November and December – great months for sunrise and sunset
December 4, 2009

November and December – great months for sunrise and sunset

Here are some recent pictures of sunrises and a few sunsets across the Ozarks. Be sure to dress warm and dry using layering systems available at the Alpine Shop. You don't need to get up to early or s... Read More

The National Parks:
March 2, 2022

The National Parks:

Four years after I graduated from college and disenchanted with the profession I had chosen, I left my job and drove 3000 miles across the country. P... Read More

Missouri’s North Fork of the White River
August 15, 2009

Missouri’s North Fork of the White River

Missouri and Illinois are home to some of the nicest float streams in the country. Most people from the St. Louis and the Columbia metro areas head south-southwest to the Gasconade, Meramec, Big Piney... Read More

Black Wolf near Yellowstone
July 2, 2009

Black Wolf near Yellowstone

Here is the picture of the Black Wolf that crossed the road and came by our car as we were turning around about 15-20 feet away. We were on our way to the Old Faithful Lodge from the Mammoth Springs L... Read More

The Amazing Tanagers
June 5, 2009

The Amazing Tanagers

Most of us spend a great deal of time outdoors in the months April-October in Missouri and Illinois. For the most part, we are casual bird-watches (birders). In the Past three years I have gained a pr... Read More

Banff Mountain Film Festival - First Night
April 2, 2009

Banff Mountain Film Festival - First Night

I've been hosting the Banff Mountain Film Festival for Alpine Shop in St. Louis for quite a few years now and there's always something amazing each and every time we do this. A lot of peopl... Read More

Midwest Outdoor Lovers & Lovers Outdoors
March 2, 2022

Midwest Outdoor Lovers & Lovers Outdoors

For our first date, my wife and I went on a hike. I guess, looking back, it obviously wasn't the usual "meet for coffee" or "dinner and a movie" get together; but for us, it seemed to be a perfect fit... Read More