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Funding is one of the biggest hurdles—and opportunities—when it comes to building and sustaining trails. Join us for Episode 4 of Trail Talk Tuesdays as we explore the ins and outs of funding trail development and projects across Kansas. From grants to partnerships to creative community strategies, our panel will share insights to help make your trail vision a reality.

Jenny Kramer, Kansas Department of Transportation
Trisha Purdon, Kansas Department of Commerce/Office of Rural Prosperity
Mike Goodwin, KTI for Cherie Riffey, KDWP
Kelli Mark, Sunflower Foundation

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This 34-mile trek takes you past a series of “Ike sites,” honoring the 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Along the route, you’ll encounter historical landmarks, public art, and symbols of his legacy — from his hometown roots to the creation of the Interstate Highway System. The ride follows Eisenhower’s journey from a barefoot boy fishing in Mud Creek to the Supreme Allied Commander who helped shape modern America. It’s a chronological tribute and a ride through the very heart of the nation.

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The Lake Miola loops are the perfect escape for city dwellers craving a dose of nature. This crushed limestone trail circles the entire lake in Paola, Kansas, winding in and out of the woods and opening up to sweeping lake views. Along the way, you’ll pass campsites and the beach on the western shore — where, come early fall, flocks of geese claim it as their own. Just an hour from Kansas City, Lake Miola is an easy, refreshing retreat from the urban grind.

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The Tomahawk Creek Trail winds through quiet neighborhoods, along the edges of business parks, and across an old golf course — a true urban adventure. It’s a perfect example of how Johnson County has transformed its streams and creeks into little oases of nature woven throughout the community.

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If you want to ride the "Crown Jewel" of the Johnson County Park Streamway Systems it's the Gary L Haller Trail that runs from Shawnee to Lenexa to Olathe.

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Memorial Park is Russell’s go-to destination for outdoor fun, relaxation, and community pride. Families flock to the playgrounds, ballfields, and picnic areas, while the walking and biking paths invite you to explore every corner of the park. A full disc golf course and classic horseshoe pits add even more ways to play, giving visitors plenty of options to stay active. Just beyond, you’ll find the Veterans Memorial honoring service and sacrifice, adding a meaningful sense of history to the setting. The nearby pool keeps summer days cool, and the golf course offers wide-open greens for a different kind of adventure. With wildlife, open space, and activities for all ages, Memorial Park is more than a park—it’s where Russell comes together.

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Just west of Colby, an old landfill is being reimagined into something extraordinary: a mountain bike trail system that will serve as the region’s first home for NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) competition.

Led by Dave Williams and a team of dedicated volunteers, the project will transform forgotten ground into a hub of youth development, outdoor recreation, and community pride. The vision includes twisting singletrack, flowing berms, and challenging features designed not only for competition but also for fun—welcoming riders of all ages and skill levels.

This project is more than just trails. It’s about giving kids a place to grow, compete, and belong. It’s about turning a once-unused space into a vibrant destination where the community can gather, cheer, and ride together.

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From Norton to Atwood to Osborne, trails are giving communities their own unique way to shine. Just outside of Stockton, the Coyote Trail offers a smooth, scenic route that’s perfect for getting outside and moving. In Atwood, the Lake Path circles the water with an easygoing loop made for walkers, joggers, and families. At Prairie Dog State Park, the nature trail brings you right into the beauty of prairie wildlife and wide-open views. And if you’re looking for more of a thrill, Osborne’s Shady Bend Trails MTB course delivers with twists, turns, and plenty of fun on two wheels.

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In Colby, the trails tie everything together—you can stroll from the high school to the aquatic center, cut through the park, and wind up at the community college without ever leaving the path. It’s a perfect snapshot of how trails connect people, places, and the heart of a community.

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