Amazing food and little known history in Southeast Kansas
This isn’t just a ride—it’s a tribute to the land, the legacy and the cycling community. Held each May, the ride debuted in 2023 with just 65 cyclists. By 2024, word had spread like wildfire, drawing 218 riders from as far away as Texas, Minnesota, Colorado, and of course, the cycling mecca of Bentonville, Arkansas.
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.
Although Pittsburg, Kansas, lifelong resident Tom Swartz has never gotten into competitive mountain biking or any other serious biking races/events, he has a passion for this leisurely recreational sport that has continued for many decades.
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.
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.
A hidden gem for camping & recreation, this is one of the oldest state parks & man-made lakes in Kansas.
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.
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.
Unusual contrasting natural & man-made environments in a close proximity attracts a diverse range of upland birds, waterfowl, wildlife & outdoor enthusiasts.
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.
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