Lakes, swimming holes, float trips, and aquatic centers near St. Louis
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6 ways St. Louisans are responding to climate change
Two local experts share practical actions to take to encourage renewable energy.
Skateboarding and Nordic skiing merge in endurance sport made by St. Louisan
St. Louis native Enrique Cubillo created SpikeBoarding for fun. Now, it’s traveling around the country.
7 trails to hike before summer ends
Catch these trails while the weather’s still warm and the leaves are just starting to turn.
This St. Louis yogi uses trap music to reach a diverse audience
“There are not many people of color doing yoga in the mainstream,” says Brittany Hill, who hopes to change that with Back Trap Yoga.
These St. Louis grandparents spend retirement biking across the United States
Their next trip? A ride through the Appalachians, at the end of which they’ll have biked through all 50 states.
4 daylong hiking trips worth the drive
Get the most out of your day off with these longer trails.
5 ways to catch the eclipse in the wilderness
Hiking and camping is one of the best—and cheapest—ways to see the eclipse.
6 St. Louis–area pools to keep you cool
Not up for driving an hour-plus to the good swimming holes? We have plenty of cheap pools around the city.
Radiance Float + Wellness opening in Brentwood
As St. Louis welcomes its newest float center, we take a look at local options.
Explore 3 of Missouri’s underground wonders
“The Cave State” has more than 6,000 surveyed caves. Here are a few St. Louisans can see for themselves.