Biking Across Kansas (BAK) is an annual recreational bicycle tour that crosses the state of Kansas within the space of eight days. Though the route varies from year to year, cyclists on BAK always ride west-to-east, from Colorado to Missouri (to take advantage of the prevailing winds).

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I played at Wolf Creek Golf Links, Inc., located in Olathe, Kansas a couple of weeks ago in a Kansas City Cup match and must say it was a very beautiful golf course. We won the match, which may have made it that much better, but I thought post my review of the course while it was still fresh in my mind.

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KC gets chance to show off jazz

Come summer, every baseball sportswriter in the country will descend on the 18th and Vine district. The All-Star Game will bring them to town. And the jazz district, with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum as the lead draw, better be ready. So it was a no-brainer for the city to trot out the checkbook recently and cough up $20,000 out of the tourism budget to resuscitate the Mutual Musicians ...

Outdoor notes: Monster Buck event coming

This could be a monster of a deer-hunting season in Kansas. The first Monster Buck Classic We Are Kansas event will highlight the Kansas deer season at Landon Arena on Jan. 27-29.

Riverfront authority to meet Wednesday

The Topeka/Shawnee County Riverfront Authority will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the office of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism at 1020 S. Kansas Ave. Members plan to: -- Consider the riverfront authority's proposed 2012 budget.

Bald Eagles Found Shot To Death In SE Kansas

One eagle was found dead Tuesday in northwest Montgomery County north and west of Independence.

KDWPT eyes seniors

It seems odd to increase operating revenue for the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism ...

Seniors may have to pay for fishing and hunting licenses soon

When Dan Ferguson turned 65 on Nov. 1, he looked forward to spending his remaining years without having to buy a hunting or fishing license — a perk extended to Kansas’ senior citizens by the Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.

Crossbow proposal stirs discussion at meeting

SALINA — A proposal to allow more crossbows during the archery deer season drew 90 minutes of discussion at Thursday's Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting.

AP: Seniors may have to pay state park fees

TOPEKA (AP) — Hunting, fishing and enjoying state parks might cost senior citizens more if the Legislature approves a request from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism to end special fees and exemptions for residents 65 years and older.

Heartland Flyer Expansion Being Discussed

Oklahoma and Kansas looking at expanding the Heartland Flyer, which runs to Fort Worth, farther north.

Kansas to buy mined land using federal funding

An area of Kansas that was once mined for its lead and zinc deposits to fuel industrial production more than a century ago is getting a new life and purpose.The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and ...