In a world of instant everything it is hard to wait for anything. Still, somethings just can't be hurried; the change of the seasons, a sunrise, rising bread dough and trail connections.With the widening of Route 21 from two lanes to four lanes between Route 120 and Route 137, a long awaited trail connection is now on the horizon. By late 2012 or early 2013 a tunnel under Route 21 will be opened, safely linking major trails on either side, thereby connecting 71 miles of trails in Lake County. And a long awaited wish for Liberty Prairie Conservancy members will be realized!
Casey Farm acquisition - solution to decades long missing link:
The Liberty Prairie Conservancy acquisition of Casey Farm in 2007 paved the way for this trail connection to be made. For over ten years, thousands of trail users have walked, peddled a bike or rode by horseback along the rolling pituresque path from Libertyville Township's Oak Openings preserve through prairies, woodlands and wetlands east and south. Many have travelled this trail only to reach a dead end, their desired destination, the DesPlaines River trail only a few hundred yards away and no way to get there safely. The Liberty Prairie Conservancy is partnering with Libertyville Township, Lake County Forest Preserve District, Lake County Department of Transpoertation and the Illinois Department of Transportation to complete the trail link through the Casey Farm.
I am pleased that the Liberty Prairie Conservancy is making this long sought trail connection a reality!
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