Tag Archive: 'Rail Trail' (Page 3)
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Flint Hills Nature Trail Design Workshops
Posted on February 11, 2014 | No CommentsThe Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism and Kanza Rails-Trails Conservancy are hosting two design workshops about upcoming work on the Flint Hill Nature Trail. The meetings are February 20 in Ottawa, and February 21 in Council Grove.
Opportunity Lost: The O-Keet-Sha Trail
Posted on January 10, 2014 | 2 CommentsIn the late 1970s, Kansas rail-trail pioneers envisioned a route between Leavenworth and Lawrence, on an abandoned Union Pacific Railroad line. Sadly, it was not meant to be, but it laid the groundwork for today's growing rail-trail network.
Kansas Trail News: November 18, 2013
Posted on November 19, 2013 | No CommentsIola Trails To Connect With Southwind Rail Trail, Emporia State Article On Rail-Trails, Marquette Pioneer Trail Dedication, Sunflower Santa Fe Trail Progress, Redbud Trail Update, and more trail news from Kansas!
Grant to Fund New Trail in Iola
Posted on June 20, 2013 | No CommentsThe city of Iola is planning to use a Transportation Enhancement grant to fund the development of a short rail-to-trail conversion project to connect with the Prairie Spirit Trail.
Southwind Rail Trail Grand Opening
Posted on June 15, 2013 | No CommentsThe Southwind Rail Trail held its official grand opening ceremony on June 8th. Here are some photos of the event, and the trail.
2013 Transportation Enhancement Grants Announced
Posted on June 12, 2013 | No CommentsThe Kansas Department of Transportation has selected 35 projects for funding through the federal Transportation Enhancements program. The list include bicycling-related projects in 17 Kansas communities.
McPherson County Commissioners Urged To Support Trails
Posted on May 28, 2013 | No CommentsA recent letter in the McPherson Sentinel urges County Commissioners to see through the lies from anti-trail zealots, and to 'educate themselves on the benefits of trails and their positive impact on communities'.
Southwind Rail Trail Grand Opening June 8th in Iola
Posted on May 25, 2013 | No CommentsThe Southwind Rail Trail is holding a grand opening event on June 8th in Iola. This 6-mile trail between Iola and Humboldt features a crushed limestone surface, and several scenic points, including the magnificent Elm Creek railroad bridge.
Meadowlark Trail Progress
Posted on May 13, 2013 | No CommentsThe final steps are being completed on the Meadowlark Trail, which will stretch between McPherson and Lindsborg in central Kansas.
The Katy Trail in Kansas — What Could Have Been
Posted on April 10, 2011 | 1 CommentSadly, there is no 'Katy Trail' in Kansas, but judging by the name of the railroad the trail is based on -- the M-K-T (Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway) -- there should be! Here's a look a what has been lost.-
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