Help the Panhandle Pathway During National Trails Day

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National Trails Day, the country’s largest celebration of trails, is quickly approaching and thousands of activities are taking place on June 1 all across the country. In conjunction with the holiday, the Friends of the Panhandle Pathway will be holding a trail clean-up event along with a Facebook photo contest.

Kelly Hines, head of the Publicity Committee for the Panhandle Pathway, said that they are looking to get volunteers to help clean up the trail that boasts a length of more than 22 miles. Hines encourages everyone to meet up at one of the trail heads in Winamac, Star City or Royal Center at 8 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 1 to help clean the trail. She said they will provide trash bags, gloves, and directions to get started.

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Help the Erie Trail During National Trails Day

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The first Saturday in June is National Trails Day, and what better way to celebrate the holiday than on the Erie Trail with the Prairie Trails Club? On June 1, join the club for a day of trail maintenance, a bike ride, geocaching, food, fun and entertainment as they hold a fundraiser and membership drive to support the construction and maintenance of the North Judson/Monterey Erie Trail.

Paul Byer of the Prairie Trails Club said the effort is being held to try to rustle up more club members to help maintain and care for the trail.

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