On an early spring day that seemed made for fishing, Tom Pebley, of Kansas City, cast his lure into one of the more than 1,000 strip pits that dot Crawford County.
Outdoors
Unique habitat for outdoor recreation
This corner of the state was once primarily rolling fields of prairie grasses with wooded areas only along creeks, sitting on the edge of the Ozark Plateau.
Top Sports & Outdoor shops in the Pittsburg area
ATV’s, bicycling, boating, fishing, hunting, and team sports – all of your gear is here. Albers Marine, Inc. New Nitro, Tracker, SunTracker, Tahoe boats. Tracker off-road utility vehicles. Fishing tackle & live bait. An outdoor show is also held at end of January. Location: 403 N US 69, Arma, KS […]
Six Unsung Duck Hunting Locations
No doubt there has been a northern shift in recent decades in mallard wintering grounds and this area holds them by the hundreds of thousands at peak times.
State park’s Butterfly Garden sees butterfly migration
Mid-June is the best time to visit the Butterfly Garden on the southeast side of the lake at Crawford State Park, north of Girard, Kansas.
Why I Ride! In Tandem: Cyclists Rebecca and Roger Lomshek have been riding together since 1991
When Rebecca Lomshek purchased a bike in 1989, she never would’ve guessed how much that bike would change her life. Little did she know, her bike would lead her to her husband, her career and to her life’s passion. Rebecca is an artist, and cycling is a theme that comes up often in her work.
Outfitter Spotlight: T&C Hunt Club
Welcome to a five-star bowhunting experience in Southeast Kansas with world-class whitetails.
Why I Run – Inspiration Runs High: Boston Marathon competitor Caroline Capehart passes the torch to a younger generation
As a lifelong runner, Caroline Capehart says running is a natural addition to her busy schedule.
The Coldest Gorilla Century Ever
More than 460 cyclists took part in an annual ride through Crawford and Cherokee counties. Normally held in September, this year’s ride was in October – and it was cold.
Bicycle Routes through Southeast Kansas getting Wayfinding signage
Nearly 500 miles of the national U.S. Bicycle Route System is being signed through Kansas, including USBR-76, which primarily follows the same route as the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail and Trans Am Bike Race through the southeast corner of the state.

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