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Kansas City Hiking

State parks and wildlife areas offer outdoor adventures for you and your dog

Let’s face it: Most dogs are thrilled with a walk around the block and some playtime in the backyard. But if you want to enjoy some of the...
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Camping with your pet makes a great summer escape this Memorial weekend

With Memorial Day quickly approaching, many Americans have already made plans for how they’re spending the long weekend. The holiday marks...
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Spring is here take a hike on Shunga’s dog friendly trail

  • Shumga hiking trails
  • April 25, 2012
Topeka Kansas, With spring in the air and the call of nature guiding you, grab your dog and your hiking boots and head over to the beautiful Shunga...
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Cemetery Tours Presents… Weekend Excursions – Cave Spring Historic Site

This weekend’s excursion took me to the place where fairies must roam. Cave Spring is an enchanting wooded sanctuary in the middle of an...
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Birdwatching, hiking and educational programs at Lakeside Nature Center

One of the many parts of Swope Park that was mentioned in "For lots of outdoor activity, take a look at Swope Park" was the Lakeside...
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For lots of outdoor activity, take a look at Swope Park

If you are looking for some outdoor recreation in Kansas City, then Swope Park is a great place to start. The more-than 1,800 acres has enough...
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Solitude and sport at Smithville Lake

With 175 miles of shoreline, Smithville Lake offers opportunities for a wide range of recreational pursuits. Twenty-three miles of paved biking,...
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Hiking conditions: Kill Creek Park trail

It’s not that often that hikers in Kansas City can escape to the trails without having to face heavy loads of humidity. But this past week...
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Book Review: Hiking Kansas City by William B. Eddy

Despite the notion that the Sunflower State is “flatter than a pancake,” the Kansas City area is actually full of hiking and walking...
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Hiking where it's flat as a pancake: Kansas!

When you think about hiking, do you find yourself thinking about the Alps, the Rocky Mountains, or the state of Kansas? Chances are the latter isn...
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