A Walk on the Wild Side . If sunny skies and warmer days are beckoning you outdoors, perhaps it s time to hit one of the area s scenic hiking or biking trails. The Flint Hills have much to offer, and since most trails are easy to reach by foot, bike or car, a day trip into nature costs little or nothing. Some are designed to accommodate the youngest adventurers and those with limited mobility, while others offer challenges to increase heart health and biking skills. With a little preparation, you can even create a mini-vacation, practically in your own back yard.
Different trails offer different adventures.
Mike Nordin, who works at The Pathfinder outdoor equipment store, spends his summers hiking around Colorado, but says local trails have a charm of their own. He said having a goal in mind, such as traveling out to see a house, or finding a pond or beach, makes a trail that much more interesting. The goal makes it exciting on the way there, and then you can talk about it on the way back, Nordin said. The Konza Prairie offers three hiking trails at three levels of difficulty. A self-guided nature trail offers a chance for families to hike together without taxing the energy of the little ones.