National Scenic Trail Status
This page contains information and links concerning the effort to obtain
National Scenic Trail status for the Arizona Trail. The Arizona Trail Association
considers this a very important designation. It will provide additional protection
for the trail, as well as providing national recognition.
Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009
Article in the Arizona Daily Star
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Tucson's Arizona Daily Star has an article on the Arizona Trail's
recent designation of National Scenic Trail status. You can read it on their
online service.
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Report given to the AZ delegation - Spring, 2007
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A copy of the report given to the Arizona delegation in Congress can be
downloaded here.
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National Scenic Trail Senate Bill
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Senate Bill 1304 was introduced by Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl in
May of 2007. It was titled the 'Arizona National Scenic Trail Act'. A PDF
file of the bill can be
viewed here.
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National Scenic Trail House Bill
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House Bill 2297 was introduced by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in
May of 2007. It was titled the 'Arizona National Scenic Trail Act'. A PDF
file of the bill can be
viewed here.
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National Parks Service Testimony
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U.S. Department of the Interior Deputy Director Daniel Wenk gave a speech to the
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on September 11, 2007. A copy of
that speech is available on the ATA website.
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ATA Executive Director Testimony
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Arizona Trail Association Executive Director Dave Hicks gave a speech at the Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources - National Parks Subcommittee on
September 11, 2007. A copy of that speech is available on the
U.S. Senate website.
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National Trails System Act
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