Nestled roughly between Springfield, MO, and Little Rock, AK, is a preserve that's remained out of sight, providing curious ...

He had a good plan, a very good plan he thought, to prevent blisters on his feet as he set out alone to break a speed hiking record on Missouri’s Ozark Trail. He packed five pairs of socks ...

Among the many stream crossings on the Ozark Highlands Trail, Hurricane Creek stands out ... I quickly started hiking east, hoping exertion would warm my body. Water continued to cascade down ...