Scott Allen walks a section of the Flint Hills Nature Trail Wednesday afternoon. Allen has been instrumental in helping to make and maintain the portion of the trail near Council Grove.
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Scott Allen on one of the many bridges that have been re-surfaced on the Flint Hills Nature Trail. The bridge over Rock Creek goes through the tops of some ancient trees.
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Scott Allen looks down into Rock Creek, from a bridge on the 117-mile Flint Hills Nature Trail.
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Scott Allen clearing fallen brush from the Flint HIlls Nature Trail, The Council Grove manufacturer often spends his lunch hours or evenings working on the trail.
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A view of farm fields from the Flint Hills Nature Trail, east of Council Grove.
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Fine limestone is spread and packed along the Flint Hills Nature Trail to make for smooth biking and hiking.
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The historic Kaw Indian Mission sits just yards off the Flint Hills Nature Trail.
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A mile-marker shows from the railroad days shows the distance to St. Louis.
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Scott Allen walks a section of the117-mile long Flint Hills Nature Trail Wednesday afternoon. Allen has been instrumental in helping to make and maintain the portion of the trail near Council Grove.
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Michael Pearce / The Wichita Eagle
Scott Allen walks a section of the117-mile long Flint Hills Nature Trail Wednesday afternoon. Allen has been instrumental in helping to make and maintain the portion of the trail near Council Grove.
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Michael Pearce / The Wichita Eagle
Scott Allen walks a section of the117-mile long Flint Hills Nature Trail Wednesday afternoon. Allen has been instrumental in helping to make and maintain the portion of the trail near Council Grove.
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A section of prairie along the Flint Hills Nature Trail where a symphony orchestra will play next weekend.
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The Kanza Rail-Trails Conservancy helps make and maintain the 117-mile Flint Hills Nature Trail. It's the largest privately managed rail trail in the nation.
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As well as across open prairie, the Flint Hills Nature Trail also bisects long woodlands.
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