It's time to invest in our trails | Mike Kazmierski Mike Kazmierski View Comments This opinion column was submitted by Mike Kazmierski, president and CEO of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada. As we managed our way through the pandemic, the lockdowns and working remotely, many of us came to appreciate and value the great outdoors and the trails we have in our region. While our trails are amazing and an essential component of our quality of life, they are also limited, not connected, and in need of repair. Our community has embraced the outdoors as a critical component of our brand, but we have neglected our trails. There are so many benefits from an integrated, connected and well-maintained trail system that we must do more to expand and maintain the beautiful trails we have. Fortunately, after more than three years of work by more than 40 groups and agencies, we finally have a trail plan to help us do just that.