Who We Are
The Great Plains Trails Network is a group of citizens who advocate and support a network of trails in and around Lancaster County, Nebraska, for jogging, biking, walking and horseback riding. The network seeks the acquisition, development and wide availability of trails by:
- Securing funding from public and private sources
- Working cooperatively with governmental agencies
- Lobbying for favorable legislation
- Providing opportunities for persons to learn more about trails, their value and appropriate use
Goals For The Future
The Great Plains Trails Network strives to:
- Support a Master Plan for trails in Lincoln & Lancaster County
- Acquire links to connect existing local trails
- Plan for external trail connections with Omaha and the coast-to-coast American Discovery Trail
- Monitor trail usage
- Work with governmental agencies to improve trail safety and utilization
Officers
President
Nancy Loftis
Vice President
Gary Bentrup
Secretary
Todd Kellerman
Treasurer
Bob Torell
Board of Directors
Back row – Jim Cook, Todd Kellerman, Elaine Hammer, Bob Torell, Jerry Pohlmann, Jim Carveth, Ken Vice (former president).
Middle Row – Jane Snyder, Curt Donaldson, Parks Coble, Jason Bakewell, Marynelle Greene, Dave Scoby, Beth Thacker
Front Row – Nancy Loftis, Ben Cohoon, Rose Quackenbush, Mary Torell, Gary Bentrup, Ross Greathouse, Bill Wehrbein, Joyce Vannier
Not Present – Nick Amen, Jim Craig, V.T. Miller, Carol Rogers, Kris Sonderup