Mountain Bike Ride at Smithville Lake Missouri

Mountain Bike Ride at Smithville Lake Missouri

I visited Smithville Lake today for a really fun ride on some great Missouri singletrack (yes, that’s a thing!). Smithville Lake is a state park that surrounds a 7200 acre lake with over 175 miles of shoreline. It features a huge campground with almost 800...
Breweries in North Kansas City

Breweries in North Kansas City

I visited two interesting breweries in an area of North Kansas City just north of the river today. The area is around the intersection of Highway 9 and Armour Road, and features a lot of nice shops, restaurants, and breweries, all within an easy walking area. My...
Hike on Mount Mitchell

Hike on Mount Mitchell

Mount Mitchell (elevation 6,684 feet) is the highest point east of the Mississippi River. Because of the altitude, many of the plants and animals are like those native to alpine environments of Canada. Because of it’s height and location, Mount Mitchell makes a...