April 2020
FLAT Month of Creativity – Kid Friendly
Celebrate our trails as we keep our physical distance. Anyone big or small, young or well aged can play.
Find out more »April 2022
EVENT CANCELED! Trails the Connect Us
Due to the threat of high winds and potential storms this evening Free State, who was hosting the event, unfortunately made the tough decision to cancel this event. A hearty thanks to all the organizations and vendors that had signed on, we look forward to getting the band back together in the future! Join us April 29, 5:00-8:00pm — for the family-friendly Trails that Connect Us. Come to the Free State Brewing Bottling Facility on the Burroughs Creek Trail Loop…
Find out more »June 2022
Expanding Our Local Trail Systems
Speakers: Mark Hecker, Lawrence Parks and Recreation — Current and upcoming trail-building plans. Glenn Rodden, Baldwin City Administrator — Plans for Southward Expansion of the Maple Leaf Trail (to connect to the Prairie Spirit and Flint Hills Trails). Kent Williams, Kaw River Commons — Information about a vision of an interconnected trail system in downtown Lawrence, creating new connections to the Kansas River. Chris Tilden, LiveWell Douglas County and FLAT board member — Promoting trail use among people of all…
Find out more »July 2022
Lawrence Community Bike Ride
Make plans now to attend the 2022 Lawrence Community Bike Ride Saturday, July 16th from 8:30 - 11:00am. All rides and festivities begin at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum located at 27th and Waukarusa by the YSC Soccer Fields.
Find out more »October 2022
The Belgian Waffle Ride
Plan to drop by the Friends of Lawrence Area Trails (FLAT) table at The Belgian Waffle events on Saturday, October 15th. 8:00 am Eliel & Pablove Breakfast Burrito Ride. Open to all! 10:00–6:00 pm BWR Expo @ 8th & Massachusetts Noon–6:00 pm Beer garden @ 8th & Massachusetts A mostly off-road parcourse throughout the northeast region of Kansas was carefully designed to provide double the elevation per mile than many events in the region, giving this event has a unique…
Find out more »38N Fest
Join us at the Fest! October 28, 2022 – 7-9pm Tall Tales and Campfire stories. Fellow Kansan Adventurers. Come ready to be inspired by the stories of the 38 North community and learn how to get more involved. Did we mention there will be beer? Come to hang and celebrate outdoor adventure in Kansas! Be sure to visit the Friends of Lawrence Area Trails table! Pick up area trail maps, grab a t-shirt and learn about multiple trails in our…
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