When it comes to choosing an outdoor adventure in their home state, Missourians are especially lucky. The Show-Me State is brimming with natural beauty — from caverns and mountains to rivers and ...

ST. LOUIS — There's no outdoor summer activity that is "more Missouri" than a float trip. It's all about connecting with nature and having a good time on the water, whether you choose to float by ...

Those looking to make the most of the warmer months in southwest Missouri should make their way to any of the great rivers the area has to offer. Whether you’re a seasoned kayaker with your own gear ...

Paddlers floating the Elk River on summer Saturdays can almost walk downstream from boat to boat and never get wet feet. They ...

One float, you're sharing the river with thousands of others. The next, you have it all to yourself. Those are opposite personalities of the Elk River, a ribbon of clear water that flows gently ...

CHARLES COUNTY • A Missouri River float-trip business is the latest tourist feature in St. Charles County’s wine country, giving metro area residents a closer alternative to smaller Ozarks streams.

Pineville, Mo.? Planning to canoe the Elk River? You better keep your clothes on. McDonald County Commissioners passed a law Wednesday banning nudity on the southwest Missouri county’s waters.

The first Hannibal Bridge, right, across the Missouri River helped establish Kansas City as a major city and rail hub. This story was rebroadcast as part of our best-of 2015 series. It was originally ...

Nestled in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, Steelville, Missouri, is a haven for campers seeking a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. Known as the “Floating Capital of Missouri,” this ...

One float, you're sharing the river with thousands of others. The next, you have it all to yourself. Those are opposite personalities of the Elk River, a ribbon of clear water that flows gently ...