The Pulaski County Tribe (PCT) has announced its collaborative partnership with Friends of the Panhandle Pathway for a mural project in Winamac.
Continue readingPulaski County Tribe and Friends of the Panhandle Pathway Unveil New Winamac Mural
Friends of the Panhandle Pathway Receives Community Foundation Grant
Friends of the Panhandle Pathway recently received a grant for $1,800 from the Wildlife Conservation and Education of Pulaski County Fund through the Community Foundation of Pulaski County.
Continue readingFriends of the Panhandle Pathway Organization Receives Grant Funds
Governor Eric Holcomb and Indiana Department of Natural Resources Director Dan Bortner announced grant awards as part of the third round of the Next Level Trails program.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Supports Installation of Surface as Part of INDOT Utility Infrastructure Project
The Winamac Town Council members agreed to support the installation of a surface on top of utility infrastructure in a project planned by the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Continue readingINDOT Funding Sought for Panhandle Pathway Extension
Efforts to extend the Panhandle Pathway could get a boost from the Indiana Department of Transportation. Plans call for the trail to be extended north from Winamac to the Tippecanoe River State Park, with much of it running along U.S. 35.
Continue readingWinamac Officials Receive Race Notification from Friends of the Panhandle Pathway
The Winamac Town Council received a race notification from the Friends of the Panhandle Pathway when they met Monday night.
On behalf of the group, John Bawcum submitted a letter which stated that ‘Frank Race Management’ is interested in bringing a race to Winamac on Saturday, July 4th.
Continue readingWinamac Officials Approve Letter of Intent for Friends of the Panhandle Pathway
The Friends of the Panhandle Pathway group will be seeking grant funding through the Governor’s Next Level Trails Program. Member Fred Kasten recently came before Winamac Town Council members, asking them to sign off on a Letter of Intent.
Continue readingPanhandle Pathway May Soon Get Bike Repair Station
Cyclists traveling through Winamac may soon have a place to stop and repair their bikes. During last week’s Winamac Park Board meeting, Board Member Pat Bawcum said Friends of the Panhandle Pathway is looking to install a bike repair station near the restrooms.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Conditionally Support Panhandle Pathway Extension Efforts
Efforts to extend the Panhandle Pathway have finally gotten the support of the Pulaski County Commissioners. A motion to that effect was approved during last week’s meeting, on the condition that the plans meet the approval of local landowners. The first phase would extend the Panhandle Pathway north to the Tippecanoe River State Park. It would run alongside U.S. 35 for much of that length.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Defer Decision on Letter of Support for Panhandle Pathway Extension
The Pulaski County Commissioners aren’t ready to give a letter of support for efforts to obtain grant funding to extend the Panhandle Pathway. Plans call for the extension of the trail south to France Park and north to the Tippecanoe River State Park. A later phase would continue the Pathway north from there, to meet the North Judson Erie Trail near Bass Station.
Continue readingFriends of the Panhandle Pathway Rep Thanks Winamac Town Council
A representative from the Friends of the Panhandle Pathway came before the Winamac Town Council on Monday to discuss an event that took place earlier this month.
John Bawcum shared some details about the “Tippecanoe and Bicycles Too” event that occurred on Saturday, August 4th. Continue reading
Winamac Council Gets Update on Panhandle Pathway Extension
Planning continues for the extension of the Panhandle Pathway. It currently ends at State Road 14 in Winamac. The goal is to extend it north to the Tippecanoe River State Park. The Friends of the Panhandle Pathway gave an update to the Winamac Town Council Monday.
Tippecanoe and Bicycles Too Takes Place Tomorrow
Cycling enthusiasts have a chance to go for a ride tomorrow with the Friends of the Panhandle Pathway. The 2017 Tippecanoe and Bicycles Too starts at 7:00 a.m. EDT at the Winamac Train Depot.
Pulaski County Commissioners Receive Update on Panhandle Pathway Extension
The Panhandle Pathway is in the process of being extended to the Tippecanoe River State Park. The Pulaski County Commissioners got an update on that effort Monday from Fred Kasten with the Friends of the Panhandle Pathway. Continue reading
Panhandle Pathway to Host Group Bike Ride Tonight
A group bicycle ride on the Panhandle Pathway is taking place tonight. During Moonlight Over the Tippy, local cyclists have the opportunity to ride from Winamac to Thornhope and back, up to 20 miles round-trip. The ride will end with pizza at a local restaurant. Continue reading
Friends of the Panhandle Pathway to Host Evening Bike Ride
Local cyclists have the chance to take part in an evening bike ride next month. Friends of the Panhandle Pathway is hosting Moonlight Over the Tippy, an up-to-20-mile bike ride on Friday, June 3. Continue reading
Second Bicycle Ride Approved as Pulaski County Bicentennial Legacy Project
Pulaski County has had another legacy project approved in celebration of the Hoosier State’s 200th year.
The Indiana Bicentennial Commission met on February 19th to consider legacy projects submitted for consideration and approval. So far, there are more than 1-thousand projects that will take place around the state.
In the latest round of considerations, 144 Legacy Projects received approval from the Commission. Among that list is Pulaski County’s Tippecanoe & Bicycles Too Bike Ride. It’s being hosted by the Friends of the Panhandle Pathway. Continue reading
Panhandle Pathway Peninsula Prairie Remnant Dedicated
A remnant of Indiana’s earliest settlers is now preserved along the Panhandle Pathway recreational trail south of Winamac along U.S. 35.
The 3.5 acre portion of the original Prairie Peninsula starts at County Road 400 South and goes north for 6/10 of a mile. The spot will serve as an informational and educational habitat along the trail, which sits in the bed of the former Pennsylvania Railroad. The spot was covered by railroad beds in the 1860s but has been reclaimed by nature in the decade since the railway has been vacated. The ability of the native vegetation to grow and tolerate harsh conditions, combined with their deep root system, have allowed them to thrive once again. The small area contains more than 38 species of native plants. They tend to protect the ecosystem by keeping soil from eroding and filtering water which flows into streams and rivers from silt deposits and pesticides. They also provide a habitat for birds, butterflies and wildlife.
