The Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee held a hybrid virtual meeting on Monday evening. With several members unable to attend for a variety of reasons, Executive Director Erlene Yentes, committee chair Kay Young and committee member Sherm Goldenberg were the only ones there in person, although other members joined virtually via Zoom.
Read MoreDid you know the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee is 20 years old?
Read MoreIf the yardstick of progress was simply based on physical construction, some might believe the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee didn’t have a very busy 2021. However, nothing could be further from the truth as the dedicated group of committee members had a very fruitful year of advancing the future of the trail and its expansion in and around the community.
Read MoreMembers of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee gathered Monday evening to consider its next actions following its further review of its recently concluded feasibility study.
Read MoreBy Keith Knepp InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — With the completion of the feasibility study conducted by USI, the monthly meeting of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail committee, held Monday, Oct. 18, focused on what the next steps should be in the immediate future. The report proffered by USI was emailed to … Read More
Blue Barn Berry Farm and Event Center in rural Syracuse proved to be the ideal venue for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee’s inaugural “Life is Better on the Trail” fundraiser, held Thursday, July 29.
Read MoreDuring its monthly meeting held Monday, May 17, the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee received a detailed update via Zoom from Wyatt Huber, project manager and roadway design engineer with USi Consultants Inc., the Indianapolis firm hired to conduct the feasibility study.
Read MoreDonors have risen to the challenge to bring the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail within striking distance of matching the Wawasee Property Owners Association’s $10,000 match grant, which would mean a total of $20,000 toward the USI feasibility study for future trails.
Read MoreSyracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee has moved closer to realizing the funding necessary for its trail expansion feasibility study, thanks in part to end of year donations and the approval of several grants.
Read MoreSyracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee met Monday evening, Nov. 16, and discussed the USI feasibility study, which will guide potential trail expansions that would finish the loop around Lake Wawasee while adding connectivity to Wawasee Middle School.
Read MoreHumans and canines alike look forward to the annual Tails & Trails event, and this year is bringing it back with a few new additions.
Read MoreA public ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for the Conklin Bay Boardwalk and Trail. The ceremony will be conducted by the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 30, at the entrance to the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation headquarters on SR 13, south of Syracuse.
The ribbon cutting represents a significant step forward for the trails committee. It received a grant in May 2019 from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ Next Level Trails program. Construction began in October. While the last section of the Conklin Bay boardwalk and trail was completed in March, the trail officially opened in May.
Read MoreSYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard an update on the Conklin Bay project at its meeting Monday evening, Feb. 17. The board also heard from two Syracuse Lake residents who walk the trail on a regular basis. The two women, who frequent the trails, attended the meeting. They … Read More
SYRACUSE— Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee had its first meeting of the year Monday, Jan. 20. The board heard updates on several projects and plans for 2020. Construction is moving along for the Conklin Bay boardwalk and trail project. Construction began Oct. 13 and will be completed in the spring … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee had a great year. One major project was started while others have been completed. The committee also hired a new executive director. The trail committee is part of the Syracuse-Wawasee Parks Foundation, a not for profit corporation. The committee is comprised of all … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee wrapped up its end-of-the-year business and also received an update on the Conklin Bay project at its monthly meeting Monday, Dec. 16. While it was the last meeting of the year for the committee, it was the first meeting for the new executive … Read More
