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Skyline Park Trail Workday
Saturday, October 4, 2014 - 9:00am Topeka, KSThe trail crew will continue working on the two board walks on the South Summit Trail. We'll meet at the gate on Skyline Parkway and drive...
MoreSkyline Park Trail Workday
Saturday, November 1, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Topeka, KSThe trail crew will continue working on the two board walks on the South Summit Trail. We'll meet at the gate on Skyline Parkway and drive...
MorePerry Lake Hiking Trail Workday
Saturday, November 22, 2014 - 9:00am Oskaloosa, KSWorking Time:
9:30 am to about 3:30 pm, with 1/2 hour or so for lunch. Finishing time depends on work needs & group size.
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North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) National Convention
Friday, February 20, 2015 (All day) to Sunday, February 22, 2015 (All day) Kansas City, MOJoin us for the North American Trail Ride Conference National Convention Feb 20-21, 2015! MEMBERSHIP IS NOT NECESSARY TO ATTEND!
Convention...
Perry Lake Hiking Trail - Spring Maintenance Outing
Saturday, March 14, 2015 - 9:00am to 3:45pm Oskaloosa, KSWe'll be working on improving part of this 30-mile trail. Bring a lunch, water, and bow saws or loppers if you have them (we do have extra...
MoreMacLennan Park Trail Workday
Saturday, March 14, 2015 - 9:00am , KSWe'll be working on the trails Saturday from 9:00 to noon. All tools will be provided.
MoreClear Bush Honeysuckle along Shunga Creek
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm Topeka, KSHelp clear bush honeysuckle from the woods along Shunga Creek. Felker Park is along Gage Blvd adjacent to Shunga Creek. We will continue to clear...
MoreClinton Lake Equestrian Trails Work Day
Thursday, March 19, 2015 (All day) Lawrence, KSJoin Back Country Horsemen of Kansas for a trails work day at Clinton Lake. Meet at Rockhaven Campground Day Parking at 10am. We will go to the...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MoreLake Scott State Park Trails Work Weekend
Saturday, April 18, 2015 (All day) to Sunday, April 19, 2015 (All day) Scott City, KSTrail work weekend with camping and riding.
MoreAERC Ride to Benefit Back Country Horsemen of Kansas
Saturday, April 25, 2015 (All day) to Sunday, April 26, 2015 (All day) Marquette, KSVolunteers needed to help facilitate competitive endurance ride on Saturday. Trail work day and clinic Sunday.
MoreState Park Open House
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 5:00am to 11:00pm Lawrence, KSThe Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism announced that all state parks will hold an Open House on Saturday April 25th, 2015. There...
MorePrairie Spirit Trail State Park Open House- Ottawa Depot
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 11:00am to 3:00pm Ottawa, KSState Park Open House.
Trail Support organizations will have exhibits as well as free snacks through the lunch hour.
A good chance...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, May 10, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MoreIMBA Trail Care Crew Workshop at Horizon
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 9:00am to 5:00pm Arkansas City, KSIMBA Trail Building Workshop
MoreNational Trails Day
Saturday, June 6, 2015 (All day) , KSTrail permit fee will be waived in honor of National Trails Day. ( Daily permits are normally $3.50 for adults 16 yrs of age or older, or an...
MoreSustainable Trail Building Workshop
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 11:45am to 1:00pm Manhattan, KSPGASLA Manhattan is celebrating National Trails Day by partnering with Aaron Apel, of Big Poppi Bicycle Co. and Manhattan Trail Works, to host a...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, June 14, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, August 9, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MoreTrail Nerds Assoc. North Shore Trail Run
Saturday, September 5, 2015 - 6:00am to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSRunning Race on wooded trails starting near the entrance to Lake Henry just South of the Park Office building. Race from that area on trails to...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, September 13, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MoreHealthy Fun at the State Parks Day
Saturday, September 26, 2015 (All day) LAWRENCE, KSOur events...
One hour Hike starts at Noon at the Beach Parking Lot
Grand Re-Opening of our 9 hole Frisbee Disc Golf Course - Come...
New Trail Workday at Skyline Park Topeka
Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 9:00am , KSMeet at the top of the paved park road (above the gates) at 9:00 and we'll work until around noon clearing new trail corridor. The work site...
MoreNew Trail Workday at Skyline Park Topeka
Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm , KSMeet at the top of the paved park road (above the gates) at 9:00 and we'll work until around noon clearing new trail corridor. The work site...
MoreNew Trail Workday at Skyline Park Topeka
Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm , KSMeet at the top of the paved park road (above the gates) at 9:00 and we'll work until around noon clearing new trail corridor. The work site...
MoreNew Trail Workday at Skyline Park Topeka
Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm , KSMeet at the top of the paved park road (above the gates) at 9:00 and we'll work until around noon clearing new trail corridor. The work site...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next guided hike will take place on December 13th. Meet at the Park Office at 1 p.m. We’ll take a 2 hour hike. This month we’ll be heading...
MoreFirst Day Guided Hike
Friday, January 1, 2016 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSStart the year off right, with US on the trails. We will start out in our Picnic Area on our hike. Hopefully we’ll have a chance to see the...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, February 14, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreClinton Lake North Shore Trail Workday
Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 9:00am , KSVolunteer trail workday to repair the Red Trail near Campground 1.
MoreSkyline Park Trail Workday
Saturday, March 5, 2016 - 9:00am Topeka, KSWe're going to continue work on the new loop on Saturday at Skyline Park.
We'll meet at the park gates (35th and Skyline Parkway...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, March 13, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreWednesday Walk - Flint Hills Nature Trail
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 (All day) , KSWhy wait for the weekend? The longest trail in Kansas at 117 miles, this all volunteer, Rails-To-Trails project crosses five counties in eastern...
MoreSkyline Park Trail Workday
Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 9:00am Topeka, KSWe're going to continue work on the new loop on Saturday at Skyline Park.
We'll meet at the park gates (35th and Skyline Parkway...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, April 10, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreRun/Walk Coyote Trail @ Webster State Park
Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 9:00am to 10:00am Stockton, KSRun/Walk the Coyote Trail at 9 am. The loop is approx. 3 miles long. Bridget Starbuck will be leading the run starting at 9 however you are...
MoreNational Trails Day
Saturday, May 7, 2016 - 9:00am to 2:00pm , KSNational Trails Day activities.
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, May 8, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreNew Volunteer Orientation
Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am Overland Park, KSIt’s not just gardening! Consider spending part of your leisure time volunteering at Overland Park's 300-acre Arboretum and Botanical Gardens...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, June 12, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreFREE Entry Day at Clinton State Park
Saturday, August 13, 2016 (All day) Lawrence, KSEnjoy the State Park without purchasing a daily vehicle permit TODAY!
MoreNew Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am Overland Park, KSIt’s not just gardening! Consider spending part of your leisure time volunteering at Overland Park's 300-acre Arboretum and Botanical Gardens...
MoreSkyline Park Trail Workday
Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 9:00am Topeka, KSThe trail crew will continue working on the two board walks on the South Summit Trail. We'll meet at the gate on Skyline Parkway and drive...
MoreKansas-Trails-Conference-2016
Saturday, November 19, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm , KSThis is huge. Sunflower Outdoor and Bike Shop is partnering with the Kansas Trails Council and LMBC - Lawrence Mountain Bike Club to bring you the...
MorePerry Lake Hiking Trail Maintenance
Saturday, January 28, 2017 - 9:15am to 3:30pm Oskaloosa, KSMeeting Time:
9:15 am
Working Time:
9:30 am to about 3:30 pm, with 1/2 hour or so for lunch.
Bring: Lunch, snacks, water...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, February 12, 2017 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MorePerry Lake Hiking Trail Maintenance
Saturday, March 25, 2017 - 9:15am to 3:30pm Oskaloosa, KSDetails for this outing still TBD. Contact Steve Hassler for further details: 913-707-3296 (mobile), 913-851-8154 (home),...
MoreNational River Cleanup - Big Blue River
Saturday, April 15, 2017 - 9:00pm to 11:30pm Manhattan, KSVolunteers being sought to help clean up trash along Big Blue River. Event is sponsored by Tuttle Creek State Park, americanrivers.org and...
MorePerry Lake Hiking Trail Maintenance
Saturday, October 28, 2017 - 9:15am to 3:45pm Oskaloosa, KSWe'll be working on improving part of this 30-mile trail. Bring a lunch, water, and bow saws or loppers if you have them (we do have extra...
MoreLawrence River Trail Workday
Saturday, November 4, 2017 - 9:00am , KSThe Lawrence River Trail Needs Your Help!
On Saturday Nov. 4 we will be doing tread repair on The River Trail.
It is going to be a...
Manhattan River Trail Workday
Saturday, November 18, 2017 - 9:00am to Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 9:00am , KSMHK River Trail maintenance on Saturday and Sunday this weekend (Nov 18th and 19th) 9am Start! We will be finished up by noon both days.
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Skyline Park Workday
Saturday, December 23, 2017 - 9:00am , KSWe'll be finishing work on the teeter totters so bring cordless drills and dress warmly!
MoreSkyline Park Trail Workday
Saturday, February 3, 2018 - 9:00am , KSWe'll be working on clearing a new turn on the downhill section of the Sunset Loop (southwest loop) on the south end of the loop. We'll...
More40th Anniversary of Perry Lake Hiking Trail - National Recreation Trail Designation
Saturday, March 3, 2018 (All day) , KSThe volunteer groups that help maintain the 29-mile Perry Lake Hiking Trail are celebrating its 40th year as a National Recreation Trail.
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MorePerry Lake Hiking Trail Maintenance - Perry KS
Saturday, March 10, 2018 - 9:15am to 3:15pm Oskaloosa, KSWe'll be working on improving part of this 30-mile trail. Bring a lunch, water, and bow saws or loppers if you have them (we do have extra)....
MoreClinton Trails Workday
Saturday, March 17, 2018 - 9:00am , KSWe plan to complete the construction of the new boardwalks on the Blue Trail west of the park road. We will work from 9:00 until around noon...
MoreManhattan Trail Works - Trail Workday
Saturday, May 5, 2018 - 9:00am to Sunday, May 6, 2018 - 9:00am , KSA little trail maintenance on the Manhattan River Trail to help kick off MHK Bike Month. We will supply all the tools and work from 9:00 to noon...
MoreManhattan Trail Works - Trail Workday
Saturday, May 5, 2018 - 9:00am to Sunday, May 6, 2018 - 9:00am , KSA little trail maintenance on the Manhattan River Trail to help kick off MHK Bike Month. We will supply all the tools and work from 9:00 to noon...
MoreNorth Shore Trail Summer Touchup
Sunday, June 24, 2018 - 8:00am , KSSunday - June 24: 8:00AM at the Corps Trailhead (not the office). Light lopping from Corps trailhead to Lands End. Ideally this will go really...
MoreMHK Zoo Trails Volunteer Work Day
Sunday, August 5, 2018 - 12:00pm to 3:15pm , KSAll tools will be provided by Manhattan Trail Works and Kansas Trails Council
Trail work is exactly what it sounds like, its outside work...
MoreMHK River Trails Volunteer Work Day
Sunday, August 12, 2018 - 12:00pm to 3:15pm , KSAll tools will be provided by Manhattan Trail Works and Kansas Trails Council
Trail work is exactly what it sounds like, its outside work...
MoreMHK River Trails Volunteer Work Day
Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 9:00am to 12:00pm , KSAll tools will be provided by Manhattan Trail Works and Kansas Trails Council
Trail work is exactly what it sounds like, its outside work...
MoreMHK River Trails Volunteer Work Day
Sunday, August 26, 2018 - 9:00am to 12:15pm , KSAll tools will be provided by Manhattan Trail Works and Kansas Trails Council
Trail work is exactly what it sounds like, its outside work...
MoreKSS Sunday Funday
Sunday, November 4, 2018 - 10:00am to 2:00pm , KSJoin us for lunch, trail work clinic, skills clinics, group rides, and give aways!
Bring your kids, bring your pets, bring your bikes!
MorePerry Lake Hiking Trail Reroute Workdays
Saturday, November 10, 2018 - 9:00am to Sunday, November 11, 2018 - 5:00pm , KSMark your calendars! We're tackling a trail reroute on the weekend of November 10-11. This will address a problem stream crossing near...
MoreTrail Talk - Phillipsburg
Monday, December 3, 2018 - 6:30pm Phillipsburg, KSJoin us for an evening to talk about trails in the area and across the state.
MoreTrail Talk - Norton
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 - 6:30pm Norton, KSJoin us for an evening to talk about trails in the area and across the state.
MoreTrail Talk - Osborne
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - 6:30pm Osborne, KSJoin us for an evening to talk about trails in the area and across the state.
MoreSkyline Park Trail Workday
Saturday, December 8, 2018 - 9:00am , KSJoin us for a honeysuckle clearing workday to get a new area in the Sunset Loop ready to build trails. We'll provide hand tools and you...
MoreNorth Shore Trail Bridge
Saturday, December 15, 2018 - 9:00am to 12:00pm , KSWe're going to rebuild the bridge at Mile 6.6 on the Blue Trail. This is the bridge we've called the "Broken Bridge" for...
MorePerry Lake Hiking Trail Maintenance - Perry KS
Sunday, March 31, 2019 (All day) , KSUPDATE: The March 30/31 Maintenance Outing has changed to Sunday March 31 only, due to weather and trail conditions. Still meeting a Longview Park...
MoreTrails That Connect Us - Open House
Friday, April 26, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm Lawrence, KSJOIN FREE STATE FOR “TRAILS THAT CONNECT US”
Friday April 26th 5-8PM *** Free State Brewing Co. 1923 Moodie Road, Lawrence, KS
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MoreMacLennan Park Trail Workday
Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 8:30am , KSJoin us Saturday to work on the MacLennan Park Trails near Cedar Crest. We'll meet in the parking lot west of the Governor's mansion....
MorePerry Lake Hiking Trail - Flood Debris Cleanup
Saturday, October 19, 2019 (All day) , KSPerry Lake reached a new record over 921' lake elevation set on May 29. Many parts of Perry Lake Hiking Trail have been underwater for...
MoreClinton North Shore Trail Workday
Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm , KSThe trail recovery effort will continue Saturday from 9:00 to noon with work clearing the first mile of the Blue Trail.
We'll meet at...
MorePerry Lake Hiking Trail - Maintenance Outing
Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 9:15am to 3:15pm , KSMaintenance outing: 10/19/19, 9:15am
Where: Old Military Trail (OMT) group camp area entrance/parking lot.
As of today, Perry Lake...
Perry Lake Hiking Trail - Flood Debris Cleanup
Saturday, November 2, 2019 (All day) , KSPerry Lake reached a new record over 921' lake elevation set on May 29. Many parts of Perry Lake Hiking Trail have been underwater for...
MorePerry Lake Hiking Trail - Flood Debris Cleanup
Saturday, November 16, 2019 (All day) , KSPerry Lake reached a new record over 921' lake elevation set on May 29. Many parts of Perry Lake Hiking Trail have been underwater for...
MoreLatham Trail Workday
Sunday, November 17, 2019 - 9:00am , KSWe're planning to recover the trail sections that have been under water since last spring and summer. This will involve removing logs and...
MoreClinton North Shore Workday
Saturday, December 14, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm , KSWe're going to begin the recovery and rebuilding of the Red Trail Saturday. We'll meet at 9:00 at the Corps Visitor Center and caravan...
MoreClinton Red Trail Recovery Workday
Saturday, December 28, 2019 - 9:00am Topeka, KSTrail Team,
We're going to fire up the Red Trail recovery team again on Saturday, Dec. 28 from 9:00 AM to noonish. With a good...
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