The Lewis and Clark Trail Near St. Louis Allows You to Get Away from It All Without Going Very Far
Get rugged in the suburbs.
National Historic Midwest Trails to Hike Next
Today, the National Trails System includes 11 National Scenic Trails, 19 National Historic Trails and more than 1,300 National Recreation Trails. Visit one of the many trails that pass through the Midwest.
After Disappearing Nearly 250 Years, Wisconsin's Wild Elk Are Thriving
The state's just a little bit wilder than it used to be.
12 of the Midwest's Most Intriguing Wild Landscapes
If you're looking to bust stereotypes about Midwest landscapes, here's your ticket to giant cliffs, rocky shores, dense woods and enchanting caves.
12 of the Best Zoos, Nature Preserves and Wildlife Refuges Across the Midwest
Unleash your wild side at these spots that educate visitors about conservation while providing exciting encounters with a menagerie of creatures.
This Minnesotan is Making the Great Outdoors a Safe Space for All
In 2019, Mikah Meyer became the first person to experience all 400-plus U.S. National Park Service sites in a single 200,000-mile swoop. The trek evolved from a bucket list journey to a mission of promoting his LGBTQ+ Outside Safe Space initiative to nearly 70,000 Instagram followers and beyond.