The Taum Sauk reservoir was pushed far beyond how it was originally designed to operate. Faulty sensors, ignored warnings, and a disabled safety system allowed water to rise unchecked. When it ...

In a nation as big as ours, the hiking options are boundless-which makes distilling a short list of bucket list hikes a challenge. I, however, enjoy a challenge, and had almost as much fun curating ...

“This is so cool! It’s way better than any water park I’ve ever been to,” said our son, Oliver, with the biggest smile on his face. If you’re anything like me, you spend the winter itching to get ...

REYNOLDS COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - If you plan on taking a trip to Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park this week, you will have to postpone. According to the state park, from December 16 through Dec. 19, Johnson ...

MISSOURI, USA — Starting Tuesday, two Missouri state parks will be closed to the public as conservationists work to eliminate feral hogs from the air. The United States Department of Agriculture’s ...

Taum Sauk’s design lacked a spillway, making flawless sensor operation essential, but by 2005 the monitoring system was anything but flawless. When the pumps continued past safe limits, water began ...

In December 2025, a dramatic image and story about a Wyoming mountain captured the attention of many people online. One Facebook post (archived) with tens of thousands of likes described how "an ...

Every time I go back to visit Missouri, I like to look for a section of the Ozark Trail that I haven’t explored yet. My last visit to this beautiful state was no exception. The trail is over 430 miles ...

If you’re searching for a new way to enjoy the St. Francois Mountains, including Taum Sauk Mountain and Johnson’s Shut-Ins, the area will soon play host to an outdoor experience with a purpose. On ...

While on my two-week road trip last week in Missouri, I decided to explore the highest point in that state. Taum Sauk Mountain State Park and the Taum Sauk Mountain sits at the center of the St.