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The nonprofit GORC Gravity has already helped six small Missouri communities that formerly leaned on mining, such as Ironton and Steelville, transform undeveloped hills into mountain bike parks and trail systems.
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In the 1890s, Kansas City businessmen William Nelson and August Meyer advocated for and started the Park Board. By 1895, the board had access to funding and the ability to condemn land for the purpose of establishing parks.
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No matter which kinds of outdoor activities you enjoy most, there are plenty of state parks to suit your needs on both sides of the Missouri-Kansas border.
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City leaders are focusing on expanding the city's greenery to help fix the causes and effects of global warming. During the day in Kansas City, areas of asphalt and buildings can be as much as seven degrees hotter than outer-lying areas.
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Stray garbage covers the ground in city parks and on boulevards. But because there's nobody tasked with picking up litter, regular Kansas Citians are taking matters into their own hands.
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Changes to the city's core could have effects on outlying residents. It's just a question of how much and what kind.
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An intentional effort by local organizations is underway to make Kansas City's public spaces more available to all.
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The problem was a park's storm water drain overrun by poison ivy, honeysuckle and other invasive species. The solution was 42 hungry goats.
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Shawn Scheffler, who loves disc golf, hated to see KCI's floor art lost, so he hatched a plan to reimagine the medallions as flying discs.
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Explore 200 years of Missouri history with in-person events, online programs and ice cream cones.
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Kansas City, Missouri, released the results from its latest citywide survey of resident priorities and satisfaction. Now, city officials are tasked with using the feedback to make changes.
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Kansas City and its surrounding suburbs offer plenty of bark parks and other dog-centric destinations to bring your pupper.