Take a hike

Don’t be a wuss. Bundle up and head outside for winter hiking. The cold months reveal a completely different view from the trail.

Features
Jenny Coon Peterson
Martin Park, 5000 W. Memorial, is the metro’s escape-within-the-city, offering more than three miles of unpaved trails. The place is known for its birds — just check out the bird-viewing wall near the nature center — but there’s an even better show during the winter.

 

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Stop gap

An obvious hole in the city trail network exists along Nichols Hills boundaries, but officials and donors are seeking to fill it.

News
Greg Horton
A plan to extend the Oklahoma City multiuse trails through Nichols Hills appears to be moving forward.

 

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Biking for a cause!

Oklahoma Earthbike Fellowship’s fundraiser promises fun, food, music, prizes, games and a silent auction.

Sports
Carmen Forman
Saturday

 

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Mileage may vary

While MAPS 3 promised 70 miles of new sidewalks, project officials say only about 25 miles can be built for the $6.8 million budget.

News
Clifton Adcock
Despite a promise of 70 miles of new sidewalks as part of the MAPS 3 program, Oklahoma City is now looking at constructing possibly less than 40 percent of that amount for the entire project.

 

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Zoo it

OKG7 things to do
Gazette staff
Now, gawking at animals is healthier than ever! The Oklahoma City Zoo, 2101 N.E. 50th, recently unveiled nine newly mapped walking trails. Ranging in distance from .32 miles to 2.87 miles, the trails provide scenery and safety. Park admission is $5-$8. Call 424-3344 or visit okczoo.com.

Daily, ongoing

 

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Walk on

Work is ready to get under way on the first phase of sidewalk construction under MAPS 3.

News
Tim Farley
Sidewalk construction may not be the sexiest MAPS 3 project, but it will serve a practical purpose for a number of Oklahoma City’s neighborhoods and main thoroughfares.

 

Wednesday, March 20, 2013