ABC Trails Plan Could Boost Prairie Spirit Trail Connections
The ABC Trails Plan was recently adopted in Allen, Bourbon, and Crawford Counties, and could be a major milestone in expanding the impact of the Prairie Spirit Trail.
Iola Adds New Trail Connection with King of Trails Bridge
A new piece of trail infrastructure has been installed in Iola. The King of Trails Bridge connects downtown Iola to amenities on the south side of Elm Creek, including the Lehigh Portland Trails, the Southwind Rail Trail, South Elm Creek … Read More
Prairie Spirit Trail Repaired in Iola
The City of Iola has completed repairs on two portions of the Prairie Spirit Trail within the city.
2017 Prairie Spirit Trail Challenge Results
Iola has once again been crowned the Prairie Spirit Trail Challenge Champion, in this annual summer competition of communities along the Prairie Spirit Trail.
How the Prairie Spirit Trail Contributes to a Culture of Health
The Prairie Spirit Trail began an amazing period of trail-building and community activism that has led to Allen County being awarded the prestigious national ‘Culture of Health’ prize.
A new trail system at the southern end of the Prairie Spirit Trail: Lehigh Portland Trails
The Lehigh Portland Trails are now officially open in Iola, with a unique mixture of wide gravel trails and narrow singletrack trails, over 7.5 miles in total.
New Trail Connection Coming to Iola
At the southern end of the Prairie Spirit Trail, Iola is adding a new trail link to connect the Southwind Rail Trail to the new Lehigh Portland Trails.
Iola Adopts Complete Streets Policy
On Monday evening, the Iola City Council passed a Complete Streets Policy, becoming the first Prairie Spirit Trail community to do so
Bicycling Family on the Prairie Spirit Trail
The Prairie Spirit Trail recently hosted the Bicycling Family, a family of four on a one-year 7000-mile bicycle tour from Quebec to the Panama Canal.
2015 Trail Town Challenge Champion: Iola
Iola earned top honors in the 2015 Trail Town Challenge, besting Garnett, Ottawa, and the other communities along the Prairie Spirit Trail.