{"id":19661,"date":"2024-06-05T15:26:25","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T19:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merkley.senate.gov\/?p=19661"},"modified":"2024-06-05T15:26:28","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T19:26:28","slug":"wyden-merkley-announce-national-trail-designation-for-banks-vernonia-state-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merkley.senate.gov\/es\/wyden-merkley-announce-national-trail-designation-for-banks-vernonia-state-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"Wyden, Merkley Announce National Trail Designation for Banks-Vernonia State Trail\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>WASHINGTON\u202fD.C<\/em>.<\/strong>\u2014Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced the designation of the Banks-Vernonia State Trail to the National Trails System. The newly designated trail joins a network of more than 1,300 existing national recreation trails, which can be found in every U.S. state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe know that getting outdoors is good for our physical and mental health,\u201d <strong>dijo Wyden.<\/strong> \u201cWe\u2019re fortunate to live in Oregon where we have access to outdoor activities in every corner of the state. The Banks-Vernonia State Trail is an excellent example of \u2018upcycling\u2019 existing rail trails into opportunities for Oregonians and visitors to experience the healing aspects of nature in a family-friendly atmosphere, while also creating positive local economic impact.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOregon is one of the most spectacular places with so many incredible natural treasures to explore, and everyone should be able to access all that Oregon has to offer. The Banks-Vernonia State Trail is one of those natural treasures\u2014and I\u2019m thrilled to see it recognized as a national recreation trail by the U.S. Department of the Interior,\u201d <strong>dijo Merkley.<\/strong> \u201cThis designation will help preserve one of our coast\u2019s treasures and help spur rural growth while ensuring that future generations can appreciate Oregon\u2019s wild\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Banks-Vernonia State Trail is a 21-mile paved rail-to-trail route connecting the towns of Banks and Vernonia through the foothills of Oregon\u2019s lush coastal mountain range. The gentle grade allows hikers, bicyclists, equestrians and people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the scenic mountains, fields and forests of Washington and Columbia Counties.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>National recreation trails\u202fare jointly coordinated and administered by the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service, in conjunction with a number of\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/subjects\/nationaltrailssystem\/federal-agency-partners.htm\">federal<\/a>\u202fand\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/subjects\/nationaltrailssystem\/national-organizations.htm\">nonprofit partners<\/a>. This trail designation is consistent with the principles of the Biden-Harris administration\u2019s\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doi.gov\/priorities\/america-the-beautiful\"><em>America the Beautiful<\/em><\/a><em>\u202f<\/em>initiative, a locally led and voluntary nationwide effort to conserve, connect and restore the lands, waters and wildlife upon which we all depend.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">###<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WASHINGTON\u202fD.C.\u2014Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced the designation of the Banks-Vernonia State Trail to the National Trails System. 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