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Birding Hot Spots
Good bird-watching locations in Kansas suggested by "The Guide to Kansas Birds and Birding Hot Spots" by Bob Gress and Pete Janzen, with background paraphrased from the book.
- Citywide star party planned
- Events seek to bring astronomy to masses
- May 9, 2008
- The Astronomy Associates of Lawrence is throwing a star party, and the city of Lawrence is invited. In conjunction with national Astronomy Day on Saturday, the AAL will hold two events to bring stargazing to the masses.
- Local man’s butterfly photo displayed in DC
- May 9, 2008
- A Lawrence resident has captured an image of Monarch butterflies that is on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.
- Closer to the earth
- Lawrence family’s home blends into landscape
- May 8, 2008
- What a magnificent day it was the morning I was driving out to view Chris and Steve Edmonds’ garden. As I walked up to meet Chris Edmonds, we both took a moment to absorb the panoramic view, with white caps on Clinton Lake in the distance.
- Monarch Watch sets open house
- May 8, 2008
- The annual Monarch Watch Open House and plant fundraiser is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Foley Hall on Kansas University’s West Campus.
- Ironman event in June will be first in Kansas
- May 5, 2008
- Some of the world’s most intense endurance athletes soon will be bringing their $400 wetsuits, $4,000 bikes and $161,000 incomes to Lawrence for a competition that already is commanding global attention. Up to 1,500 athletes from 46 states and four countries are expected for the first Ironman 70.3 Kansas, where they will dive into a 1.2-mile swim, pedal through a 56-mile ride and endure a 13.1-mile run.
- Athletes to test city’s mettle
- Lawrence a good fit, organizer says
- May 5, 2008
- Lawrence secured its coveted spot on the Ironman 70.3 circuit for a number of well-established reasons, said Steve Meckfessel, series director:
- SEALs to compete and recruit at event
- May 5, 2008
- Ironman events tend to draw intense, dedicated and committed athletes who embrace the challenge of pushing the limits of their endurance — all in pursuit of a goal that becomes achievable through proper training.
- Triathlon to center on Clinton Lake
- May 5, 2008
- You may think riding a bike for 56 miles is tough. Or hopping off the bike and strapping on running shoes to embark on a half marathon, often striving to keep the pace below 5-minute miles.
- 6News video: Lawrence ready to welcome ‘Ironman 70.3 Kansas’ athletes
- May 4, 2008
- In a little more than a month from now, 1,500 of some of the world's most intense athletes will call Lawrence home…and their temporary stop in town for the first-ever 'Ironman 70.3 Kansas' is being welcomed enthusiastically as a economic engine.
- U.S. must decide polar bears’ status by May 15
- April 30, 2008
- A federal judge in Oakland, Calif., has ordered the Interior Department to decide by May 15 if the polar bear should be protected as an endangered species because of melting sea ice due to global warming.
- 6News video: ‘The Longest Walk’ strolls into Lawrence
- April 29, 2008
- 30 years ago 'The Longest Walk' brought American Indian issues to the steps of Capital Hill. today - members retracing their path were in Lawrence.
- Motorcycle club reorganizes
- April 25, 2008
- The Kansas Short Grass Motorcycle Club will be reorganized at a meeting from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. May 4.
- Two times half champ
- Fort Hays State coach repeats as winner
- April 21, 2008
- Jason McCullough had no excuses not to try to defend his Lawrence Half Marathon title. McCullough, track and field coach at Fort Hays State, had already been in town for the Kansas Relays.
- Runners enjoy weather, city tour
- April 21, 2008
- The thousands of runners that descended on Lawrence on Sunday for the TherapyWorks Half Marathon and 5K got more than they bargained for. In addition to perfect weather and fewer hills, runners got a tour of Lawrence that opened the eyes of even those familiar with the city.
- 6News video: Lawrence hosts half marathon and 5K
- April 20, 2008
- The race is on again, as runners took off for the second Lawrence Half Marathon and 5K run.
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