The Station House at Katfish Katy’s has become a favorite destination for trail goers and Mid-Missouri locals since 2016, offering live music, food, and events. After the original operators stepped away from the business in 2020, Vanessa and Jake Leitza took over for the 2021 season with the intention of continuing and improving upon the […]
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Katfish Katy’s will return in 2021 under new ownership! This news has certainly delighted many as the outdoor restaurant and venue has become a favorite spot for those enjoying the Katy Trail between Columbia an Rocheport. At the close of 2020 the future of the business was unknown as previous owners had to step away
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Updated June 26, 2020 The outbreak of COVID-19 has no doubt turned our world upside down in 2020. Several folks are wondering if the Katy Trail is open as Corona Virus cases are mounting after stay at home orders have expired. At this time the trail is open and available for use and likely
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March 1st, 2020 The Katy Trail Ride Across Missouri registration has officially opened! This annual week-long bicycle ride on the Katy Trail, the nation’s longest developed rail trail and marks year 20 for the event! Participation is limited to 350 people and registration opened March 1st at 8AM and will closes on May 1st
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Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. announced that Jackson County has entered into a trail use agreement with Union Pacific Railroad, allowing the county to move forward with construction of the second phase of the Rock Island Trail project. Construction crews are expected to resume work on the northern section of the Rock Island Trail
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The Pedaler’s Jamboree is a music festival hosted along the Katy trail! Historically the ride has started at Flat Branch Park in Columbia, Missouri and ended at Kemper Park in Boonville. This year, the route has changed. The historic flooding of 2019 closed multiple sections of the trail and required the Pedaler’s Jamboree directors to
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Due to the Missouri State Fair, all trail access points near the fairgrounds in Sedalia will be temporarily closed or have limited access from Aug. 9 through Aug. 19. Trail users are encouraged to use the parking area at the Sedalia Katy Depot during this time.
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Jul;y 17th, 2019 An excessive Heat warning will be in effect from July 17th through July 20th as temperatures climb into the upper 90’s with heat indexes nearing 110. Those planning on traveling the trail should exercise caution as the conditions can be dangerous to anyone who is unprepared. If you think you brought enough
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July 1, 2019 For current trail conditions see our July 2019 advisory page. June 24, 2019 While river levels fell last week, new precipitation in the mid-west is pushing the Missouri River back to moderate and severe levels by Wednesday and Thursday this week. With many levees toppled, the trail will remain flooded along the
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May 28, 2019 Flooding will continue along the Missouri River and Katy Trail as additional rainfall will continue to push river levels higher through the first week of June and potentially beyond. Event Updates: KT82 – New Location Happy Feet For Healthy Minds 5K/1-Mile – Canceled 2019 Spirits of the Katy Bridge Wine Walk – Continuing as planned!
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