Kaw Point Park in Kansas City, Kansas offers a beautiful natural space to learn about the history of Kansas City while admiring the striking surroundings. Located at the confluence of the Kansas or Kaw River and the Missouri River, Kaw Point Park presents an ideal location to begin your Kansas City adventure.
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Happy Fourth of July! There is a lot going on -- here are my picks and a link to a great list of all of the fireworks happening over the next few days. Have a wonderful holiday!
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Following Parkville Nature Sanctuary's rocky hiking trails, we found ourselves winding through a beautiful and dense forest with ravine and waterfall views on our latest road trip. The Kansas City area preserve enchanted us with nature discoveries allowing us to unwind after a day of exploring.
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We originally visited Swope Park in Kansas City, Missouri intent on exploring the rocky hiking trails. However, upon visiting Lakeside Nature Center, we discovered how vital the preserve's nature center is to wildlife rehabilitation and nature learning. The combination of hiking trails through a rocky landscape and the nature center crafted the perfect afternoon for us.
The weekend is here and there are so many great activities to enjoy! Here are my picks for family fun in the Chicago suburbs this weekend:
Wyandotte County Lake immediately charmed us upon first sight. The large 400-acre lake invites both exploration and moments of contemplation. The preserve provides such a beautiful nature haven for all to enjoy on a visit to Kansas City, Kansas. We admired it so much that we visited twice during our recent adventure.
Here comes the weekend! There are plenty of great events this weekend in the Chicago suburbs -- here are my picks for family fun:
Diverse heritage and history weave together to create Kansas City, Kansas. The city's rich diversity immediately revealed itself during my recent Strawberry Hill Urban Hike. Hiking with Urban Hikes Kansas City provided a foundation for my adventure in the second most diverse city in the nation!