# Explore

Source: https://basswoodresort.com/explore/
Updated: 2025-08-04

## Explore Northwest Missouri & Kansas City

#### Basecamp with us in Platte City and reach ski slopes, thrill rides, and river‑bluff hikes in **15–40 minutes**.

### Snow Creek Ski & Snowboard Area – 12 Minutes Away

Trade campfire crackle for crisp, groomed corduroy at Snow Creek in Weston, MO. From December through early March you can carve 300 vertical feet, ride the 1 200‑ft tubing lanes, or warm up inside the Blitzen Bar—all before you’re back at your Basswood cabin for cocoa.

- 12 groomed trails
- 6 tubing lanes
- Night skiing Thu–Sun
- Order Basswood Pizza Shack online—your pie arrives when you return

 ![Two children ski down a snowy slope wearing helmets, goggles, and colorful winter clothing. Other skiers are visible in the background on the bright, sunny mountain.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AdobeStock_177744146-1024x683.jpeg)

 [Plan Your Ski Day](https://www.skisnowcreek.com/?_ga-ft=aIpFVA.AA.AA.AA.AA.hW-999hwRXGevJifuiYDHw..1.ivee_group__basswood_resort)

### Hike, Bike, Paddle & Cast

![A large tree with green leaves leans over the edge of a calm lake; a picnic table and benches sit on the grassy, partially muddy shoreline under a bright blue sky.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AdobeStock_310954183-scaled.jpeg)

#### Weston Bend State Park

River‑bluff trail system & ADA overlook (10 mi).

![A woman and two young boys walk along a forest trail. The boys are holding sticks and appear to be exploring, while the woman follows behind, smiling. The scene is lush and green with sunlight filtering through the trees.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AdobeStock_211148293-scaled.jpeg)

#### Parkville Nature Sanctuary

Waterfall loop great for kids (18 mi).

![A young boy and an adult, both smiling, are fishing together on a boat at sunset. The sun is low over a calm lake, casting a warm glow on the water and their faces. Trees line the distant shore.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/shutterstock_1197062707-1-scaled.jpg)

#### Missouri River Guided Fishing

Trophy catfish charters depart Platte Landing Marina (15 mi).

![A large flock of white geese gathers on snowy ground under a clear blue sky, with several geese flying and many others standing closely together.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AdobeStock_321861924-scaled-e1753967932984.jpeg)

#### Loess Bluffs Wildlife Refuge

400k migrating snow geese each Nov (45 mi).

### Big‑Smile Day Trips for Every Age

Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun

30 mi 175 acres, 7 coasters, Midwest’s largest waterpark.

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

24 mi 200 species, new penguin habitat, giraffe feedings.

Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark

25 mi 84° indoor waves year‑round—ideal rainy‑day plan.

Legoland Discovery & SeaLife

23 mi Hands‑on builds + 180° shark tunnel.

### Feel the Roar at Kansas Speedway

 ![Three NASCAR race cars speed around a track. The front car is purple and white with the number 48, followed by a red and white car number 5, and a blue and white car number 47 in the background.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AdobeStock_668275281_Editorial_Use_Only-1024x591.jpeg)

Two NASCAR weekends plus drag nights and concerts. Pair a grandstand day with s’mores at your site.

### Minutes from Kansas City's Best Sports Action

 ![Two soccer players in motion, one wearing a maroon uniform and the other in white, compete for possession of a black-and-white soccer ball on a grassy field. Other players are visible blurred in the background.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AdobeStock_16658833-scaled-e1753970290651-1024x591.jpeg)

Catch Sporting KC under the lights, or slide into Kauffman Stadium (Royals) and Arrowhead (Chiefs) just a few exits farther.