The Midwest Is Full of Good Backpacking. Yes, Really.
It seems like all the best backpacking is on the west coast or in the Rockies, but I live in the Midwest. Just because the hiking options and trail culture are less obvious in the Midwest doesn't mean they're not there. Missouri's no secret haven, though: No matter where you live in the Midwest, you are within driving distance from rugged, secluded trails for miles and miles.
Source: yahoo.com
