Kansas City Urban Exploring Redux

Despite COVID the hipsters are once again emboldened to venture into the inner city for fun and profit.

Here's the origin story of a very popular local tour guide . . .

"One day in 2018 I was listening to the podcast Side Hustle Nation, now called Side Hustle Show, and heard about Urban Hiker San Francisco. I got that excited feeling that I’ve only had a couple of other times in my life, and I knew that I had to bring urban hiking to Kansas City. I absolutely love the outdoors, my city, and exercise. Additionally, Kansas City was growing and getting cooler by the day. I felt like there was so much to see, and we live in a car culture where it’s not common to explore the city by foot. There was my niche, again!"

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Get Out! Urban Hikes KC Will Help Immerse You in Our City's Lore - In Kansas City

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