RACOG Pedestrian Trail Initiative

The River Area Council of Governments has appointed an ad hoc committee to address issues pertaining to recreation. The committee is comprised of twelve members representing the component communities, the Carthage Central High School, the Branaugh Memorial Youth Club, and the Carthage Area Hospital.

The committee has embarked on a project to document existing pedestrian trails within the Villages of Carthage and West Carthage. With the assistance of Carthage Central High School students enrolled in the Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) course, the committee will develop recreational maps to promote a more walkable community and to provide opportunities for recreational activities that will enhance the quality of life of all residents.