Ever since the Southwind bike trail opened in 2013, bike and foot traffic to the north along the Prairie Spirit Trail has dropped.
Why?
A fee is charged for use of the Prairie Spirit, while the trail south to Humboldt and the Lehigh Portland Trails surrounding the abandoned quarry and beyond are free.
Officials with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism have taken note, writes Iola biking enthusiast Randy Rasa, and on Aug. 2 will submit to the Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Committee a request to eliminate the trail fee.
Members should embrace the…
