New Alaska Trails: Preserving Heritage and Expanding Recreation Opportunities.
This act designates the historic Chilkoot Trail, significant for indigenous tribes and the gold rush, and mandates a study for the Alaska Long Trail. Citizens will gain new recreational and historical exploration opportunities, along with access to better-managed and protected natural areas.
Key points
Designation of Chilkoot National Historic Trail: Protection of a 16.5-mile route of historical and cultural significance, used by the Tlingit and Tagish tribes and gold prospectors.
Study of the Alaska Long Trail: Assessment of the feasibility of establishing an approximately 500-mile scenic trail from Seward to Fairbanks, potentially opening new areas for tourism and recreation.
International Cooperation: Possibility of collaboration with Canada for information exchange, supporting educational programs, and establishing an international historic trail.
Public Access to Information: Trail maps will be publicly available at National Park Service offices, facilitating trip planning and use of new routes.
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