Baldwin Champions Efforts to Promote Wisconsin's National Scenic Trails

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In honor of National Park Week, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has championed two bills to improve and protect National Scenic Trails in Wisconsin. Senator Baldwin also participated in the National Park Service and National Park Foundation's "Find Your Park" social media campaign with a video calling for support of Wisconsin's parks and trails and by joining the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Friends of the National Park Service Centennial.

Senator Baldwin introduced the National Scenic Trails Parity Act to provide improved management and access to additional funding for Wisconsin's Ice Age and North Country National Scenic Trails. Senator Baldwin also cosponsored the Complete America's Great Trails Act to help lead to the completion of the National Scenic Trails.

"The Ice Age and North Country National Scenic Trails are strong examples of how Wisconsinites consider conservation and cherishing our natural resources a Wisconsin tradition," said Senator Baldwin. "I'm proud to introduce and support legislation to help increase the pace of trail development and expansion of the Ice Age and North Country Trails to better serve Wisconsinites and drive Wisconsin tourism. Instilling a love of the outdoors in future generations will also help us preserve and protect the great outdoors for years to come."

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