Welcome To Joplin Outdoors!

Hi, I’m Kenneth, a nature photographer based in the Joplin, Missouri area. I explore the Ozarks across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, and share what I find here on Joplin Outdoors, your gateway to the Ozarks. I’m passionate about capturing the beauty of nature, and I’m a strong advocate for Leave No Trace, so these places stay beautiful for everyone.

What you can use this site for

Use this site to plan your own trips around the Joplin area. Whether you live here or you are visiting Joplin, this is a resource for finding hiking and biking trails and places to visit in Joplin and nearby towns, with photos and trail details to help you decide where to go next.

About map pins: I share pins for city owned and run trails and well known places. I do not share pins to lesser known areas, to help keep those spots quiet and protected.

How you can support my work

The best way to support Joplin Outdoors costs nothing. Just be active on the page. Facebook is where 90 percent of all the content goes, and that is where being active matters most. Liking the posts you enjoy, leaving a comment, sharing a post with someone who would like it, and coming back regularly is what helps the page reach more people.

You can also find the latest work on Instagram, YouTube, and Rumble.

Then, if you want to go a step further, you can support it on Patreon. Supporters get access to more content in the supporter group. Depending on your level of support, some supporters also receive a monthly card with a 4 by 6 photo print as a thank you. You can cancel your support at any time.

Thank you for your support and encouragement.