Prizes will be given for first, second, and third place in each cat...

08/06/2024

Big thanks to for allowing us to test out, show off, and enjoy one of your Adventure Vans for a few weeks! We were endlessly impressed by its capabilities and the endless possibilities it offers.

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08/06/2024

The Greenway Quest, a treasure hunt spread across the 135 miles of greenways in St. Louis, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County, has returned this summer. What is the Greenway Quest, and how can it get you outside and win you prizes? Keep reading to find out.
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Great Rivers Greenway

This summer, St. Louis residents and visitors are invited to embark on an adventure that celebrates the region’s natural beauty while introducing a lesser-known avian star. As the third annual Greenway Quest rolls on, participants can discover painted rocks depicting the vibrant summer tanager, a ...

07/30/2024

The remote Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River, in the northeast corner of the Missouri Ozarks, is a perfect choice for a scenic multi-day getaway...with loads of adventure and a few mysteries to be answered.
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Three friends and I were uphill from the Eleven Point River in the Ozarks, walking along the forested banks of the Turner Spring Branch. Down in the channel, a rusty waterwheel rose 25 feet into the overhanging foliage. It gave off a mysterious vibe, as if it rolled here on its own and was just

07/23/2024

And they're off! The 2024 is underway from Kaw Point in Kansas City. We'll see you Thursday in Hermann and Friday in St. Charles for the finish line party. Good luck, racers!
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07/22/2024

Did you know that Missouri State Parks offers more than 45 miles of water trails at six different parks throughout the state? Here's a look at what you can expect when you drop in for a float.

Missourians love to paddle. You should expect no less when the name of your state roughly translates to “people of the wooden canoes.” But while the cold, clear, spring-fed Ozark rivers are a main attraction for paddlers, many might be surprised to learn that Missouri State Parks offers more tha...

07/17/2024

We love sponsoring (and running in) this event each year. Sign up now before it sells out!

Don't miss out! Trail Run Series returns on August 1st at Queeny Park with Series registrations still available. Grab your spot here!

https://ow.ly/coHK50SCB6s

07/16/2024

Calling all runners, walkers, and fans of downtown : A new, family-friendly event is hitting the Gateway City on August 11..

Hosted by Spewak Training, the Market Mile is a 1-mile run/walk that starts outside of Kiener Plaza Park on Market Street (near the Gateway Arch) and finishes at St. Louis Union Station. Afterward, there will be a post-race party sponsored by LHM in Union Station’s Purina Performance Plaza.

Calling all runners, walkers, and fans of downtown St. Louis: A new one-mile run is hitting the Gateway City in August. The first annual Market Mile will take place on Sunday, August 11, at 7:30 a.m. Hosted by Spewak Training, the Market Mile is a one-mile run/walk that starts outside of Kiener Plaz...

07/15/2024

It just does not get any better than the 2024 Miner Tough Weekend. We had a great time repping Vandoit in our sweet new camper van and then running and riding the races both days.

Big shout out to RainbowMarks Photography for the images and to all the partners and sponsors who make this event happen each year: 1st Phorm, Missouri State Parks, MSE Racing, Discover Farmington Missouri, Ozark Trail Association, CYCLEWERX, The Bike Center, The Cyclery and Fitness Center, Pedal’n Pi

07/12/2024

We love partnering with regional brands. In this case, Vandoit! The Blue Springs-based producer of camper vans bravely gave us the keys to one of its DO models, which we will put through its paces the next two weeks on adventures around Missouri.

Of course, we had to take a tour of their amazing facility before we drove away. Here's a brief look inside the making of a DO-anything camper van. Stay tuned for more on our road-trip adventures in the coming days and weeks.

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07/10/2024

The heat is on, again, this weekend. But that doesn’t mean you should hole up in your home, crank up the AC, and ride it out in the fetal position. Or, almost as bad, spend the time on a treadmill in your basement. No, you gotta get out and run. Here's how to do it.

Newsflash: It’s hot out. Hell, I’m hot right now writing this. But that doesn’t mean you should hole up in your home, crank up the AC, and ride out the next few months in the fetal position. Or, almost as bad, spend them on a treadmill in your basement. No, you gotta get out and

07/09/2024

SPONSORED POST: Not only will it be an epic adventure, you’ll also be supporting Missouri’s longest multi-use National Recreation Trail!

The 3 Legged Monster Race consists of teams of two people; one runs, the other rides, and both hop in a canoe and paddle to the finish.

The funds raised from this event helps fund the OTA’s volunteers, who give back time and again, to a trail we all love. Register now at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=110476.

07/08/2024

The Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) has added another feather to its cap: It was recently named the National Wildlife Federation’s Affiliate of the Year.

CFM received the award in late June in Washington D.C. in conjunction with the NWF annual meeting. This marks CFM’s third time winning this honor since the award was first handed out in 1966.

The Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) has added another feather to its cap: It was recently named the National Wildlife Federation's Affiliate of the Year. CFM received the award in late June in Washington D.C. in conjunction with the NWF annual meeting. This marks CFM's third time winning t...

07/06/2024

Our partner organization, Big Muddy Adventures, has a full menu of great trips, including one that visits the Chain of Rocks Bridge, a beachy Mississippi River island, five iconic bridges, and the Gateway Arch.

A closer look at what you can expect to see during one of the company's STL Riverfront Adventure day trips

07/05/2024

When you think of the classic Missouri shut-ins, the first name that comes to mind is likely “Johnson.” But if you want to experience something truly unique, head 50 miles east of Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park to the Amidon Memorial Conservation Area. This is where you’ll find Missouri’s only known pink granite shut-in, Castor River Shut-Ins.

When thinking of classic Missouri shut-ins, the first name that comes to mind is likely “Johnson.” But if you want to experience something truly unique, head 50 miles east of Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park to the Amidon Memorial Conservation Area. This is where you’ll find Missouri’s only k...

07/03/2024

SPONSORED POST: Beer & Bagel Missouri is almost here!

Run/walk 4(ish) miles at Queeny Park in Ballwin, starting at 9am on Saturday, July 6. The weather looks great, with the course utilizing a combination of trails, roads, and grassy areas around the park. There will be a few hills.

Registered participants will receive a T-shirt with either the slogan, "I'm a Drinker with a Running Problem" or "I'm a Root Beer Drinker with a Running Problem" printed on the back. Finishers will receive a medal.

The post-race party includes food, beverages (including adult) and a fun atmosphere, with the one-and-only Sasquatch available for pictures at the Awards Ceremony.

Online registration is open until midnight on Thursday, July 4. However, people can still register in person at the event.

Go to www.BEERANDBAGEL.com to register now.

07/02/2024

Show of hands… Who’s racing? 🙋We’re just three weeks away from the longest non-stop paddling race in the world! The MR340 kicks off July 23rd, as the Missouri River is filled with a swarm of canoes, kayaks, and SUPs racing from Kansas City to St. Charles.

For more information on the MR340, visit the link in our bio or mr340.org

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07/01/2024

Still looking for a place to sleep under the stars this holiday weekend? Check out our list of top campgrounds as chosen by area experts and five years of our Readers’ Choice results.

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Arcadia Valley Outdoors, Bass' River Resort, Missouri State Parks, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, St. Charles County Parks, St. Charles Parks & Recreation Department

Telling people about your favorite campground is like revealing your favorite fishing spot. Sure, you want to share, but then again, they might tell their friends, who might tell their friends. Next thing you know, your go-to site is overcrowded, or worse, always reserved. On the other hand, these a...

06/29/2024

Event sponsor hot take: Macklind Mile is a great reason to run and then drink beer at 8am on a Saturday.

06/29/2024

We've extended pre-sales of our new jersey through July 15. Guarantee you have your back covered by ordering now!

We have the results of our collab jersey survey, and you chose this amazing design from YO-MO MTB! We are now accepting pre-orders through June 15. Just click on the QR code and give us your money, um, we mean submit your request. The jerseys are due for delivery by August 1. Thx for your support!

06/28/2024

Kansas City native Alex Neustaedter may only be 26 years old, but his acting resume is already longer than most performers twice his age. He has starred in a movie directed by Meg Ryan, played a key role in the popular sci-fi series “Colony,” and recently completed the second season of Prime Video’s “American Rust” alongside legendary actor Jeff Daniels.

In addition to his acting, Neustaedter is an avid outdoorsman who loves to hit the trails, boulders, ski slopes, and waves whenever he can. We spoke with Neustaedter about his passion for outdoor recreation, the similarities between acting and surfing, and working with Daniels.

Kansas City native Alex Neustaedter may only be 26 years old, but his acting resume is already longer than most performers twice his age. He has starred in a movie directed by Meg Ryan, played a key role in the popular sci-fi series “Colony,” and recently completed the second season

06/26/2024

SPONSORED POST: Beer & Bagel Missouri Fans! IT IS TIME TO REGISTER AT www.BEERANDBAGEL.com.

The Beer & Bagel Run is headed back to Queeny Park in St. Louis again for 2024! YEA! The date is Saturday, July 6, 2024. Starting time is 9:00 am.

With your paid entry, you will receive our legendary t-shirt with either the slogan, "I'm a Drinker with a Running Problem" or "I'm a Root Beer Drinker with a Running Problem" printed on the back.

The run/walk course is 4-mile(ish) in length with an awesome Race Award and Finisher's Medals at the end! The post-race party includes great food, cold beverages (including adult) and a fun party atmosphere. Again, go to www.BEERANDBAGEL.com to register.

The Beer & Bagel Off-Road Race Series. Run 4ish miles. Eat Bagels and Chili. Party with Beer, DJ, and tailgate games!

06/26/2024

St. Louis-based Black People Bike and Regulators Cycling Club offer rides and community events aimed at bettering health, creating social connections, and educating people about cycling.

“It’s not exclusive to Black people,” said Harlan Hodge, co-founder of Black People Bike. “It’s intentional for Black people. We’re not waving anyone away, but we want to make sure that we’ve created a space where Black people feel comfortable.”

It was the summer of 2020, and Harlan Hodge was feeling isolated. The pandemic had taken a toll on his psyche, and he felt he needed to reconnect with the community. So one Sunday, Hodge, his wife, and her two sisters decided to go for a long bike ride. It felt uplifting, and they agreed to