Alpine Shop's Guide to America's Amazing National Parks
May 20, 2011

Alpine Shop's Guide to America's Amazing National Parks

As outdoor recreation lovers, Alpine Shop employees are naturally drawn to our national parks. As a company, we celebrate their existence, their protection and their continued preservation for our ... Read More

Ozark National Scenic Riverways Named One of Nation's 10 Most Endangered Rivers
May 16, 2011

Ozark National Scenic Riverways Named One of Nation's 10 Most Endangered Rivers

Representatives from many statewide environmental, fishing, paddling, and conservation organizations are joining together to put the National Park Service on notice that the NPS needs to manage the... Read More

Alpine Shop Asks: Where would you celebrate Earth Day?
April 22, 2011

Alpine Shop Asks: Where would you celebrate Earth Day?

A year ago, I wrote this post on  I've decided this year, I have no interest to get into any political discussions. All I'd like to see is Alpine Shop's customers' favorite pla... Read More

Get out on the Ozark Rivers, April 10th — NOW !!!
April 11, 2010

Get out on the Ozark Rivers, April 10th — NOW !!!

Late afternoon (April 10th) and evening pictures of the Current River and it's valley near Cedargrove, MO. The river was running full; about 1-2 feet above normal stage, the redbud was in full ... Read More

AN AMERICAN ICON: UTAH’S RED ROCK CANYONLANDS
February 19, 2010

AN AMERICAN ICON: UTAH’S RED ROCK CANYONLANDS

While I feel that there are many special places on our planet-not the least of which is our beloved Ozarks-there are few places as unique and wondrous as the canyon country of the Colorado plateau ... 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

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

Grand Canyon Adventure at St. Louis Science Center
March 2, 2022

Grand Canyon Adventure at St. Louis Science Center

I took two of my kids and my nephew to see Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk at the St. Louis Science Center Omnimax Theater this weekend. There are some pl... Read More

Planning Your Next Adventure Vacation: Exploring Central Colorado
August 2, 2006

Planning Your Next Adventure Vacation: Exploring Central Colorado

River near Nathrop, Colorado.[/caption] For those of us with large families, planning a vacation that will please everyone can turn into an exercise in frustration. While you may be able to please the... Read More

Kayaking on the Mississippi River
March 2, 2022

Kayaking on the Mississippi River

What do Alpine Shop employees do on their days off? They get outside and play! On Wednesday, 6/11/14 a few Alpine Shop employees snuck away with the shop van and a few kayaks for a little R&R on ... Read More