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Lehigh Portland Trails
Website: www.lehightrails.com
Facebook: @LehighTrails
Instagram: @lehightrails

The Lehigh Portland Trails feature over 13 miles of gravel-surfaced paths and natural-surface single track trails. People can ride bikes, run and hike along the winding trails while taking in the beauty of over one hundred acres of rugged woodlands, rolling prairies and scenic views overlooking Elm Creek and the spring-fed quarry lake. Benches and picnic tables tuck alongside the gravel paths in some of the most scenic spots for those who want to sit and relax with a picnic lunch. 

The trails sit along the south side of Elm Creek in Iola, Kansas, in the Lehigh Portland State Park. 

For trailhead locations and more information about the Lehigh Portland Trails, visit www.lehightrails.com.

Prairie Spirit Trail
Website: www.bikeprairiespirit.com
Facebook: @PrairieSpirit100

The 52-mile Prairie Spirit Trail cuts through small Kansas towns, shaded woodland canopies and stretching prairies and fields. Trail travelers pass alongside family farms, streams and rivers while enjoying the beautiful Kansas landscape alive with various wildlife and colorful flora. Built on the old rail bed of the historic Leavenworth, Lawrence and Fort Gibson Railroad, the trail offers flat, gradual grades for hikers, bikers and runners. The trail runs north/south between Ottawa, Kansas, and Iola, Kansas, and connects to the Flint Hills Nature Trail in the north and the Southwind Rail Trail in the south. Within the city limits of Ottawa, Garnett and Iola, trail travelers enjoy a paved surface, while the trail transitions to a hard-packed limestone surface in the rural stretches. 

The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism manages the Prairie Spirit Trail State Park. 

For more information about the Prairie Spirit Trail, visit www.bikeprairiespirit.com.

Southwind Rail Trail
Website: www.bikeallencounty.org
Facebook: @southwindrailtrail

The 6.5-mile Southwind Rail Trail follows the former Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway line that connected the Iola and Humboldt communities. Runners, bikers and hikers enjoy the trail’s historic railroad bridge, woodland canopy, wildlife and other fellow travelers. People can stop by Iola’s Riverside and Cofachique Parks, which lay adjacent to the trail, to utilize the picnic shelters, playgrounds and recreational areas. 

The Southwind Rail Trail remains open every day from dawn to dusk, is free to the public, and is also wheelchair accessible. Parking is located at both the northern and southern ends of the trail. For those looking for a longer adventure, Southwind Rail Trail connects to the Prairie Spirit Trail in Iola for an uninterrupted 58-mile route through Southeast Kansas. 

For more information about the Southwind Rail Trail, visit www.bikeallencounty.org.

Mo-Pac Trail
Website: www.bikeallencounty.org

The Missouri Pacific Recreational Trail (also known as the Mo-Pac Trail) runs on the former Missouri Pacific Railway corridor in Iola. Approximately .5 mile in length, it serves as a multi-use pathway that connects the Prairie Spirit Trail to the Iola Middle School, Iola High School and the Iola downtown square. To accommodate higher traffic, the trail is paved with concrete and lays ten feet wide for the majority of its length. 

For more information about the Mo-Pac Trail, visit www.bikeallencounty.org

Building our community since 1894

  • Allen County Regional Hospital
    Allen County Regional Hospital
  • The New Klein Lumber
    The New Klein Lumber
  • CASA
    CASA
  • Access Realty
  • General Repair & Supply
  • Wingert Billboards
  • Mentzer Family Farm
    Mentzer Family Farm
  • Thrive Allen County
    Thrive Allen County
  • Cox Communications
    Cox Communications
  • Peerless
    Peerless
  • Russell Stover
    Russell Stover
  • TLC Garden Center
    TLC Garden Center
  • Names and Numbers
    Names and Numbers
  • Audacious Boutique
    Audacious Boutique
  • Sterling Six Cinema
    Sterling Six Cinema
  • April Kroenke Photography
    April Kroenke Photography
  • Alpha Dog Supply
    Alpha Dog Supply
  • Community National
  • Lou's
  • The Protein Place
  • T Mobile
    T Mobile
  • SEK Mental Health
    SEK Mental Health
  • Diversified INC
    Diversified INC
  • Crown Realty
  • United Tire Recyclers
    United Tire Recyclers
  • Farm Bureau-Jason Dreher
    Farm Bureau-Jason Dreher
  • Quality Automotive
    Quality Automotive
  • Rural Development Group
    Rural Development Group
  • Dr. Robert N Smith O.D,
    Dr. Robert N Smith O.D,
  • Johnson Schowengerdt PA
    Johnson Schowengerdt PA
  • Shaughnesssy Construction
    Shaughnesssy Construction

    Construction Company specializing in building homes.

  • Fillmore Coffee House & Plant Cafe
    Fillmore Coffee House & Plant Cafe
  • Since opening in 1985, 37 years here in Iola, our only purpose has been to provide freshly cooked Asian Cuisine and the warmest service to our customers and community. The owner is the Chef with 43 years experience since he learned how to cook in his family friend's European fine Chinese restaurant. Chef believes good food keeps the body in balance and works holistically to serve the health and wellness of each customer by consistently seeking to improve the dishes while serving home-made fresh and healthy authentic Asian foods. Visit China Palace soon!

  • C & J Mowing
    C & J Mowing

    Locally owned and operated residential and commercial lawn care service. Call today to schedule your home or business. (620)228-4622

  • Iola Public Library
    Iola Public Library
  • Allen County Commissioners
    Allen County Commissioners
  • Allen County Country Club
    Allen County Country Club
  • Allen County Fair Association
    Allen County Fair Association
  • Allen County Farm Bureau Association
    Allen County Farm Bureau Association
  • ACMAT
    ACMAT
  • Capper Jewelry
    Capper Jewelry
  • Dale's Sheet Metal
    Dale's Sheet Metal
  • Funtastic Party Rentals
    Funtastic Party Rentals
  • Graceland Portable Buildings
    Graceland Portable Buildings
  • In Step Dance Academy
    In Step Dance Academy
  • Infinity Real Estate
    Infinity Real Estate
  • CDL Electric
    CDL Electric
  • Jock's Nitch
    Jock's Nitch
  • Jo's Men's Grooming
    Jo's Men's Grooming
  • Max Grundy Designs
    Max Grundy Designs
  • O'Shaughnessy Liquor
    O'Shaughnessy Liquor
  • HR Block
    HR Block
  • SEK Problem Gambling Task Force
    SEK Problem Gambling Task Force
  • Iola RV Park & Storage
    Iola RV Park & Storage
  • The Warehouse
    The Warehouse
  • US Cellular
    US Cellular
  • Westco
    Westco
  • Whisked Away Home Bakery
    Whisked Away Home Bakery
  • Yates Center Health & Rehab
    Yates Center Health & Rehab
  • The mission of the Pregnancy Resource Center is to offer life-affirming support through education and services to the communities of Southeast Kansas.

    We offer:
    HELP to those involved in a planned or unplanned pregnancy;

    HOPE with education on subjects that affect teens and young adults;

    HEALING to those who have made negative choices by sharing the positive things they can do to change their future.

    PRCSEK is committed to assisting pregnant women to carry their babies to term by providing emotional support and practical assistance.

    PRCSEK reaches out to the families who need a helping hand with special needs children, the rebellious child, and teens growing up thru life changes.

    Single and married parents will receive emotional support and instruction for the everyday living of their families and the community. Therefore, they can face the future with hope and plan constructively for themselves and their children.

    PRCSEK's goal is to touch lives with family building blocks.

    Location Directions
    LOCATION
    1 South Jefferson Ave
    Iola, KS 66749

    Hours of Operation
    HOURS
    M-W-F: 9 AM - 12 PM
    Tues: 3 PM - 7PM

  • As a part of K-State Research and Extension, Southwind District programs present educational information and programming related to agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community vitality.

    We serve the people of Allen, Bourbon, Neosho and Woodson Counties and have offices in each of those counties.

    Our philosophy is to help people help themselves by taking university knowledge to where people live, work, and play. We work at being resonsive to the needs of the people by focusing our resources on providing quality information, education, and problem-solving for real concern. The information we provide is research-based and unbiased.

    Our Mission...

    "We are dedicated to a safe, sustainable, competitive food and fiber system and to strong, healthy communities, families and youth through integrated research, analysis and education."

    Our Vision...

    K-State Research and Extension is committed to expanding human capacity by delivering educational programs and technical information that result in improved leadership skills in the areas of communication, group dynamics, conflict resolution, issue analysis, and strategic planning that can enhance the economic viability and quality of life in communities.

  • O'Shaughnessy Liquor, LLC
    O'Shaughnessy Liquor, LLC
  • KJ Electrical Contracting LLC
    KJ Electrical Contracting LLC
  • Pachyy
    Pachyy
  • Family owned and operated , authentic mexican restaurant

  • SEK-CAP
    SEK-CAP
  • Native Healing
    Native Healing
  • Clock Tower Mercantile
    Clock Tower Mercantile
  • Fellowship Christian Church
    Fellowship Christian Church

    FRC is a nondenominational, Bible believing church. We want to impact our community with the truth of the Gospel by loving those who are in need, speaking the truth of God's word, and honoring Jesus Christ as the King of heaven and earth.

  • Heartland Area Land Owners
    Heartland Area Land Owners

    Heartland Area Land Owners (HALO) seeks to organize, educate, and engage member landowners to better advocate for their own land use priorities. Our landowner members are passionate about their land, our world, and stewarding the resources that feed America and power its economy.

  • The Matt
    The Matt

    An old School full service Laundry mat. Open 24/7.

  • Ad Astra Radio
    Ad Astra Radio

    KIKS/KIOL

  • Derryberry Breadery an artisan bakery specializing in sourdough and rye breads includes a full bar featuring craft and imported beer. Derryberry Breadery offers a family friendly atmosphere including a shaded outdoor patio. Evening at the bakery transforms the space to include nightly events and live music.

    Operating Hours
    Wednesday 7:30a-6p
    Thursday 7:30a-9p
    Friday 7:30a-11p
    Saturday 10:0s0a-10p

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