South Hutchinson to open Story Adventure Trail Nov. 7, though location and cost remain unannounced
The trail is a joint project with United Way of Reno County, announced Tuesday, Sept. 8, two months before the opening.
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Sign up freeSouth Hutchinson will open an outdoor reading route, the Story Adventure Trail, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, though the city has not said where the trail sits or what it cost.
The opening will feature “You Are a Honey Bee!” from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Kansas. According to the city’s announcement, “As you walk the trail, you’ll discover the story one page at a time buzzing from station to station just like a honey bee exploring its world.” The city said the earlier 11 a.m. start was chosen to make the event more accessible for families with younger children, mirroring the schedule used for United Way’s United. Read. Connect events.
United Way of Reno County, the city’s partner on the project, is the local affiliate of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a program that mails free books to enrolled young children. The organization also distributes local grant dollars, and, according to prior Citizen Journal coverage, was scheduled to host an event in July 2025 offering $26,500 in grants.
The city said the opening celebration may include local partners, vendor booths, treats and costumes, though the announcement named none. It did not say who paid for or built the story stations, or whether they will remain in place after Nov. 7. The city said partner participation and activity highlights would be announced later; it posts updates on its news page.
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