The Battle of Island Mound marked the first time that African-American troops were engaged in Civil War combat, nearly a year before the battle dep...
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The quiet and peaceful hilltop scenery at Osage Village State Historic Site only hints at the presence of a village that once housed between 2,000 ...
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Rich in history and spectacular scenery, Crawford State Park has a flavor all its own. This southeast Kansas treasure, located 9 miles north of Gir...
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Tallgrass prairies once covered more than a third of Missouri; today, less than one percent remains, much of it preserved at Prairie State Park. Vi...
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The Battle of Carthage was the earliest full-scale battle of the Civil War, preceding Bull Run by 11 days. Battle of Carthage State Historic Site c...
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Located between Spring Hill and Paola, about 3 miles east of US-169/K-7and 255th St interchange
Conveniently located south of the Kansas City...
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Heritage Park is a 1,238-acre park is located at 159th and Pflumm Road. Purchased in 1979 through voter-approved bonds, the park was dedicated on J...
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George Washington Carver National Monument is located in Newton County in southwest Missouri and is composed of the tract of land that was the 240-...
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In 2000, Ms. Sylvia Mae Bailey bequeathed a 49.6 acre property on Ranson Road across from James A Reed Wildlife Area in eastern Lee’s Summit....
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This 10.2 acre park, adjacent to Charles David Hartman Park, is a natural area with a .6 mile wood chip trail that meanders through different types...
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This 20 acre park is located on Pryor Road between 3rd Street and Longview Road. Ten acres of the park were purchased in 1982. The remaining 10 acr...
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This 4 acre park features Lee's Summit's first off leash dog park. The park circles a Lee's Summit water tower which allowed LSPR to partner with L...
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