Discover Panama: Trails and Local History

Explore Panama through the Panama Trails and its local history. When choosing a hotel, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: getting active on the trails, learning about the town’s development, or making specific rental plans. Topics range from seasonal activities to historical dates and a private virtual golf club.

Panama Trails: sorting activities by season

The Panama Trails are used for hiking, cycling, and running. In winter, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are also possible there. This seasonal distinction is helpful when planning your timing: the two snow activities are limited to winter, while hiking, cycling, and running are other ways to use the trails. If staying active is a focus of your trip, you can first organize your planned activities according to this distinction and then plan your stay. This will make it clear whether you want to include the winter activities on the trails or focus on the other activities.

Church, cemetery, and railroad history

An early point of reference is the Panama Cemetery: the Panama Cemetery Association was founded in January 1879, before the town of Panama was established. On August 20, 1883, the congregation associated with the Panama Presbyterian Church was established as the Panama Precinct Church near the southeastern corner of the Panama Cemetery. These two dates mark different periods in local history: first the cemetery association, then the church congregation. The Panama Presbyterian Church building was constructed in 1898; it was a large white building with a bell tower. Panama’s historic buildings are considered a living testament to the resilience and determination of its residents. The history of the cemetery, congregation, and church building offers a concrete framework for travelers interested in local history.

The town’s relocation is also part of its historical development: when the railroad was established, Panama was moved to its present location. The town was then considered a station on the Crete Branch of the Missouri-Pacific Railway. The railroad thus adds another historical period to the church and community history. There is a widely held local theory about the origin of the town’s name: it traces the name Panama to the Isthmus of Panama.

Club offerings and rental planning

The Cabin Private Golf Club is a private virtual golf club. Its membership benefits are intended for professional golfers, recreational golfers, families, and friends. The format differs from using the trails: this is a membership-based club offering, while the trails are for various activities. If golf is part of your travel plans, take the nature of this offering into account.

The Panama Community Center can be rented in four-hour blocks. If a rental is relevant to your plans, confirm the terms for your desired date in advance. The time block is one specific point you can check against your plans.

Then check the details of your chosen hotel directly in its listing.

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