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Explore local hiking trails this spring

At the first signs of spring, many of us start itching for an outdoor adventure. If you have resolved to spend more time outside this year, here are local hikes to enjoy warm spring days.

Take a Hike, KC launched its new 2023 trail guide this week featuring 60 trails to explore in the Kansas City […]

March 1st, 2023|Hiking, Nature, Walking|0 Comments

Explore 4 nature trails for winter walks

If you’re looking for a great nature walk, but aren’t sure where to go in the winter, check out these 4 unique trails across the metro from Take a Hike, KC.

With over 80 local hiking trail recommendations and 11,000 followers on social media, Take a Hike, KC has become one of Kansas City’s most popular trail […]

January 18th, 2023|Nature, Walking|0 Comments

Meet the Girl Scout who is inspiring Kansas City to take a hike

With over 80 local hiking trail recommendations and 11,000 followers on social media, Take a Hike, KC has become one of Kansas City’s most popular trail guides. Girl Scout Lizzie Place started the Take a Hike, KC website to create a comprehensive guide to trails across Kansas City with the goal of making hiking destinations […]

January 11th, 2023|Get involved, Hiking, Nature, Prairie, Trees, Walking, Wildlife|0 Comments

Escape to best places for fall foliage & wildlife

Enjoy nature’s fall foliage display on hiking trails, driving tours or even a vintage train ride adventure in the Midwest and beyond.

In Missouri, find the best locations for catching the brilliant colors of fall maples, oaks, hickory and ash trees in the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Fall Colors: Latest Reports & Best Places. Conservationists […]

Take the Green Commute Challenge

Join Kansas City’s effort to improve air quality while you reduce your fuel costs during the Green Commute Challenge. Ride a bus, streetcar, scooter or bike – or carpool, walk or telecommute to work.

The Green Commute Challenge encourages workplaces to form an employee team and find alternatives to driving for daily work commutes. Individuals can […]