An excessive Heat warning continues as heat indexes are consistently topping 100 degrees. 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 water, bring more as the Katy trail can heat up fast and water will often be …
Updated July 16, 2020 Summer is best spent outside and on the Katy Trail. Last year during this time much of the trail was closed due to historic flooding. 2020 has brought its own challenges but as far as trail conditions go, things are looking great and the entire trail is certainly passable with a …
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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 …
Updated May 22, 2020 Spring is finally here and the trail is primed for visitors! If you’ve been following along, the Katy Trail experienced historic flooding in 2019 which shut down large portions of the limestone path. While much of the trail is open and ready to enjoy, some areas are still experiencing closures and …
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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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Event update. As of March 15th, the wine walk has been cancelled due to COVID-19. The annual South Howard County Historical Society Cork and More Wine Walk returns in 2020. Stop by for wine tasting from several Missouri wineries, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, music, and vendors. Downtown New Franklin, MO. Attendees must be 21 years old.
Event update. Due to COVID-19 health concerns, the wine walk has been cancelled. The Spirits of the Katy Bridge Wine Walk is an annual event benefiting the effort to restore the historic Katy Bridge in Boonville, MO. This event gets bigger and better every year and goes towards improving the Katy Trail by restoring …
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 …
The Happy feet 5k will make your feet happy as you run or walk to raise funds to support mental health services for children, families and adults in our community who are in need! All participants receive a shirt and a cool swag bag to boot! Our top 3 runners in each age division and …
As winter hits the mid-west a lot of folks prepare to bundle up and hunker down until spring. It is completely understandable as frigid temps and early sunsets can make the idea of venturing outdoors and partaking in trips along the Katy Trail less than exciting. Still, getting outside in winter has plenty of benefits! …
