Ginger Schweikert

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The Missouri River bluffs near Rocheport, Missouri, are full of color in the autumn photograph. The bluff is on the left, the Katy Trail runs along the side, and on the right is the Missouri River.

Hiking With Ginger: Down by the River

Are you ready to connect with nature and Big Muddy vibes? COMO’s trails also criss-cross…

Capen Cliff

Hiking With Ginger: Ahhh … Autumn

These beautiful vistas await – without the biting bugs and pesky poison ivy. The weather…

A hiker pours water on his head from a canteen to cool off.

Hiking With Ginger: Beating the Heat

Don’t let steamy summer temps tame your yearn to hike Let’s face it. It is…

A moonlit night at lake side. Pixabay photo

Hiking With Ginger

Lakeside Lollygagging: Check out these close-to-home (and not-so-near) locales for lakeside trails and fun. The…

A child dressed in khaki hiking clothes and a stiff brimmed hat looks through binoculars while seated on a large fallen log. He has a thermos and a map beside him on the log. There are green trees in the background.

Hiking With Ginger

Here are 4 of the Columbia area’s best kid-friendly trails Hiking on the trails around…

A chalkboard sign that says beware of ticks among tall green grass, illustrating a story about how to avoid getting bitten by a tick.

Hiking With Ginger: Avoiding Trail Itch

Don’t let ticks and poison ivy spoil your outdoor fun Summer is officially here, the…

Image of an all-terrain bicycle on a dirt trail with sunlit trees on either side.

Hiking With Ginger: Bring on the Bikes

Ready to go? Get some wheels, a noggin’ protector, and water.  Summer is upon us,…

Campsite photo showing two people relaxing under a canvass overhang between two tents, at night.

Hiking With Ginger

Overnightin’ — Where to find camping close to Columbia  Camping is a time-honored tradition for…

Como Web Hiking Hiking Pic Rock Bridge Adobe Stock

Hiking With Ginger

The question isn’t when to hike, but where?COMO has ample hiking options for all skills…