This summer, we step onto the world stage as a host city for the largest football/soccer tournament on the planet. But, this isn’t Kansas City’s first time in the spotlight for soccer. Widely known as the current Soccer Capital of … Read More
The Blog
Black History Lives Here
Black history is woven into the history of Kansas City and into our urban hikes. This month, we invite you to come on our Quidaro Ruins Urban Hike on Feb 28th at 9:30am. Additionally, here are some details about the … Read More
Walk This Way: Valentine’s, Palatine’s & Galentine’s Fun in Kansas City
The month of love is around the corner and Kansas City is the perfect canvas for date ideas. Urban Hikes Kansas City is offering a Valentine’s Day Wine & Cheese Hike on February 14 but we have limited space, so … Read More
Quindaro Ruins Named National Historic Landmark
Big news for one of our favorite trails! The Quindaro Ruins—part of our regular Urban Hikes KC route—officially received National Historic Landmark status this May. It’s a huge win for the future of the townsite, and we’re thrilled to see … Read More
Veterans Memorials on our Urban Hikes
On our urban hikes, it’s not uncommon to visit powerful tributes to those who’ve served in the military, from WWI commanders to local veterans honored in quiet corners of the city. Before we dive into these spots, we’re highlighting Warrior’ … Read More
Celebrate National Library Week with Kansas City’s Newest Urban Hike!
It’s official! We launched our first two Library District Urban Hikes this April with National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) staff, just in time to celebrate National Library Week! It was all hands on deck with our expert guides Lori … Read More
Walking Through Black History: Kansas City Landmarks
Urban Hikes KC celebrates Black History year round when exploring the urban trails. Below we’re sharing some of the structures you may have seen around Kansas City but may not realize how they connect with the powerful Black history in … Read More
A Little Plaza History & Our Spanish Connection
When you join Urban Hikes KC on one of our Plaza Lights and Crestwood Urban Hikes, you’ll not only see a beautifully-lit area but you’ll also learn about its history from the impact of J.C Nichols and the start of … Read More
Celebrating Literacy and Hispanic Heritage in Kansas City
September is a month of celebration, not only for Hispanic Heritage but also for literacy. In Kansas City, the Latino community has been making significant strides in promoting literacy within their communities, and their impact can be seen along our … Read More
Weekend Getaway on the Razorback Greenway in Arkansas
There’s nothing quite like a weekend escape to recharge and reconnect. A few weeks ago, I decided to combine quality family time with a healthy dose of adventure and headed to Fayetteville, Arkansas. With its stunning natural beauty and growing … Read More