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Sunrise 7:27 a.m. | Sunset 6:40 p.m.
 

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KC hidden treasure: the Bridle Trail
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Go hiking on the Bridle Trail, if it behooves you. | Photo by Sherry McLean
If you’re looking to spice up your hiking life, try hoofing it — literally — to the Bridle Trail, the only KC metro trail that’s horse friendly.

This hidden gem has a cult following, a popularity that left the trail looking a little trampled. That’s why the unified government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas recently kicked off a restoration campaign.

Last week, they completed the first step: adding signs. Now, you can get lost in your thoughts instead of the woods.

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This duo helped debut the new signs at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Photo by Unified Government of Wyandotte County & Kansas City, KS

Aside from its scenic views which morph with the seasons, the almost 10-mile route surrounding Wyandotte County Lake boasts bonuses like:
  • A designated horse trailer parking lot (of course)
  • Archery field
  • Off-leash dog run
  • A marina
  • Resident bald eagles
  • An outdoor gym
  • The Schlagle Library, which doubles as an environmental learning center
That means there’s plenty for you to do after you take Beauty out prancing.

Ready to ride? Gallup around the grounds between 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Prefer a herd? Recruit using this Facebook group full of local riders.
Asked
 

KC’s most famous horseback rider, The Scout, was originally shown in which coastal city?
A. San Francisco
B. Boston
C. Washington DC
D. Los Angeles
 
 
Events
Monday, Oct. 14
  • Intro to Bookbinding Workshop | Monday, Oct. 14 | 12-2 p.m. | Cherry Pit Collective | $35 | Come learn three basic bookbinding structures: single sheet books, pamphlet stitch, and Japanese stab binding.
Tuesday, Oct. 15
  • “Psycho” | Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 7 p.m. | Helzberg Hall | $48+ | The Kansas City Symphony underscores the emotional tension of the soul-searing plot, as one of the greatest films of all time plays on the giant Helzberg Hall screen.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
  • Full Moon Hike | Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 6:30-8 p.m. | TimberRidge Adventure Center, Olathe | $10+ | Take a guided hike down the trails, listen for owl hoots, and toast marshmallows over the fire as you share stories under the light of the full moon.
  • Gold Over America Tour | Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $68+ | Starring Simone Biles, prepare for a pop concert-style spectacle showcasing athletic brilliance, championship journeys, and of course, the Gold Squad dancers.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Development
  • That’s a wrap on this iteration of Starlight. The outdoor theater celebrated a groundbreaking last week, beginning phase one of renovations to build two new towers by this April. Construction on its highly-anticipated canopy structure, along with accessibility and bathroom upgrades, will begin next October. (KCBJ)
Weather
  • Average temps this time of year sit around a balmy 69°, quite unlike the high 80s and 90s we’ve seen this October. If Midwestern weather has taught us anything though, it’s to expect the unexpected. Temps dropped dramatically overnight, making for our first frost + a chilly few days ahead. (Kansas City Star)
Today Is
  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day all about honoring our Native communities. Though not a federal holiday, many cities + states have made it official. Kansas City has celebrated the day since 2017, with city council officially declaring the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day annually in 2021.
Announced
  • New life is finally coming to Prairie Village’s former Macy’s. Developers have been OK-ed to begin the process of turning the vacant department store near 71st and Mission into a Hen House grocery store, with additional retail and restaurant space next door. A project timeline is TBA. (Kansas City Star)
Eat
  • James Beard Award-winning Yoli Tortilleria has had an exciting few weeks: first, the opening of its new lunch counter concept Yoli Loncheria, and second, a major Whole Foods distribution deal. You can now find the local biz’s hand-crafted items at 31 Whole Foods across the West and Midwest.
Try This
  • Join West Bottoms Whiskey Co’s bottling crew — no distilling knowledge required. Get together with friends for a hands-on experience bottling, labeling, and packaging the local biz’s award-winning spirits. Dates are incoming, so keep an eye out on its page for first dibs on sign-ups — these sessions typically happen Wednesdays at 5 p.m.
Stat
  • 22%. That’s how much car insurance prices are expected to increase by the end of the year. The average premium is expected to reach $2,469. Are you prepared? View Money’s “Best Car Insurance” list to shop around + see if you could save.*
Wellness
  • Meet Calmind, a groundbreaking mental wellness app that transforms your phone into a tool for better sleep. For a limited time, get a lifetime subscription at 83% off.*
 
Seasonal

👻 Who ya gonna call?

6 haunted experiences and ghost tours around Kansas City
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Enter if you dare. | Photo courtesy of Visit Atchison
Looking for a howling good time this Halloween? To make this season even more scare-tacular, we’re creep-ing it real with a round up featuring six haunted experiences in the KC metro.

Paranormal Investigations | Belvoir Winery, 1325 Odd Fellows Rd., Liberty, MO | Friday, Oct. 25 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | $66 | Investigate the Odd Fellows Home complex, featured on “Ghost Hunters” + “Most Terrifying Places.”

Macabre Tours | Vaile Victorian Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty St., Independence, MO | Friday, Oct, 18-Saturday, Oct. 26 | 7-11:30 p.m. | $35 | Learn about Victorian funeral and burial customs as you speculate on their causes of death.

Sallie House | 200 S. 10th St., Atchison, KS | Year-round | This literal haunted house has been featured on Syfy, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, and A&E. Book a self-guided tour or spend the night (injury waiver required).
3 more spooky spaces
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The cutest oversized plaid chunky scarf, available in any + every color pattern to complement your fall and winter wardrobe.
 
 
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Today’s edition by:
Charmaine
From the editor
Fall is my favorite season. It’s the perfect weather to cozy up with a book while sipping tea in my over-sized chair. Plus, fall fashion is everything. You’ll catch me in a quirky cardigan and booties all season long.
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