Arkansas River, Great Bend to OK border designated a
National River Trail
National River Trail Designation
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis On June 3 announced the designation of six local and state National Recreation Trails, adding more than 350 miles to the National Trails System, and three National Water Trails, adding more than 600 miles to the National Water Trails System.
“By designating these new National Trails, we recognize the efforts of local communities to provide outdoor recreational opportunities that can be enjoyed by everyone,” said Jewell. “Our world-class network of national trails provides easily accessible places to enjoy exercise and connect with nature in both urban and rural areas while also boosting tourism and supporting economic opportunities in local communities across the country.”
Arkansas River Water Trail
The Arkansas River Water Trail provides 192 miles of scenic water trail and riverside wildlife habitat from Great Bend, Kansas to the Kansas-Oklahoma border. The trail provides recreational paddling, fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities via 22 existing access sites as it meanders through the expansive prairie and rich farmland, passing many cities and small towns along its way.
To see the announcement from Interior, go to:
https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-national-park-service-director-jarvis-announce-new-national
Kudos to Jessica Mounts. We have her to thank for this. She put in untold hours and effort to bring this singular honor to the Arkansas River and to South Central Kansas.
National River Trail
National River Trail Designation
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis On June 3 announced the designation of six local and state National Recreation Trails, adding more than 350 miles to the National Trails System, and three National Water Trails, adding more than 600 miles to the National Water Trails System.
“By designating these new National Trails, we recognize the efforts of local communities to provide outdoor recreational opportunities that can be enjoyed by everyone,” said Jewell. “Our world-class network of national trails provides easily accessible places to enjoy exercise and connect with nature in both urban and rural areas while also boosting tourism and supporting economic opportunities in local communities across the country.”
Arkansas River Water Trail
The Arkansas River Water Trail provides 192 miles of scenic water trail and riverside wildlife habitat from Great Bend, Kansas to the Kansas-Oklahoma border. The trail provides recreational paddling, fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities via 22 existing access sites as it meanders through the expansive prairie and rich farmland, passing many cities and small towns along its way.
To see the announcement from Interior, go to:
https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-national-park-service-director-jarvis-announce-new-national
Kudos to Jessica Mounts. We have her to thank for this. She put in untold hours and effort to bring this singular honor to the Arkansas River and to South Central Kansas.