Outdoors

Bicyclists and hikers can travel into the middle of fall color when they hit the Katy Trail in October.

A Guide to Brilliant Fall Colors in Missouri

Here are a few recommendations for fall color seekers in the coming weeks.

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Doug Piper of Independence turns nocturnal when he chases bass in the heat of summer.

Summer Heat Pushes Fisherman’s Search for Whoppers Past Midnight

Meet Doug Piper, a nocturnal sportsman who pursues big bass in the heat of the summer while most people are asleep.

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The Shuff Jack Snipe and the box it came in are popular collector's items.

Collectors Recall Kansas City’s Historic Lure for Fishermen

Long before Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s came onto the scene, Kansas City was a hub for the manufacture and sale of fishing tackle.

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Ken White (left) fished with longtime friend Les Jarman, a guide at Stockton Lake, on a recent weekday.

Nonagenarian Ken White Still Revels in the Outdoor Life

Ken White, former World Series of Fishing champion, still maintains an active outdoor life at 92 years of age.

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Waterfowl take flight at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Waterfowl, and Birders, Flock to Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge near Mound City, Missouri, is a major stopping point for birds during their seasonal migrations.

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