Category Archives: Uncategorized

FLATS Trail Half-Marathon in Trail Runner Magazine

Check out the spiffy ad the FLATS Trail Half-Marathon has in the latest issue of Trail Runner Magazine! Last year’s race was a huge success and this year will be even bigger. For info abount running, volunteering, the course, and … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized |

Buy Some Fireworks and Support FLATS!

If you’ve been waiting to buy your fireworks this year, wait no more! Allycat Fireworks has generously agreed to donate 10% of all sales this Thursday, June 28th to FLATS. They’re open from 10:00 a.m. to midnight and located in … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized |

FLATS Trail Half Marathon Maintenance Day

Hello Trail Enthusiasts! We are already starting to groom the Thousand Hills Trail along Forest Lake’s south shore for October’s FLATS Trail Half Marathon. Volunteers will meet at the Marina in 1000 Hills State Park at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 23rd … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized |

Kirksville Optimists to Host Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Join the Kirksville Optimists on Saturday, June 16 for a delicious pancake breakfast on the west side of the Kirksville Square! Pancakes will be served from 7:00-10:00 a.m., tickets are just $6.00 each and can be purchased at the breakfast … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized |

Stars and Stripes “Old School” Ten-Miler to Support FLATS

We’re thrilled to announce that the Stars and Stripes “Old School” Ten Miler is teaming up with the Forest Lake Area Trail System. Race is Saturday, June 9, registration is open, and all proceeds go to FLATS. This will be … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized |

FLATS Dinner Fundraiser at Colton’s

Join FLATS on Tuesday, June 5th for a fundraiser hosted by Colton’s Steak House and Grill. Colton’s has agreed to donate 10% of what all diners (bar included) spend to support FLATS.We look forward to seeing you there and talking … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized |

Phase 1 Clean-Up Day!

Around 50 volunteers came out on Sunday, April 1 to clean up the area north of Thousand Hills State Park’s Petroglyph site to prepare for Phase 1 construction! Thanks to the many folks who came out to help on a … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized |

Thousand Hills State Park One Step Closer to Getting New Trail

Thanks to KTVO’s Stephanie Claytor for a great segment. Watch the story and get excited!

Posted in Uncategorized |

Volunteers at Work

Volunteers cleared overgrowth from the lakeside on December 7, 2011 so the area could be surveyed. A.T. Still University of Health Science students and employees and several members of Truman State Fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa all pitched in to help … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized |

FLATS Receives National Park Service Assistance

FLATS has been awarded technical assistance through the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program to support its mission of connecting Kirksville to Thousand Hills State Park with a paved multi-use hiking and biking trail! Over the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized |