Some parts of the trail are called the “Highlands” because the region includes plateaus, rolling hills, and karst formations. They were first called the Highlands back in 1819.

With 14 sections of the trail, it's hard to decide which one to hike first. I chose the section, “Between the Rivers." This section passes between two beautiful and National Scenic Rivers: the ...

Earlier this month, I answered the Ozark Highlands Trail Association's "Call to Arms." This was the first of four maintenance base camps that the nonprofit organization has scheduled to prepare ...

Hiking columnist Susan Anderson recently visited the Ozark Highlands region of southeastern Missouri.

On a winter thru-hike of the Ozark Highlands Trail, Jeff Garmire contended with snowstorms, swam a river, and bushwhacked paths overgrown with bramble—and discovered the rugged heart of one of ...

Gallery: Clearing the Ozark Highlands Trail Although anyone can join base camp, these events are a great opportunity for trail adopters to maintain their section of trail.

The Ozark Highlands Trail starts at Lake Fort Smith State Park and heads east, through the Ozark National Forest, crosses the upper Mulberry and Big Piney, two more National Wild and Scenic rivers ...