The Rock Island Trail now under construction intends to join up with the Katy Trail (shown). In 1986 a resident of Eldon, Missouri, called the newly created Rails to Trails Conservancy to ask what it ...

The Rock Island Trail continues to grow. Last month, Gerald, Owensville and Belle celebrated the opening of several miles of trail in those three locations. One mile is open in Gerald, 2½ miles are ...

A bike trail currently under construction in Jackson County will eventually connect the Kansas City metro area to the Katy Trail. Portions of the Rock Island Corridor, a bike and pedestrian trail ...

Despite year after year of failed attempts to secure state funding to complete the Rock Island Trail, proponents are not giving up. Communities have taken matters into their own hands, using grants ...

The need to carry off stormwater has poured cold water on future plans for turning the Rock Island biker-hiker trail into a ...

A trio of organizations plan to come together later in June to discuss the benefits of rail trails to communities. The entities ask for businesses along the trail and trail supporters to attend, which ...

WINDSOR — Kim Henderson and her four modern, rentable cabins are setting an example for dreamers like Leisa and Steve Burkemper who want to see their hometown also become a “trail town.” The ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When thousands of soccer fans from around the world visit Kansas City for the World Cup next year, they’ll be ready to explore what the metro has to offer. That’s why a group of ...