by Susan Wilby

When embarking out on hiking trails make sure you bring extra food and water, appropriate clothing, first aid kit, and safety equipment. Bring insect repellent or netting to ward off persistent pests. Because water sources are not reliable in dry weather, you should bring at least one day’s supply of water. A cool head in a stressful situation can usually prevent things from turning from bad to worse.

Hiking trails are pretty much a no-brainer public asset, a win-win for those who live among ever-increasing development, traffic and growth. Unfortunately, Forest Service and Park Service budgets are often strapped and have steadily declined over the past decade. With the help of groups like WTA, public lands agencies have gotten used to the tightening belt, using a combination of volunteer labor, user fees, grant funding and other magic tricks.

On remote trails, mountain bikers are requested to use caution, watch for all types of wildlife, as even mountain lions are sometimes seen. Stay standing and if you fall down try to get back on your feet. Avoid riding after rainfall when the trails are muddy so as to reduce trail erosion.

Canada has a long history of trails. From the first footpaths of the original natives to today’s Trans Canada Trail, trails have played a part in our lives, first for commerce and transportation, now for recreation and adventure. Canada’s hiking trails are the envy of the world.

Hiking trails are open every day of the year and specific hours are posted. Forest Service boundary signs on trees around the perimeter. Bring the proper equipment, supplies, clothing, and first-aid kit on all hiking trips.

Visitors to Konza Prairie are allowed on the hiking trails from dawn to dusk, weather and trail conditions permitting. Konza Prairie’s hiking trails are a destination for thousands of visitors each year, especially during the peak wildflower seasons of June and September.

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