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We recently completed our first full year as an organization. And what a full first year it has been! Members of FLAT played a major role in reminding the Lawrence … Continue reading “FLAT feats: A look back at 2018 accomplishments”

I like to hike solo, but my sense of direction isn’t always reliable on winding paths like the Kansas River Trails in North Lawrence or the Clinton Lake North Shore … Continue reading “Get Outdoors Kansas App Helps Navigate Winding Trails”

Lawrence has been presented with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect our historic Kaw River waterfront with Downtown Lawrence. A stronger connection to the river will create opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to take a stroll along … Continue reading “Take Me to the River”

Dear Friends – The last 5 miles of the 22-mile Lawrence Loop will not be completed in 5 years unless you tell city commissioners to budget for it now. At … Continue reading “ACTION ALERT: Tell city commissioners to budget funds to complete the Lawrence Loop”

Completed sections of the Lawrence Loop shown with a black dashed line. The yellow arrows point to connecting trails.

Join FLAT and other local organizations at the family-friendly Trails That Connect Us celebration hosted by Free State Brewing Company. What: Enjoy beer, food, music, a brewery open house, activities … Continue reading “You’re Invited to Trails that Connect Us April 27”

Ever wonder who built the trails you enjoy today? In this post, Carl Ringler, who led the creation of the Clinton Lake Trails, tells the story of the trail system’s development. Thank … Continue reading “Perry and Clinton Lake Trails built by dedicated nature lovers”

Friends of Lawrence Area Trails (FLAT) wishes to contract with an individual or firm to assist with capacity–building for this newly forming organization by establishing systems for organizing and promoting trails events, creating a volunteer program, … Continue reading “Friends of Lawrence Area Trails (FLAT) is hiring a community coordinator”

The Douglas County Community Foundation recently made a $9,700 LiveWell Community Wellness grant to Lawrence Parks and Recreation to place wayfinding signs along the completed sections of the Lawrence Loop.