Prairie Horizons Trail Dedication

The woven tapestry of Kiowa & Crowley Counties will be enriched with the formal dedication of a new chapter in Colorado’s outdoor heritage—the Prairie Horizons Trail. This event is a milestone marking the community’s efforts in enhancing the journey along the well-trodden paths of the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail. The newly named section of State Highway 96 promises a safer and more pleasurable experience for cyclists, further cementing the State's commitment to outdoor recreation and sustainable tourism.

Trail Dedication Events: An Invitation to Discovery

On the first dawning of July, the verdant vistas of Kiowa & Crowley will be celebrated through a sequence of festive events. Members of the public are cordially invited to participate and partake in the unveiling of the Prairie Horizons Trail. It is an occasion to witness the fruition of months of dedicated collaboration and to learn about the future prospects of the trail.

Cross-Community Collaborative Efforts

The establishment of the Prairie Horizons Trail is not simply a renaming, but the product of a cross-county collaboration. Since February 2005, a collective of community stakeholders has been actively engaged in dialogues facilitated by the National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails, & Conservation Assistance Program alongside the invaluable input from the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Kiowa County Economic Development Foundation.

Event Itinerary and Celebration Sites

The sun shall rise to the spectrum of festivities spread across the counties. From the cherished relics of Towner's past to the welcoming gates of Olney Springs, towns en route will don their festive spirit to honor this novel initiative. Attendees will have the rare chance to partake in local hospitality, imbibe in the unique atmospheres of each town, and, most importantly, become a part of the Prairie Horizons narrative.

• Towner, Sheridan Lake, Eads: Morning to Midmorning Celebrations
• Haswell, Arlington, Sugar City: Late Morning to Early Afternoon Revelries
• Ordway, Crowley, Olney Springs: Afternoon Festivities

Future of the Prairie Horizons Trail

As riders traverse this newly dedicated trail, they will not only chart a physical journey but also become part of an evolving story. The dedication is just the beginning, with many future endeavors planned to enrich the experience of all who set wheel upon the Prairie Horizons. The trail dedication day is a harbinger of the untold potential for cultural connections, economic growth, and the celebration of the pioneering spirit that defines the counties’ collective vision for the future.

An Expanded Canvas for Travelers

The dedication of the Prairie Horizons Trail underscores a broader narrative of travel that embraces the freedom of the open road, the allure of new horizons, and the joy of discovery. Whether one is seeking the solace of solitary expanses or the camaraderie of communal effort, trails like these beam like beacons, guiding travelers to deeper understandings of the land and themselves. The Prairie Horizons Trail stands as an invitation to wander, to explore, and to appreciate the grand tapestry of the American landscape—where every journey can become an indelible part of the expansive story that is travel.