by Asia Jones There’s a reason Kansas City is called “The City of Fountains.” It has over 200 fountains, second only to Rome! Besides being visually stunning, these water features have a lot of historical and cultural significance. One of … Read More
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Parks & Recreation Month- Great Places to Explore or Volunteer
by Asia Jones Between both states, the Kansas City parks and boulevard system includes more than 250 parks, thousands of acres of land, and 100+ miles of bike and walking trails that allow visitors to explore and experience the area’s … Read More
The Roots of Black Gospel Music are from Kansas City
by Asia Jones Get a glimpse into Kansas City’s rich Black Gospel history through the eyes, ears, and voices of some of the city’s legends through the new documentary “I’m So Glad: Kansas City and the Roots of Black Gospel … Read More
The Hidden History of Kaw Point
by Christy Ubelaker, KCK Urban Hikes Guide It’s First Friday Art Walk season in KCK and we’re bringing back our KCK Third Fridays Golden Hour Kaw Point Urban Hike! We’re also starting our Lewis and Clark Bike Ride at Kaw … Read More
Women Trailblazers: A Kansas City Snapshot
Learn about trailblazing women in Kansas City history. … Read More
365 Days of Black History in KC
by Asia Jones You can see and experience Kansas City and the nation’s Black History 365 days of the year through the Kansas City Tour Company! Urban Hikes KC sat down with the company’s owner, Erik Stafford, local historian, to … Read More
APPLE PICKING FOR BETTER HEALTH
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
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