Missouri Outdoors

Missouri offers numerous opportunities for those seeking outdoor adventure. As you plan your Missouri getaway, make time to canoe one of Missouri's sparkling rivers or hike the rugged Ozark trail. Find what truly lies beneath as you tour one of the state's walk-through caves or Bonne Terre Mine, the world's largest subterranean lake. You'll find many outfitters ready to provide all of the gear you need to enjoy an excursion into Missouri outdoors. But be sure to bring your camera -- you'll want it handy as you experience Missouri's beautiful lakes, towering bluffs, rolling hills and abundant wildlife.

A memory every mile as you bike across Missouri

Whether you are an avid cyclist, a history buff or a nature lover, planning a bike tour along the 225-mile long Katy Trail State Park is a perfect option for the active vacationer. Built along the former corridor of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, the hard-packed gravel path offers scenic views, wildlife watching and access to rural towns from St. Charles to Clinton. Bicycles are welcome and available for rent along the trail. The trail is open for equestrian use between Calhoun and Sedalia.

Explore another side of Missouri - from deep underground to way above

With so many Missouri attractions above the surface, visitors may not always realize all of the fascinating destinations beneath it. More than 6,200 caves tunnel underneath Missouri, aptly called the Cave State. From towering columns to intricately woven draperies of rock, the caves will captivate explorers of all ages.

Explore the past as you paddle down Missouri's rivers

With miles of scenic spring-fed rivers, canoeing is one of Missouri's most popular water-based adventures. Choose a canoe, raft, kayak or tube and sit back to enjoy a tranquil float, or find a more challenging route, on Missouri waterways. Expect to see wildlife up close as you paddle past a blue heron sweeping through the water or countless turtles sunning themselves on a nearby log. Outfitters are available to provide canoes, rafts, campsites and more to help make your Missouri floating adventure enjoyable.

Click here to search for outdoor activities.