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Illinois Trail riders is a non-profit trails advocacy organization dedicated to helping horse people keep existing equestrian trails and camping facilities in Illinois. ITR is also committed to encouraging the development of new trails and facilities statewide. In all cases, ITR works with planners, managers and legislators on behalf of trails advocacy throughout the state of Illinois. Illinois Trail Riders has established good communications with planners at the federal, state, and local levels to assure that the recreational needs of riders are met.
Horse owners and trail riders must be represented in the planning process when new trails are planned or recreational opportunities are considered. Illinois Trail Riders is the connection between individual riders and organizations throughout the state. ITR offers expertise and information on a wide are variety of trail planning, building, and maintenance issues to local and regional groups.
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Johnson Creek Road Reopened |
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Harrisburg, IL, October 28, 2008 - Mississippi Bluffs District Ranger Dan Lentz announced the re-opening of Forest Road #724 into Johnson Creek Recreation Area on Kinkaid Lake in Jackson County, Illinois. The road has been temporarily repaired with one lane that goes around the existing slump in the road. Drivers should use caution when entering and exiting the area and avoid the orange fence and barricades that marks the hazardous slump area. The road will remain open unless further slumping occurs into the temporary road area. The Forest Service is working closely with the Federal Highways Administration to complete permanent repairs of Forest Road #724. The Forest recently received approximately $600,000 in funding for this project. The permanent repair is not yet scheduled and there is no completion date set. For updates on the status of Forest Road #724, you can contact the Mississippi Bluffs Ranger Station at (618) 833-8576 or the Murphysboro Work Center at (618) 687-1731.
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