Follow John on the TrekEast trail, a 5,000-mile journey that winds, loops and zigzags northward into Canada, along the visioned Eastern Wildway.
His mostly human-powered journey will bring him face-to-face with some of our favorite wild places, wildlife and conservation heroes. Trail Stories indicated on the map, are created from John’s blog posts and are available by email, RSS, Facebook and Twitter.
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Show Us Your Wild Winners
The winner: John (Will) Leonard
The Konza Prairie is located in the Flint Hills region of Kansas and is home to native tallgrass and switchgrasses on its 50,000 square kilometer area. It is home to more than 600 species of fish, reptiles, mammals, and birds. It is a lively, beautiful, and calming environment located just outside of Manhattan, KS.
The runner-up: Kristin Williams
Located at the headwaters of the Peace River in Polk County, Florida, this ecosystem is home to many native fauna and flora. Circle B Reserve is an excellent green space for a family picnic, bike ride, or leisurely stroll. Birds are plentiful, you might also encounter river otters, alligators, snakes, butterflies and so much more.

