Tag: Lawrence Loop
Lawrence Loop Progress Report
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 terminus of the Burroughs Creek Trail at 11th Street in East Lawrence. A date for construction has not been set. City officials indicate discussions with the … Continue reading “Lawrence Loop Progress Report”
FLAT 2020 Kickoff Happy Hour January 9
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 6th Street Grab a beer and appetizers and get the latest on: –Extending the Lawrence Loop–Other area trail projects in the works –FLAT’s 2020 action … Continue reading “FLAT 2020 Kickoff Happy Hour January 9”
Water, shade, food AND inspiration on the Burroughs Creek Trail (Lawrence Loop)
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 Loop). A partnership of community, government, higher ed, nonprofit, and local businesses launched Prairie Block at Burroughs Creek Park on June 1, National Trails Day/National … Continue reading “Water, shade, food AND inspiration on the Burroughs Creek Trail (Lawrence Loop)”
Bike the Loop to cut down your carbon footprint
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, bicycling is a great way to do that saying, “In total, riding your bike accounts for about 21 g of CO2 emissions per kilometer…more than … Continue reading “Bike the Loop to cut down your carbon footprint”
Rocks along the Loop Trail Reveal 300 Million Years of Local Geologic History
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, the trail encounters few roadcuts where the local geology is visibly exposed. One clear exception to that, however, is the western stretch of the loop that … Continue reading “Rocks along the Loop Trail Reveal 300 Million Years of Local Geologic History”