Lake County Approves $23.5M Railroad Purchase for Trail Expansion

Lake County Forest Preserves to spend $30 million on more land

In a separate action, the forest board approved strategic objectives for 2026 to 2030.

Lake County forest preserves to spend $30 million to buy more land

Lake County forest preserve holdings are primed to expand with the approval Wednesday of a not-to-exceed $35 million bond issue to be used mostly for land purchase.

Lake County approves $23.5M railroad purchase for trail expansion

Lake County leaders unanimously approved buying 11 miles of railroad tracks for $23.5 million to expand the Wekiva Regional Trail.

Lake County advances Wekiva Trail extension plan

Lake County commissioners approved buying 11 miles of CSX railroad for a Wekiva Trail extension.

NH rail trail advocates tout economic, health benefits of Monadnock expansion

Eight miles of rail trail will be completed between Keene and Troy by the end of the year — a benefit both to public health and economic growth, rail trail advocates said.

Shinnston Rail Trail Officially Reopens For Public Use

The Shinnston section of the Rail Trail opened last week after extensive repairs. Lincoln High School students have spearheaded many projects connected to promoting the trail in recent years. By Stephen Smoot One of Shinnston’s most popular attractions saw welcome news last week. Laura Pysz-Laulis, Harrison County administrator, shared that “we are happy to announce that the Shinnston portion of the Rail Trail is officially open and ready for us…