I just got back from shooting another episode of Barstool Outdoors, this time in Parsons, Kansas to hunt ducks. But somehow, my biggest takeaway from the trip didn’t happen in a blind—it was His & Hers Bar & Grill in Walnut, Kansas.
Outdoors
Johnson Family returns to Pittsburg for Pickleball Court Ribbon Cutting
The City of Pittsburg held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, July 28 at 1:00 pm at Four Oaks Sports Complex to celebrate the opening of the new Johnson Family Pickleball Courts, named in honor of Pittsburg natives who became some of the world’s most decorated pickleball players.
The original Bass Pro Shop: John’s Sport Center celebrates 70 years
John’s Sports Center is known as “the original Bass Pro Shop” as Johnny Morris, owner of the nationwide chain, got his idea from trading beads and lures at the John’s tackle counter in Southeast Kansas in the mid 1970s.
Crawford State Park
A hidden gem for camping & recreation, located where rolling plains meet the Ozark foothills, this is one of the oldest state parks & man-made lakes in Kansas.
Hit the trails with Southwind Cycle and Outdoor
Ben Alexander has spent much of his life around bikes. In a previous life, he worked at various community centers while racing his own bikes. Then one day, he found a fresh perspective on the craft from an unlikely source.
Walking trails where you can hike & bike around Pittsburg
Getting outside in nature makes you feel good – it’s science. Maybe you like to hike, bike, forage, go on an adventure with the kids, or just get a little time to yourself in nature. No matter what, you can find a spot in or around Pittsburg to scratch that itch. Here’s a list of some of our favorite places to get some exercise and vitamin D.
Species Checklist
Unusual contrasting natural & man-made environments in a close proximity attracts a diverse range of upland birds, waterfowl, wildlife & outdoor enthusiasts.
National Plan for a Vacation Day (1/28, 2025)
The last Tuesday of each January is U.S. Travel’s National Plan for a Vacation Day. Ever since the global pandemic, more than ever, people are now itching to get out of what has become their “new normal” routine.
National Nature Photography Day – June 15
As a child growing up in Crawford County, the day that the National Geographic magazine arrived at our home each month was the day that I curled up on the couch and traveled the world.
Coal Miner’s Century group ride on May 4, 2024
The fastest and flattest gravel ride in the Four State area will have you riding through the rich coal mining history of Southeast Kansas.
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