Friends of Rock Island Trail State Park

10/14/2026

FORIT was at Bike Stop Cafe in St. Charles last night for another showing of the Trail State documentary. A group bicycle ride preceded the outdoor showing of the film. Thank you Bike Stop Cafe for hosting!

10/12/2026

Thanks for the coverage Linda Trest!

A special viewing of “The Trail State” was held Sept. 25 at the Rosebud Resort and RV Park. The film tells the story of two trails-—the Katy and the Rock Island. Both trails are developed and …

10/12/2026

Don't miss this documentary tonight on St Louis PBS channel 9 at 7:00 pm. The trailer can be viewed at https://thetrailstate.org/

10/07/2026

Here is another opportunity to see this beautiful film.

We are excited to help bring this beautiful documentary to The Walt Theater!

The Trail State - A documentary film ·
Home of America’s longest rail-trail.
Missouri built it mile by mile, town by town. This is the film about how it happened, and the map for riding all of it.
https://thetrailstate.org/

10/06/2026

What an amazing project! Kudos to MO State Parks, Edward Jones, Magnificent Missouri, and Ted and Pat Jones Trust. Missouri is so lucky to have top notch trails.

10/04/2026

Should we spend the whole weekend on the Rock Island Trail? Yes? Yes!
10/2 🗺️ The Trail State documentary screening - 7 p.m. at The People's Theater in Pleasant Hill
10/3 🚂 Ted & Pat Jones Bridge ribbon cutting - 10 a.m. at the RIT Pleasant Hill trailhead

09/25/2026

Be sure and attend! This film is great!

This Friday at The Rosebud Resort and RV Park@in their beautiful hall is a showing of this new documentary featuring the wonderful bike trails in our state! Doors open at 6 with viewing at 7! Lots of great information will be available!

09/14/2026

Check out the trailer for The Trail State film at
https://thetrailstate.org/?syclid=dak15iut1v0c73d3794g
It is being shown around the state or you can view it on Oct. 12 on a local PBS station.