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05 Jul 2009 07:53
Tuesday Night Bike Ride July 7 - 6:30 pm
This week's ride will feature the Gary L Haller Trail in Shawnee Mission Park. We'll meet at the parking lot opposite Shelter House #8 at 6:30pm. Our trail will be paved, mostly flat but will have some moderate hills. Easy rating. Total ride time will be no more than two hours. Questions can be referred to Dan Clevenger at dannyclevenger@att.net or call 913.432.8822.
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18 Jun 2009 12:57
I'll coordinate two Walk and Talk programs sponsored by the Kansas City Museum. Let's meet prior to 1 PM at the Museum Visitor Center to take a nature walk along Cliff Drive and learn about its unique geological features from Matt Christopher, Science City Educator. This will last an hour and we can hike more along Cliff Drive (Car Free Weekend) for another hour if we wish. Afterward we'll grab an early bite to eat at a City Market restaurant. I will need a head count for the museum and for those who wish to join us at the restaurant. The cost for the tour is $5 and must be paid in advance to Margie Lundy, 4300 W. 78th Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208, and must be received by Monday, June 22nd.
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02 Jun 2009 18:30
I'll coordinate two Walk and Talk programs sponsored by the Kansas City Museum. Let's meet prior to 1 PM at the Museum Visitor Center to take a nature walk along Cliff Drive and learn about its unique geological features from Matt Christopher, Science City Educator. This will last an hour and we can hike more along Cliff Drive (Car Free Weekend) for another hour if we wish. Afterward we'll grab an early bite to eat at a City Market restaurant. I will need a head count for the museum and for those who wish to join us at the restaurant. Please RSVP by July 2. Cost is $5 per person and a bottle of water is included. On the second Walk and Talk, we will explore historic Scarritt Point and learn about early settlement and development along Missouri's only scenic urban byway. Led by Mike Bushnell, author, Historic Postcards from Old Kansas City. The museum would like a head count for this outing, so please RSVP. Cost is $5 per person and a bottle of water is included.
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27 May 2009 02:58
Tuesday Night Bike Rides6:45pm Each Tuesday evening in June we'll take a ride on one of the many paved bike paths in the area. Our first ride will be June 2. We'll begin at Roe Park (south of 103rd & Roe) and bike for two hours. Please arrive promptly at 6:45 with your bike, helmet, and water. Future Tuesday rides will be announced in the weekly e-mail updates. Contact: Dan at dannyclevenger@att.net or 913.432.8822 Friday Night Bike RideJune 5 - 6:45pm Meet at Shawnee Mission Park across from Shelter #8 at 6:45 to start riding by 7 sharp. Helmets strongly suggested. We will ride south to the Mahaffie Farm. Contact: Mike at at 816.942.0711 Bike the Little Blue RiverJune 14 - 11:30am Lets celebrate Flag Day by riding the Little Blue River trail. It is an in and out trail totaling 22 miles. You can turn around and return at any point. Dress up in your Red, White and Blue outfits, bring water and your helmet for a fun time. We'll eat at O'Charley's after the ride. If you want to walk while we ride and eat with us afterwards, the ride is expected to last about 3 hours. Directions: Take I-70 East to the Little Blue Parkway (Exit 17 - the 1st exit past 291 hwy) and turn left. The parking lot for the trail is on the right side of the road within sight of the interstate. Contact: Dan at gettataurus@comcast.net, 816.254.8714 or, Jackie at jjohnson31@kc.rr.com, 816.420.9777 Day Hike at Shawnee Mission ParkJune 20 - 9:30am Let's have a nice morning hike to start off the day. We will combine part of Shawnee Mission Park's north equestrian trail and part of the north hike/bike trail. We will start on mowed grass and asphalt trails and finish on them as well. The total is about 4 miles. We will go slow so we can see some deer. After the hike we will head to Callahan's on 87th Street for an informal lunch on the patio. Directions: From I-435, exit in Lenexa (KS) at 87th St. and go west to the first traffic light (Renner Rd). Take Renner one mile north to the park entrance (79th) and follow the road to the right past the main buildings to the first big public parking lot (south of Small Lakes). Contact: Tom at TomKutscher@aol.com June 21 - 3:30pm (Please note time adjustment from 3pm) This year, the annual picnic will be held at Antioch Park in Johnson County. We have reserved Shelter #4. Please bring a dish to share. The club will cover the cost of the shelter, tableware and beverages. The park has lovely gardens and a paved walking trail of about a mile. Walk Historic Cliff DriveJuly 5 - 1pm I'll coordinate two Walk and Talk programs sponsored by the Kansas City Museum. Let's meet prior to 1 PM at the Museum Visitor Center to take a nature walk along Cliff Drive and learn about its unique geological features from Matt Christopher, Science City Educator. This will last an hour and we can hike more along Cliff Drive (Car Free Weekend) for another hour if we wish. Afterward we'll grab an early bite to eat at a City Market restaurant. I will need a head count for the museum and for those who wish to join us at the restaurant. Please RSVP by July 2. Directions: 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64123. The museum is located at the corner of Benton and Gladstone Boulevards, right next to a main entrance for the Cliff Drive State Scenic Byway. The visitor center is around the back on the north side. Contact: Margie at 913.649.3155 or kansaspiggy@kc.rr.com Annual Breakfast at Loose ParkAugust 8 - 9am The site of our annual breakfast will be Loose Park. We have the main shelter off the circular driveway on Wornall. Our hero and club member, Bob Thomas, will once again grill pancakes for the group. Please bring fruit, pastries, sausage, bacon, eggs, juice or anything else you'd like to share. The club will cover the cost of the shelter, tableware and coffee. Loose park has a beautiful rose garden and a paved path of about a mile. The park is located south of the Plaza between 51st and 55th on Wornall. Contact: Margie at Carol at 913.384.6469 or Dorene at 816.505.1213 Explore Scarritt PointAugust 16 - 1pm On the second Walk and Talk, we will explore historic Scarritt Point and learn about early settlement and development along Missouri's only scenic urban byway. Led by Mike Bushnell, author, Historic Postcards from Old Kansas City. The museum would like a head count for this outing, so please RSVP.
Directions: 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64123. The museum is at Benton and Gladstone Boulevards, right next to a main entrance for the Cliff Drive State Scenic Byway. The visitor center is around the back on the north side.
Contact: Margie at kansaspiggy@kc.rr.com or 913.649.3155.
ATTENTION PADDLERS
Watch the KCOC weekly reminder e-mails for future kayaking/canoeing events this spring and summer. If the weather and water conditions look good, I'll schedule an event by Thursday for the following weekend. If you do not receive the emails from the club but want to be kept informed, call me and leave a phone number where I can leave a message for you about when we are going to be getting together.
Contact: Jackie at jjohnson31@kc.rr.com or 816.420.9777 -
28 Apr 2009 13:52
Contact: Carol at 913.384.6469 or Dorene at 816.505.1213
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28 Apr 2009 00:33
Backpacking LIght WorkshopMay 9 - 1pm After 32 years backpacking, with the last 5 years researching and implementing a more lightweight method, I have information to share with new or returning backpackers. I plan to hold a 3-4 hour workshop on Saturday, May9 starting at 1 PM. We will review the basics of backpacking: Keeping warm and dry Prevention of getting lost Gear to bring, as well as the latest on lightweight packing. This will be in my home, which can hold about 15 people. If there are only 4 people, that will still be enough to have a lively discussion. Call to reserve a space. Contact: Margarite at 816.361.7757 Photography Outing at Loose ParkMay 16 - 9am When it comes to celebrating springs majesty, Loose Park continues to be a winner for beauty and diversity of people, activities, landscape, and as a central meeting location! So once again, lets meet at the Pavilion there on Wornall Road at 9 AM. (However, if you like, come earlier to capture the sunrise or early morning glow at the rose garden or lagoon.) Well spend several hours at the park, break for lunch nearby, then extend our exploration into Kauffman Gardens and perhaps surrounding areas. If weather doesnt cooperate, well reschedule for May 23. This outing is for any level photographer with any type of camera. Contact: Joy at joym@unicom.net or 913.488.7180 Leisurely Bike RideMay 17 - 1pm Lets ride the paved trails extending from Leawood City Park. Well begin a two-hour bike ride from the Leawood City Park south of I-435 at Lee Blvd. Well meet in the parking lot for the swimming pool. Please arrive early and bring your bike, helmets and water. Contact: Mike at 816.942.0711 Day Hike the Prairie CenterMay 30 - 10:30am It is time for a nice morning hike at the Prairie Center tallgrass preserve in Olathe. We will hike 4 miles on the mowed grass and earth/rock trail. We will have a stop at the quarter-way point at a shelter where there is a restroom. Be sure to bring water as the shelter area does not have any. After we finish we can go for a nice lunch at Fred Otts on Hwy 7 in Olathe where they have a covered outdoor patio that is great for informal dining. Directions: from central KC, go southwest toward Olathe on I-35 and exit at Santa Fe (135th). Then drive west on Santa Fe about 5 miles and turn left on Cedar Niles Road (at the stone house). Park in the lot just beyond the stone house. Contact: Tom at TomKutscher@aol.com Day Hike Wallace State ParkJune 6 - 9am Head north to explore Wallace State Park. We will be meeting at the shelter house at 9 AM. Plan on hiking for about two hours on a rolling grass/dirt/wood chip trail. Hiking boots are suggested and a walking stick is helpful. The trail covers a variety of scenery including upland, lowland, old fields, streams, and forest. Bug spray is always a good idea. Directions: Take I-35 north to the Wallace State Park exit #48. Turn right on Hwy 69 and left on 121. Picnic shelters are near the entrance. Contact: Laura at 816.587.4491 or Barb at 816.734.7192 KCOC Annual Picnic at Antioch ParkJune 21 - 3pm This year, the annual picnic will be held at Antioch Park in Johnson County. We have reserved Shelter #4. Please bring a dish to share and $2 to cover the cost of the shelter, tableware and beverages. The park has lovely gardens and a paved walking trail of about a mile. Antioch park is just south of Shawnee Mission Parkway on Antioch Rd at 65th street. (West of Metcalf and east of I-35.) Shelter #4 is accessed via the north entrance on 65th street. Contact: Laura at 816.587.4491 or Barb at 816.734.7192 Paddle Sport Expo at KC PaddlersMay 2-3; Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4 There will be 100 kayaks and canoes available for you to try out on a lake for free. Go to the store in Peculiar, sign a waiver, and they will give you directions to the lake. KC Paddlers is located at 21911 Branic Dr., Peculiar, MO 64078. Phone: 816-779-1195. Directions to the store: South on 71, take the Peculiar exit and go East on J for 1/4 mile to Branic. Turn South on Branic to the shop. Wildflowers at the Prairie CenterJune 13 - 8:30am Glenn Fell, an expert on native plants and Board Member of Grassland Heritage Foundation will be leading a wildflower walk at The Prairie Center. Meet at the parking lot on Cedar Niles Road. www.grasslandheritage.org
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