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Clark County court hears tourism group’s plan to pursue state and federal trail grants; river access explored
Summary
Winchester Clark County Tourism introduced trail maintenance and accessibility projects at Fort Boonesborough and asked the court to support grant applications; the Bluegrass Area Development District offered to help with applications and procurement. Members discussed combining recreation and tourism funding and exploring kayak/canoe access on the county’s waterways.
Jill Hamlin, executive director of Winchester Clark County Tourism, told the Clark County Fiscal Court that the county could pursue state and federal trail grants to repair erosion, add benches and signage, and make trails more accessible at Fort Boonesborough.
"My name is Jill Hamlin, and it is an absolute honor to be standing here with you all today," Hamlin said, introducing the tourism office’s interest in funding improvements. A representative of the Bluegrass Area Development District told the court the federal Recreational Trails Program (administered by the Department for Local Government in partnership with the National Park Service) would be…
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