Katy Trail: A Guided Tour Through History

Katy Trail: A Guided Tour Through History
Author: Kathy Schrenk
Publisher: Reedy Press
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2021-05-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781681063034

The Katy Trail is a monument to the pioneer spirit and US westward expansion, and a testament to Missourians' love for their parks and outdoor spaces. Katy Trail: A Guided Tour through History is the guide every trail user needs to explore the trail and appreciate the epic role the corridor plays in the history of the state and the nation. Much of the Katy Trail parallels the Missouri River, placing trail users squarely in the footsteps of Daniel Boone's late-in-life frontier explorations and the first stretch of the Lewis and Clark expedition. The first rails of the MKT - or Missouri-Kansas-Texas - Railroad were laid in the 1860s, but more than a century later, when the MKT owners were set to retire the rail line, cyclists and preservationists conceived the country's longest Rails to Trails project, now stretching 237 miles. Get insider tips on each section such as Defiance to Machens (34 miles), including detailed directions, tips for where to dine, and notable sights along the way. You'll even learn how much shade the trail provides so you'll know how much sunscreen to pack. Or plan your day based on a themed itinerary like a Family Outing or Historic Foray. Local author and avid hiker and cyclist Kathy Schrenk is your personal trail guide on these paths she's traversed many times over. Ride the Katy with her guide in your back pocket to show you the way to enjoy centuries of history along miles of scenic river country.

Katy Trail Guide 2024-2025

Katy Trail Guide 2024-2025
Author: Marsha C Knapp
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-08-21
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

Embark on an extraordinary adventure through one of America's most iconic trails with the Katy Trail Guide 2024-2025: Your Ultimate Journey Through Scenic Trails, Historic Towns, and Unforgettable Cultural Experiences. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time explorer, this guide is your essential companion for discovering the natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture along the Katy Trail.From the rolling hills of Missouri to the charming historic towns that dot the trail, this comprehensive guide covers every aspect of your journey. Dive into the history and significance of the Katy Trail, meticulously explore the best times to visit, and discover invaluable tips for budgeting, packing, and ensuring a safe and memorable trip. Whether you're looking for luxury accommodations or budget-friendly stays, you'll find a wealth of options to suit every traveler. Immerse yourself in local culture with insights into festivals, art institutions, and unique dining experiences. The detailed itineraries, practical advice, and insider tips make it easy to plan the perfect trip tailored to your interests. Whether you're biking, hiking, or simply soaking in the scenery, this guide ensures you won't miss a thing. Don't just dream about your next adventure-make it a reality! Grab your copy of the Katy Trail Guide 2024-2025 today and start planning your unforgettable journey through America's heartland. Your ultimate adventure awaits!

The complete Katy trail guidebook : [America's longest rails-to-trails project ; guide to services, towns, people, places and history along Missouri's Katy Trail]

The complete Katy trail guidebook : [America's longest rails-to-trails project ; guide to services, towns, people, places and history along Missouri's Katy Trail]
Author: Brett Dufur
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Hiking
ISBN: 9780964662506

"This guidebook includes handy service information for each town, maps, and photographs and features some one-of-a-kind individuals you'll meet along the way. Whether you're biking the trail, hiking it, or traveling from town to town by car, this guidebook is the perfect resource for every traveler. Longer stories are also included for rainy-day armchair odysseys. If you've ever wondered which goddess adorns our capitol, or pondered the many uses for Missouri mud, this book is for you. Definitive guide to the services, towns, people, places and history along Missouri's 225-mile Katy Trail, America's Longest Rails-To-Trails Project. Maps, 80 photographs, fold out of entire trail, mileage charts and more. 192 pages."--Publisher's website

Forest Park

Forest Park
Author: Carolyn Mueller
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2020-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781681062211

Exploring Missouri Wine Country

Exploring Missouri Wine Country
Author: Brett Dufur
Publisher:
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1999
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780964662568

Everything you need to plan a daytrip or weekend getaway ... including a complete listing of wineries, towns, services, B & Bs, people, places, history, local attractions and nearby state parks.

The Rings of Saturn

The Rings of Saturn
Author: W. G. Sebald
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2016-11-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 081122130X

"The book is like a dream you want to last forever" (Roberta Silman, The New York Times Book Review), now with a gorgeous new cover by the famed designer Peter Mendelsund A masterwork of W. G. Sebald, now with a gorgeous new cover by the famed designer Peter Mendelsund The Rings of Saturn—with its curious archive of photographs—records a walking tour of the eastern coast of England. A few of the things which cross the path and mind of its narrator (who both is and is not Sebald) are lonely eccentrics, Sir Thomas Browne’s skull, a matchstick model of the Temple of Jerusalem, recession-hit seaside towns, wooded hills, Joseph Conrad, Rembrandt’s "Anatomy Lesson," the natural history of the herring, the massive bombings of WWII, the dowager Empress Tzu Hsi, and the silk industry in Norwich. W.G. Sebald’s The Emigrants (New Directions, 1996) was hailed by Susan Sontag as an "astonishing masterpiece perfect while being unlike any book one has ever read." It was "one of the great books of the last few years," noted Michael Ondaatje, who now acclaims The Rings of Saturn "an even more inventive work than its predecessor, The Emigrants."

Weird Missouri

Weird Missouri
Author: James Strait
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2008
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781402745553

Each fun and intriguing volume in the award-winning series offers more than 250 illustrated pages of places where tourists usually don't venture: the oddball curiosities, ghostly sites, local legends, crazy characters, cursed roads, and peculiar roadside attractions.

Unbelievable

Unbelievable
Author: Katy Tur
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2017-09-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 0062684949

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Compelling… this book couldn’t be more timely.” – Jill Abramson, New York Times Book Review From the Recipient of the 2017 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism Called "disgraceful," "third-rate," and "not nice" by Donald Trump, NBC News correspondent Katy Tur reported on—and took flak from—the most captivating and volatile presidential candidate in American history. Katy Tur lived out of a suitcase for a year and a half, following Trump around the country, powered by packets of peanut butter and kept clean with dry shampoo. She visited forty states with the candidate, made more than 3,800 live television reports, and tried to endure a gazillion loops of Elton John’s "Tiny Dancer"—a Trump rally playlist staple. From day 1 to day 500, Tur documented Trump’s inconsistencies, fact-checked his falsities, and called him out on his lies. In return, Trump repeatedly singled Tur out. He tried to charm her, intimidate her, and shame her. At one point, he got a crowd so riled up against Tur, Secret Service agents had to walk her to her car. None of it worked. Facts are stubborn. So was Tur. She was part of the first women-led politics team in the history of network news. The Boys on the Bus became the Girls on the Plane. But the circus remained. Through all the long nights, wild scoops, naked chauvinism, dodgy staffers, and fevered debates, no one had a better view than Tur. Unbelievable is her darkly comic, fascinatingly bizarre, and often scary story of how America sent a former reality show host to the White House. It’s also the story of what it was like for Tur to be there as it happened, inside a no-rules world where reporters were spat on, demeaned, and discredited. Tur was a foreign correspondent who came home to her most foreign story of all. Unbelievable is a must-read for anyone who still wakes up and wonders, Is this real life?

Nebraska's Cowboy Trail

Nebraska's Cowboy Trail
Author: Keith Terry
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2008-05-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0803217722

The Chicago & Northwestern railroad’s “Cowboy Line” was active for more than one hundred years—delivering gold from the Black Hills, transporting livestock from the ranches in the West, and carrying passengers through northern Nebraska. Now the 321-mile-long rail line is being remade into Nebraska’s first state recreational trail which, when completed, will become the nation’s longest rail-to-trail conversion. Nebraska’s Cowboy Trail: A User’s Guide is the essential companion for anyone planning to hike, bike, or ride horseback on the Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail, which currently extends from Norfolk to Valentine and will eventually stretch all the way to Chadron. The trail runs through numerous communities, accommodates multiple uses, and provides an up-close look at the ecology of the Great Plains—a view too easily missed when speeding by in a car. Keith Terry’s guidebook enhances appreciation of the trail’s natural advantages with descriptions of the region’s flora and fauna and with pointers for food, lodging, and camping. He also provides brief narratives about historical events that occurred along the route. This guide illuminates a historical corridor of the Great Plains and will heighten the trail user’s experience.