“Walking is a man’s best medicine.”

Kansas City Weekend Trips

Got more than a day? Check out these overnight or long weekend hiking trips within striking distance of home.

Illinois

• Little Grand Canyon, Shawnee National Forest

• Giant City State Park, near Carbondale, Illinois

Iowa

• Brent’s Trail, Harrison County, Iowa

• Preparation Canyon State Park, Little Sioux, Iowa

Kansas

• Coronado Heights (Lindsborg, Kan.)

• Wilson Lake State Park (central Kansas)

• Kanopolis State Park (Salina, Kan.)