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Gorgeous trails and views await you at the KU Field Station, located just 6 miles north of Lawrence. It features 5 miles of public nature trails and is open daily … Continue reading “Get Out There: KU Field Station”

During the Lawrence City Commission’s June 21 discussion of the City’s draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), several Commissioners expressed the need to include funding for construction projects that would … Continue reading “Lawrence City Commissioners Express Support for Completing the Lawrence Loop by 2027”

The City of Lawrence has identified the Lawrence Loop as one of two city projects that would benefit from a targeted funding strategy in a new report. The City is … Continue reading “City of Lawrence Grant Writing Strategy Highlights Lawrence Loop”

Progress continues on the construction of the Lawrence Loop from Peterson Park to North Michigan Street. New concrete paths on either side of McDonald Drive have been poured. One of … Continue reading “Construction Continues on the Newest Loop Segment”

The majority of the concrete and dirt work on the new Peterson Park to North Michigan Street Lawrence Loop is complete. Work in preparation for the tunnel on the Michigan … Continue reading “New Lawrence Loop Construction Update”

The Conrad & Viola McGrew Nature Preserve is a hidden gem within the city limits. At its heart is a very pretty and serene trail that winds behind houses and … Continue reading “Get out there: Conrad & Viola McGrew Nature Preserve”

The City of Lawrence maintains more than 4 miles of trails at the Rock Chalk Park complex in West Lawrence. This includes almost a mile of concrete trail and more … Continue reading “Get out there: Rock Chalk Park Trails”

Work is progressing on the newest section of the Lawrence Loop. The new trail segment begins at Peterson Park and continues east to Michigan Street. Peterson Park is located at … Continue reading “Peterson Park to Michigan Street Loop Section Under Construction”

Join us Wednesday, February 5th at Lawrence Beer Company for their next round of fundraising trivia to benefit FLAT! We have selected Star Wars for the topic, the original trilogy … Continue reading “Feb 5 Star Wars Trivia to benefit FLAT”

By Chris Tilden, FLAT Advocacy Coordinator Engineering work, coordinated by Bartlett and West, continues on the section of the Lawrence Loop that will extend the Loop northward from the current … Continue reading “Lawrence Loop Progress Report”

Join Friends of Lawrence Area Trails for a happy hour where you can meet up with other Lawrence area trail lovers. January 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Abe and Jake’s Landing, 8 E … Continue reading “FLAT 2020 Kickoff Happy Hour January 9”

Save the date for FLAT’s 2020 Kickoff Party on Thursday, January 9, 5:30-7:30 at Abe and Jake’s Landing. This is a free, fun event where you can meet up with … Continue reading “FLAT 2020 Kickoff Happy Hour January 9”

The Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park is located on site of the June 2, 1856 Battle of Black Jack.  In the battle, the abolitionist John Brown led a Free State … Continue reading “Get Out There: Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park”

Here’s a recap of recent decisions the Lawrence City Commission made that will advance progress on completing the sections of the Lawrence Loop that run northward from Hobbs Park in … Continue reading “City Plans Lawrence Loop Extensions”

By Courtney Masterson, Native Lands LLC The Lawrence River Trail is the focus of a two year restoration project, “Protecting the Watershed of Douglas County through History, Education and Action.” Friends … Continue reading “Kaw Riverbank Restoration Project Update-Fall 2019”

By Suzan Hampton, FLAT Board Member New additions at Burroughs Creek Park on 15th Street are worth a stop next time you’re heading out on the Burroughs Creek Trail (Lawrence … Continue reading “Water, shade, food AND inspiration on the Burroughs Creek Trail (Lawrence Loop)”

Trail advocates recently let the Lawrence City Commission know that zero planned funding to complete the Lawrence Loop in 2021-2024 was unacceptable. And the commission listened! Now we need your … Continue reading “City budget work group proposes restoring $700,000 funding for the Lawrence Loop in 2021-2022”

FLAT is seeking 4 changes to the proposed Lawrence and Douglas County Bike Plan Update that we believe will improve safety and increase ridership within our area bikeway system. All of these … Continue reading “FLAT Proposes 4 Improvements to Bike Plan”

Join FLAT and other local organizations on Friday, April 26 at the family-friendly Trails that Connect Us celebration hosted by Free State Brewing Company. What: Enjoy beer, KB’s Smokehouse food, music … Continue reading “You are Invited to Trails that Connect Us April 26”

By Kelly Barth Many of us would like to find ways to cut down on our carbon footprint and contribute less to global warming. According to the European Cyclist Federation, … Continue reading “Bike the Loop to cut down your carbon footprint”

By Rex Buchanan, Director Emeritus, Kansas Geological Survey For the most part, the Lawrence Loop follows fairly flat topography and, like most roads, avoids abrupt changes in elevation. As a result, … Continue reading “Rocks along the Loop Trail Reveal 300 Million Years of Local Geologic History”