The trail runs through the heart of Ozark, connecting schools, the OC, the Finley River area and neighborhoods.

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 instead of ...

"What is the best season to hike in Arkansas?" I hear this question often. My answer: "All seasons." Because each season offers its own special adventures. However, when it comes to backpacking, I ...

It was the middle of a long Montana winter, and I needed an escape. The landscape was a canvas of snow-covered peaks, beautiful yet isolating, and the relentlessly short, cold days gnawed at my morale ...