News archives, 2001–2002 Current News & Calendar Under construction (August 2002) Catch the progress on Eagle Creek, Fall Creek and South Monon Trails in our Construction Zones section. Or view a construction plan with drawings for the next phase of the Eagle Creek Trail. Greenways, trails and web site get national notice (June 2002) Four of our greenways (Central Canal, Monon, Pleasant Run and White River) received National Recreation Trail recognition from the National Parks Service. The Monon Trail and the Monon Greenway of Carmel were featured as June 2002 Trail of the Month on the web site of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. And the Indy Greenways web site earned an honorable mention in a competition hosted by American Trails. Partner project (Spring 2002) Last fall, the Indiana School for the Blind dedicated its new entrance to the Monon Trail. It does not yet have public access but Little Buck Creek is our newest greenway! (December 2001) Monon maneuvers (November 2001) Indy Greenways Director Ray Irvin talked with 21 soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 335th Infantry, as they took a break from early morning exercises on November 29. "I'm rather proud that the U.S. Army uses the trail as part of their full gear training," said Irvin. "It's much safer than the roadways." Get up and walk! (July 2001) The Hoosier Rails-to-Trails Council web site has a great map of Carmel's Monon Greenway! More in Boone (June 23, 2001) "More trails," said Boone County residents in a recent survey. Dirt action! (June 9, 2001) All the action was at Town Run Trail Park during Dirt Day! Collaborative art (May 10, 2001) It comes again to the Monon with the 49th Street Urban Art Project. Get involved now! Nora Elementary students (April 27, 2001) They walked the Monon for their school in the Norathon.