{"id":1096,"date":"2025-10-12T13:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T18:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/?page_id=1096"},"modified":"2026-04-21T21:50:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T02:50:34","slug":"challenges","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/?page_id=1096","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lincoln Prairie Trails Conservancy Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fueling Fun, Movement, and Local Heritage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the heart of the Lincoln Prairie Trails Conservancy! Whether you are looking for a competitive edge, a quiet historical stroll, or a community scavenger hunt, you\u2019ve found your starting line. Our events are designed to get you moving\u2014on our trail or any path you choose\u2014while celebrating the beauty of our local landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/?p=1297\">Geocache &#8211; Millersville<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">B&amp;O Heritage: Millersville Station Geocache Coordinates Millersville: N39\u00b0 27.028 W89\u00b0 09.467 &#8211; Leave a comment and let us know if you found it! Location: Millersville Site (Lincoln Prairie Trail) The Mission: Hunt for history where the prairie was finally conquered. The Legend of the Halfway Point The story of Millersville isn&#8217;t one of a town\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/?p=1297\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Geocache &#8211; Millersville<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/?p=1300\">Geocache &#8211; Owaneco<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The B&amp;O Heritage: Owaneco Depot Geocache Coordinates Owaneco: N39\u00b0 28.866 W89\u00b0 11.599 &#8211; Leave a comment and let us know if you found it! The Lifeblood of the Village When the Baltimore &amp; Ohio (B&amp;O) tracks were laid through Christian County, Owaneco became a vital link in the chain of commerce. While Millersville served as\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/?p=1300\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Geocache &#8211; Owaneco<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/?p=1303\">Geocache Velma<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The B&amp;O Heritage: Velma Station Coordinates Velma: N39\u00b0 30.843 W89\u00b0 13.878 &#8211; Leave a comment and let us know if you found it! A Father\u2019s Legacy on the Rails Established in the late 1890s, Velma was a unique settlement that grew from the personal vision of local landowner Hiram Shumway. Located in the southwest quarter\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/?p=1303\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Geocache Velma<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/?p=1305\">Geocache &#8211; Pana &amp; Taylorville Trailheads<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The B&amp;O Heritage: The Terminal Hubs (Pana &amp; Taylorville) Geocache Coordinates Taylorville: N39\u00b0 32.924 W89\u00b0 17.022 &#8211; Leave a comment and let us know if you found it! Pana: N39\u00b0 23.980 W89\u00b0 05.954 &#8211; Leave a comment and let us know if you found it! The Great Connectors While the depots at Owaneco, Velma, and\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/?p=1305\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Geocache &#8211; Pana &amp; Taylorville Trailheads<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bud_on_bridge-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/?p=1290\">Trails Day 2026<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Celebrate Trails Day 2026: Join the Movement! Mark your calendars! On April 25, 2026, we are joining the national movement to get outside and enjoy the beauty of our local pathways. Whether you want to bike, hike, or roll, the Lincoln Prairie Trail is the place to be. Brought to you by Lincoln Prairie Trails\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/?p=1290\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Trails Day 2026<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lincoln Prairie Trails Conservancy Events Fueling Fun, Movement, and Local Heritage Welcome to the heart of the Lincoln Prairie Trails Conservancy! Whether you are looking for a competitive edge, a quiet historical stroll, or a community scavenger hunt, you\u2019ve found your starting line. 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