Here’s our annual gift guide for the trail lovers in your life. Of course, there’s always our favorite gift of the Kansas Trail Guidebook, but here are 10 more awesome gift ideas.
1. The Kansas Guidebook 2 for Explorers
The perfect companion to the Kansas Trail Guide, this completely updated volume includes the best insider information about local favorite places to eat, visit, and stay throughout Kansas. Buy it from the Kansas Sampler foundation. $29.95
Kansas weather can throw everything at you (in one trip!). Be prepared to weather the storm and enjoy the trail in this outstanding softshell from Rab. $225
Own your own piece of Kansas history with copper from the Capitol dome from the Kansas State Historical Society. Replaced in 2013, the copper was made available to the Kansas Historical Society and Kansas Historical Foundation for use in products to be sold in the Capitol Store. Items you can get range from jewelry to oil bottles to a single sheet of the copper to put on display. You can buy it in person at the gift store of the Capitol, or online. 
Every hiker in the Sunflower State should be sporting a stylish hat while on the trail. Get yours from a Kansas company served up with some retro style and a side of state pride. Currently on sale for $27.99
Tired of flimsy drawstring packs? Still hiking with a backpack that you used in middle school? Lugging around a full-size pack for a day-hike? Too cheap to buy a pack for the kids to hike with? Problem solved. $32.95
6. Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) in Kansas class enrollment
Mark your calendar for May 4-6, 2018 at Rock Springs 4-H center for a woman’s weekend of wilderness skills and outdoor fun. Excellent course and a gentle introduction to high adventure and outdoor skills.
For the already intrepid outdoors-woman, get inspired with a subscription to Misadventures magazine.
Experience the best of the Flint Hills like you never have before! If you are looking for a guided adventure that takes the guess-work out of planning an awesome trip, here’s the place to sign up! Choose from a guided photography, craft-brewery, moonlight tours of the Flint Hills, or customize a private tour.
8. Pat’s Beef Jerky – Liebenthal, Kansas
In my book, nothing is better on the trail than beef jerky! And no beef jerky is better than Pat’s (#boldstatement). If the wonderful town of Liebenthal is not on your daily commute, just have it shipped to your door in time for Christmas or a First Day Hike.
9. National Parks Trivial Pursuit Game
After a day of hiking and around the campfire, bring out this fun and challenging game. Easy to pack and carry with a small carabiner attached, it’s got over 600 questions about the national parks with categories including Natural Wonders, Battlefields & Historic Sites, Cultural Heritage, Science & Nature, Wildlife, and Wild Card. $19.18 on Amazon
10. NSR Riding Bicycle Tour Camping Tent
This tent fits both you and your bike, with room for the bike to securely stand upright, cutting down on concerns about theft and weather. It packs down to fit into a pannier, and weighs only 4.1 pounds. You could be the envy of everyone on the Bike Across Kansas! $299.99
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