America’s Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available at any of the U.S. National Parks across the country that normally charge an entrance fee. During the fee-free days, the parks waive entrance fees, […]
Parks and Outdoor
The Best Winter Hikes In Kansas City
I don’t know about you, but the holidays have left me feeling overfed, over-indulged, and overstimulated. If I’ve ever needed a little quiet time with nature, it’s now. But it’s also winter — cold, gray, and, let’s face it, not the time of year we typically associate with exploring the great outdoors. Except, with no […]
Essential Gardens to Visit This Fall in Kansas City
This article was written by Rachael Baihn of LawnStarter blog. You can enjoy being outdoors in Kansas City without springing a leak in your budget. You don’t have to dig deep to enjoy the outdoors locally. Affordability is one reason so many people are moving to Kansas City. The City of Fountains also happens to […]
The Best Fall Hikes in Kansas City
It’s just about fall y’all! What better way to enjoy the season than witnessing its glory? The golden light glinting off autumn leaves, the smell of bonfires in the air, the crisp breeze — there’s little as magical as a fall hike. And the best part for frugalistas? The best fall hikes in Kansas City […]
The Best Cheap (even free!) Sunflower Patches Near Kansas City
Sunflower Season is here! We have rounded up the best cheap (and even free!) sunflower patches in the Kansas City metro. If you can hardly wait for Pumpkin Spice Latte season, but your family won’t agree to throw on sweaters and head out to the pumpkin patch with you to fake it till you […]
Tips for Enjoying Your Outdoor Spaces in Kansas City
Guest Post by Rela Catucod Spring is here! And it’s the perfect time to jazz up your outdoor spaces in Kansas City. Whether it’s a small patio or a big backyard, let’s make it awesome with some easy, fun upgrades. Grab your gardening gloves and paintbrushes — we’re going to plant some bright flowers, hang […]
Let Your Fancy Take Flight By Flying A Kite
MCC Longview Campus is holding its annual kite festival – FLIGHTS OF FANCY – during National Kite Month. What: When: Sunday, April 21, 2024 Noon – 5 p.m. Where: 500 SW Longview Rd Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 Come and watch the kites of Great American Kites & Events fly once again over the lawn […]
Take On the Kansas City Playground Challenge
Are you up for the Kansas City Playground Challenge? Playgrounds are a time-honored, kid-approved classic for keeping kids active and outside (for free!) Kids can soak up the sunshine and run out their wiggles on play apparatuses designed to ignite their imaginations while their parents and caregivers can either join in the fun or take […]
