Big Muddy Adventures (BMA) connects people with the region’s waterways, trails, and public lands through recreation and education. Located in St. Louis, just downstream of the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, it offers guided river trips by canoe and kayak, including day trips, full moon floats, and multi-day canoe camping trips. BMA also rents paddleboats, canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and bicycles from the Boathouse in Forest Park and Simpson Lake in St. Louis County.

Stop at our booth to learn about communities along the Katy Trail State Park with Amtrak stops: Washington, Hermann, Jefferson City, Sedalia, and Warrensburg. Bring your bike, hop on the train, and explore the charming communities as you pedal the longest rails-to-trails conversion in the U.S. The flat, 240-mile Katy Trail offers biking, running, walking, and bicycling through the Missouri countryside. Many wineries, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, motels, campgrounds, and shops are located along the way. Advance reservations for bicycles is advised.

Fit 4 Adventure plans small-group active vacations and epic adventures, both in the US and around the world. From riding the Katy Trail to hiking in Zion National Park, from trekking around Mont Blanc to exploring the vastness of Patagonia, from cycling on islands in the Mediterranean to paddling through glaciers in Iceland — we provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences in spectacular locations, and a comfy bed at the end of the day! Hiking, cycling, multi-sport adventures, marathon packages (Boston, Honolulu, etc.), and yoga and wellness retreats — Fit 4 Adventure has something for every active outdoor enthusiast. Let’s go somewhere!

Founded in 2024, Great American Divers was opened to fill the void left with the sudden closure of The Great American Diving Company. With the unexpected death of the owner Steve Olfe, several of the instructors and divemasters came together to continue his legacy. The mission of Great American Divers is to provide professional PADI courses to the St. Louis community. We focus on keeping our class sizes manageable to ensure you get the training you are paying for. When you pass one of our courses you are truly ready to dive!

Heritage Corridor Destinations is the home of The First Hundred Miles of Route 66, the charming I&M Canal Towns, and the magnificent Starved Rock Country. Starting just a few miles southwest of Chicago and extending southwest to Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, Illinois, your great American roadtrip starts here!

Midwest Canoe Supply is one of the few U.S. retailers of Clipper Canoes. Handcrafted in Abbotsford, B.C., Clipper is known for their quality and performance. With a range of traditional and square-stern canoes, including the premium Makenzie Sport model, available for pickup in St. Louis, we’re ready to outfit your next adventure. Stop by our booth to see our selection in person or reach out to midwestcanoesupply@gmail.com for more information. Let us help find the perfect canoe for you!

The mission of Missouri River Bird Observatory is to contribute to the conservation of birds and their habitats via science, education, and advocacy; to gather information about avian communities and habitat use that will assist state, federal, and private natural resource managers in their efforts to implement conservation programs; to provide opportunities for Missourians of all ages to learn about species and habitat conservation; and to advocate for sound, science-based conservation policy that benefits birds, other wildlife, and environmental quality.

The mission of the Missouri State Parks system is to preserve and interpret the state’s most outstanding natural landscapes and cultural landmarks, and to provide outstanding recreational opportunities compatible with those resources.

Orvis is a fly-fishing and wing-shooting brand, inspired by nature, driven by curiosity, and fulfilled by adventure. As the world leader in fly fishing, we are also proud to share our offerings in a wide assortment of men’s and women’s apparel, fine gifts and home furnishings, luggage, and travel accessories. Orvis recently opened a new store in the Richmond Heights neighborhood of St. Louis located at 1016 South Brentwood Boulevard.

We are a St. Louis-based fly-fishing and conservation organization affiliated with Fly Fishers International. The primary objectives of Ozark Fly Fishers are to improve fisheries and promote the sport of fly fishing. Ozark Fly Fishers was the 2005 winner of the McKenzie Cup, an award presented annually by the Federation of Fly Fishers to the outstanding club in the nation.

The mission of the Ozark Trail Association (OTA) is to develop, maintain, preserve, promote, and protect the rugged, natural beauty of the Ozark Trail, a National Recreation Trail. The OTA plays the leading role in the construction and maintenance of Missouri’s 401-mile premier long-distance, multi-use backcountry trail.

River City Outdoors is a nonprofit foundation committed to making outdoor recreation in St. Louis accessible, inclusive, and transformative for all. We pursue this vision through innovative programming, education, partnerships, funding, and community engagement. Our goal is not just more recreation but to build a culturally and economically strong St. Louis. We are dedicated to sharing diverse and authentic stories and promoting our region as a national destination for outdoor adventure.

The Missouri Chapter carries out Sierra Club’s mission to explore, enjoy, and protect the planet on behalf of our 28,000+ members and supporters statewide. We build long-term power by addressing the climate crisis to achieve 100-percent clean energy for all. We push for vastly increased protections of public green spaces, waters, and wildlife. And, we partner with impacted communities to ensure all Missourians benefit from clean air, fresh water, a stable climate, and a direct connection to nature. We are your friends and neighbors working together to defend everyone’s right to a healthy world.

St. Charles County Parks Department’s mission is to preserve natural and historic features in areas throughout the county for the use of future generations. Today, the department has 22 parks, of which 19 are open and three in reserve, totaling 4,403 acres of acquired park land. From historic homesteads to a skate park; from camping, hiking, biking, and fishing to weddings and educational classrooms, there is something for everyone in St. Charles County Parks.

Terrain is a free, community-driven resource dedicated to expanding outdoor recreation in the Midwest. Our mission is simple: to help everyone connect with the natural world in ways that are meaningful to them. We bring this mission to life through a dynamic mix of content — helpful articles, timely news, event coverage, destination features, and more — delivered via our bimonthly print and digital magazine, daily online updates, active social media channels, and popular in-person events.

Trailnet is a nonprofit organization that promotes walking, biking, and transit in the St. Louis area. It advocates for better policies, teaches skills, and creates plans for safer and more accessible streets.

At True Grit Health Center, our mission is to empower families in Wentzville, Mo., to achieve optimal health and wellness through neurologically-based chiropractic care. We believe in prioritizing the well-being of families by addressing the root cause of health issues, guided by the principle that the body has an innate ability to heal itself when functioning optimally.

Upper Limits offers world-class climbing with a Midwestern heart. Explore our towering sport climbing walls, massive top-out boulders, 65-foot grain silo routes, and complete training facilities. With two locations in the St. Louis area and one in Bloomington, you can start your adventure close to home. Ready to start your climbing journey today? Give us a call and see you on the wall!

The St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates five lakes and two river projects to include their associated recreation areas. These lakes and rivers average over 10 million visitors a year. Visitors can enjoy traditional activities like hiking, biking, fishing, camping, and hunting, and for those slightly more adventurous, there is windsurfing, disc golf, mountain biking, and geocaching. Regardless of your favorite activity, one thing is certain, outdoor recreation enriches people’s lives. A visit to an Army Corps of Engineers’ recreation area can strengthen family ties and friendships, create unforgettable memories, and connect people to nature.

Y-kiki Divers originally opened in 1989 and is a full-service retail scuba and snorkeling store. We offer instruction from the entry level, including kids programming, all the way to the instructor level and beyond. We are well stocked with a variety of name-brand scuba equipment. Our full-time service technician is trained in all the brands we carry, and we also offer gas fills, cylinder maintenance, and rental. Join us for a local or international dive vacation and let us show you the magic of the underwater world!