Franklin County Sheriff & EMS to Patrol Prairie Spirit Trail
The Franklin County sheriff and Emergency Medical Services are working on an agreement to patrol the Prairie Spirit Trail and Flint Hills Nature Trail.
Beware Loose Rock at Cofachique Park Trailhead
Heads up: The City of Iola is resurfacing the paved parking lot at Cofachique Park, and the loose rock can be a hazard for bicycle traffic.
New Prairie Spirit Trail Archway Dedicated in Iola
In addition to the new wayfinding signage recently installed in Iola, the city also has a new decorative archway over the Prairie Spirit Trail where it crossed US-54 highway.
New Prairie Spirit Trail Signs in Iola
Iola has recently added new signs along the Prairie Spirit Trail. The new signs provide visitors with information to help find services, amenities, and major landmarks.
Bicycling Festival Coming To The Prairie Spirit Trail
Iola is hosting a new bicycling event called the Portland Alley Pedalfest, a festival of bikes, music, food, and fun. The inaugural event is September 12-13 in Iola.
Ottawa Embraces Playability Along the Prairie Spirit Trail
Recent additions along the Prairie Spirit Trail have helped to earn Ottawa Kansas a designated as a Playful City USA for the sixth time.
Prairie Spirit Trail Bicyclist Dies Near Carlyle
Stan Scoville, 69, of Iola, Kansas, died Saturday, May 2, 2015, doing what he enjoyed most, riding his bicycle on the Prairie Spirit Trail.
Train to Trails June 20th
Bicyclists can ride the Midland Railroad from Baldwin City to Ottawa on June 20th to ride the Prairie Spirit Trail and/or Flint Hills Nature Trail.
National Trails Day is June 6th
Celebrate National Trails Day with a ride on one of the star attractions in the Sunflower State, the Prairie Spirit Trail!
Southwind Rail Trail 2nd Anniversary Celebration June 5-6 in Iola
Join the 2nd Anniversary Celebration with a group ride on the Prairie Spirit Trail and the Southwind Rail Trail.