{"id":125,"date":"2024-03-13T13:13:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T18:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/?page_id=125"},"modified":"2026-04-24T23:42:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T04:42:44","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover the Lincoln Prairie Trail: A Path for Everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lincoln Prairie Trail is a scenic pathway nestled in the heart of central Illinois, connecting the communities of Pana and Taylorville. This paved trail offers a beautiful journey through a landscape rich with native trees and vibrant prairie wildflowers, providing a tranquil escape for nature lovers. To ensure a comfortable and convenient experience, the trail is equipped with thoughtful amenities such as pet waste stations, bike repair stations for quick fixes, and hydration stations to keep visitors refreshed. Although it is a popular destination for bicyclists, the Lincoln Prairie Trail warmly welcomes everyone; walkers, hikers, and individuals using wheelchairs or scooters are all encouraged to explore and enjoy its accessible and picturesque route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-e4205607 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-7f98064d\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1915\" height=\"1077\" src=\"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bud_on_bridge.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1045\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bud_on_bridge.jpg 1915w, https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bud_on_bridge-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bud_on_bridge-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bud_on_bridge-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bud_on_bridge-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1915px) 100vw, 1915px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4661b03f\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hiking_ai-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-942\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hiking_ai-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hiking_ai-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hiking_ai-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hiking_ai-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hiking_ai-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hiking_ai.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-2b28feed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hiking_ai2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hiking_ai2.png 2048w, https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hiking_ai2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hiking_ai2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hiking_ai2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hiking_ai2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hiking_ai2-1536x1536.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roll<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-243150b6\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest News<\/h2>\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\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\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\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\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=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/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\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><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-72d521d1\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Trailhead Locations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taylorville\/Lake Taylorville\/Owaneco\/Pana<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\t\t\t<div \n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-google-map uagb-google-map__wrap uagb-block-5f3303b2     \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t<embed\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"uagb-google-map__iframe\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Google Map for \"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=S%20Paw%20Paw%20St%2C%20Taylorville%2C%20IL%2062568&#038;z=12&#038;hl=en&#038;t=m&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"640\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"300\"\n\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/embed>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\t\t\t<div \n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-google-map uagb-google-map__wrap uagb-block-230f6cd2     \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t<embed\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"uagb-google-map__iframe\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Google Map for \"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=2206%20Eastwood%20Dr%2C%20Taylorville%2C%20IL%2062568&#038;z=12&#038;hl=en&#038;t=m&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"640\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"300\"\n\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/embed>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\t\t\t<div \n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-google-map uagb-google-map__wrap uagb-block-b98a01af     \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t<embed\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"uagb-google-map__iframe\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Google Map for \"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=110A%20Masonic%20St%2C%20Owaneco%2C%20IL%2062555&#038;z=12&#038;hl=en&#038;t=m&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"640\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"300\"\n\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/embed>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\t\t\t<div \n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-google-map uagb-google-map__wrap uagb-block-11f99e31     \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t<embed\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"uagb-google-map__iframe\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Google Map for \"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=354%20IL-29%2C%20Pana%2C%20IL%2062557&#038;z=12&#038;hl=en&#038;t=m&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"640\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"300\"\n\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/embed>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-7cb3ec5b\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Guide to the Lincoln Prairie Trail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning a visit? Download our official tri-fold brochure, the perfect companion for your next adventure on the Lincoln Prairie Trail!<br>This free guide is packed with essential information to help you make the most of your trip. 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