Local Treks: Hiking Missouri and More

There are times in which Mother Nature takes the subtle approach. She gently nudges you, providing you a wondrous moment or a special lit...

Panther Den Wilderness may be the smallest wilderness area in the state of Illinois, but it packs in some of the most distinctive and m...

Be sure to take time to soak in the natural beauty of the area. The exquisite sandstone formations located at Garden of the Gods Recr...

Anyone who has hit the trail with their family knows, it isn't always perfect; someone usually is a bit tired, or a bit sore, or a tou...

Little Grand Canyon, tucked away in the Shawnee National Forest, was one of my very favorite hiking spots back in college. I discovered i...