by Asia Jones Find ways to make your heart, mind, and body happy this month! A fun way to focus on emotional wellness while enjoying the tastes of autumn is by spending some time in the fresh air picking apples. … Read More
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Celebrating Wyandotte County History: The 9/13 Day Quindaro Ruins Hike
by Asia Jones Approximately 8 miles and 100 hikers later, Urban Hikes KC completed the official 9/13 Quindaro Ruins Hike! It was an awesome opportunity to join with businesses, community leaders, visiting travelers, and residents on both sides of the … Read More
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Support Small Businesses
Woven throughout Kansas City are a variety of Latinx-owned businesses that embrace their various cultures while showing love to KC. Below, I’ll share some of my favorite Latinx-owned places and what makes them so special from one dollar-deals to South … Read More
Things to do in KC off the Urban Trail
by Asia Jones Adventures can happen on and off of the urban trail! That’s why Urban Hikes KC has rounded up a few locally owned spots that are on our urban hike routes where you can explore different cultures through … Read More
URBAN HIKES KC FOCUSES ON FRIENDSHIP
by Asia Jones Mural in the background by Carlito Culb The Urban Hikes KC team enjoys creating hiking experiences that introduce hikers to local history, an up-close view of local art, and other adventures throughout KC! What you may not … Read More
Quindaro’s Legacy
by Asia Jones When you hear Quindaro you may picture the schools, parks and other buildings that bear the name but the legacy of Quindaro stretches beyond the neighborhood you know today. The origins of Quindaro are best captured in … Read More
Our Favorite Outdoor Patios
Now that it’s patio weather, our Urban Hikes KC team is out enjoying our favorite patios in Kansas City and we’d love to share them with you. Most of these recommendations and photos are from our Crossroads Westside Urban … Read More
Six Urban Trails you Should Know About
By Asia Jones Happy Earth Day! Urban Hikes KC wants to share a few ways that you can appreciate the natural elements found around Kansas City and how they make our urban trails richer. Whether you’re looking for a workout, … Read More
Celebrating Strong Women!
By Asia Jones During our urban hikes, explorers see not only rich architecture and vibrant art but experience pieces of our city’s history along the way. We’re celebrating the legacy of strong women and their impact on Kansas City by … Read More
Hidden Gems Revealed: A Passage to Freedom
By Asia Jones The hidden gems of Kansas City are an experience that our urban hikers often talk about even when their trek is over. One stop that always sparks a conversation is along the Historic West Bottoms and Freedom … Read More