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H.R. 5926, The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Act of 2008 (123 comments ↓ | 3 wiki edits)
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H.R. 5926 would amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail.
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Stephanie White
May 20, 2008, 3:57pm (report abuse)Wilderness, and the trails that can take a person to it, are one of the most valuable resources available to us and future generations. It is vitally important to give the Pacific Northwest Trail National Scenic Trail status to both protect and publicize this great resource.
Karen Peterka
May 20, 2008, 7:32pm (report abuse)The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail is a wonderful gift for our generation and all those to follow. Please pass this bill. I fully support it.
Barbara Coombs
May 21, 2008, 5:07pm (report abuse)I urge you to make the Pacific Northwest Trail part of the National Scenic Trails System. The volunteers of the PNT have been working diligently for years to get to this point.
Thank you!
Jerald Granahan
May 21, 2008, 6:21pm (report abuse)I became involve with this trail about five years ago. It goes through some of the finest scenery in the world. This is a trail well worth supporting for the benefit of all that are supportive of the outdoors.
Dave
May 21, 2008, 7:40pm (report abuse)How can you not make the Pacific Northwest Trail part of the National Scenic Trails System?! It continues to be one of the most scenic, and diverse trails in the world. Thank you to all the past and present volunteers who make it all possible!
Carlotta Francisco
May 21, 2008, 8:50pm (report abuse)Please pass the legislation to make
the Pacific Northwest Trail part of
the National Scenic Trails System.
This trail covers some of the most
beautiful country in the nation.
Thank you.
Jim Weed
May 21, 2008, 10:04pm (report abuse)This trail can do for the health of our youth and economy what 100 years of debate cannot-create success. This beautiful route has a great, dedicated and vibrant volunteer support group of fine people and is staged to succeed if given the National Scenic Trail status.
Maria Magana
May 23, 2008, 2:41pm (report abuse)I am in support of the bill to make the Pacific Northwest Trail part of the National Scenic Trails System.
Charlie Urbick
May 23, 2008, 4:17pm (report abuse)We can look back over our history of our National Parks and see the wisdom in preserving National treasures. Washington state can continue to be a leader in outdoor education and opportunities. I support the passage of this bill.
Sincerely, Charlie Urbick Skagit River Steel and Recycling
Keith Magee
May 23, 2008, 4:24pm (report abuse)The Pacific Northwest Trail goes through some of the most rugged and beautiful areas of the United States. Parts of the trail are historic trails used by Native Americans, miners, and others. Volunteers from all over the Northwest, and indeed, from all over the U.S. have built this wonderful trail and maintained it. The Pacific Northwest Trail is certainly worthy to be designated a National Scenic Trail. I urge you to pass this bill.
Barbara Coombs
May 23, 2008, 4:29pm (report abuse)I urge you to pass the legislation to make the Pacific Northwest Trailpart of the National Scenic Trails System. It is beautiful and well worth it.
Thank you!
Jay Hunston
May 23, 2008, 5:58pm (report abuse)The PNT is a fantastic project that should be protected by legislation. As a privately-funded trail project, it is truly a gem in the wilderness and should be part of the National Scenic Trails system.
Carol Triplett
May 24, 2008, 9:12am (report abuse)This is a wonderful trail that includes many local community "grass roots" volunteers contstructing and maintaining it for the benefit of future generations. Please recognize their efforts with designation of the Pacific N.W. trail as part of the National Scenic Trails system.
Wendy Kendrick
May 24, 2008, 3:29pm (report abuse)YES, YES, YES on the Pacific Northwest Trail !!
MAKE IT HAPPEN, PLEASE !!!
Hugh Kendrick
May 25, 2008, 4:23am (report abuse)The PNT is a wonderful asset that provides recreational and cultural values to its community of users. Please vote to pass this bill.
Jerald Granahan
May 26, 2008, 11:26am (report abuse)This trail goes through some of the most beautiful country in the world. It long over due that it be a part of our national trail system.
Wendy Gray
May 26, 2008, 8:05pm (report abuse)The Pacific NW Trail should be part of the National Scenic Trails System - it is a national treasure! Thanks to countless hours of volunteer work, it provides outstanding recreational opportunities to many and is a valuable resource that should be preserved. Please vote yes on HR 5926.
Eleanor Braman
May 27, 2008, 3:08am (report abuse)I very much support the Pacific NW Trail being given this designation.
Ted Murray
May 27, 2008, 10:27am (report abuse)Okanogan County, WA - Trails Coordinator. Okanogan County supports this bill. A truly unique trail and very deserving of national designation.
Shirley Banks
May 27, 2008, 11:12am (report abuse)This trail is one of our national treasures. Its beauty changes lives-- it did mine!
Diane Peters
May 27, 2008, 12:37pm (report abuse)I support HR 5926 in making the Pacific Northwest Trail part of the National Trail System and hope Congress will pass this legislation.
Emily Owens
May 27, 2008, 1:03pm (report abuse)I have been a hiker with Skagit Audubon for quite a few years and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It one that brings back memories and enables me to hike to spots in our vicinity I would never have imagined available to me. Yes, yes, do make the Pacific Northwest Trail part of the National Trail System. Do protect this beautiful and so far unspoiled area for many generations that will follow me. So much of our wilderness heritage is disappearing each day. Please pass HR 5926 for me and for those who follow and wish to enjoy the pleasures and feelings the discovery of new horizons bring.
Myrt Nickel
May 27, 2008, 1:07pm (report abuse)Please support HR 5926 making the Pacific Northwest Trail part of the National Trail System in this great country of ours. The Pacific Northwest Trail goes through some of the best parts of this country. Awesome scenery!
Peter Laciano
May 27, 2008, 5:06pm (report abuse)I am fully behind giving the Pacific Northwest Trail the National Scenic Trail Status. It will be a just reward for all of the volunteers who have worked so hard to create and maintain the trail. This trail, especially with the added publicity and funds provided by National Scenic Trail status, will give many Americans a chance to enjoy the wild and scenic Pacific Northwest.
Rick Braman
May 27, 2008, 10:38pm (report abuse)We recently visited Canada, and saw a portion of the TransCanada trail. This is a wonderful example of what we could achieve in the US with the PNT being part of a coast to coast trail. The PNT covers some very scenic territory, and has a lot of hard volunteer hours already accrued. This designation would be well deserved!
Phyllis Dolph
May 28, 2008, 5:48pm (report abuse)Please pass HR 5926 to make the Pacific Northwest Trail part of the National Scenic Trail System forever. The PNT Assn. has been working diligently for years to get to this important point . The NSTS, if this legislation passes, will be there not only for us, but for all generations in the future. The PNT needs and deserves national recognition.
Carter Hunt
May 28, 2008, 8:27pm (report abuse)This bill would provide for the great addition of the Pacific Northwest Trail to our nation scenic trails. Please pass this bill and preserve our wonderful land.
Gail Riddle
May 29, 2008, 11:50am (report abuse)Please! The Pacific Northwest Trail is there, it's ours, let's forever save it.
Marge Froiland
May 29, 2008, 7:42pm (report abuse)It is important to incorporate the Pacific Northwest Trail into the National Scenic Trail System to preserve it as a more permanent aspect of our national and natural legacy.
robin goodfellow
May 30, 2008, 9:57am (report abuse)i know a place where the the wild thyme blows, where ox-lips and the nodding violets grows, quite over canopied with lucious woodbine with sweet musk roses and with eglantine......it's the PNT!!
Joy Peterson
May 30, 2008, 1:50pm (report abuse)I have hiked much of the Pacific Northwest Trail. It is beautiful and varied; a real addition. Please pass HR 5926 and S 2943.
Anne Winkes
June 2, 2008, 10:52am (report abuse)I support House Bill HR-5926 making the Pacific Northwest Trail part of the National Scenic Trail system. Please pass this legislation.
Tom Solin
June 2, 2008, 12:48pm (report abuse)The Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT) a spectacular east to west trail running from Glacier National Park to the Ocean through some of the most rugged and beautiful areas of the United States, is a perfect addition to the National Scenic Trail system. Thousands of hours of volunteer effort have already been put into developing and maintaining the trail elevating it to the status of National Scenic Trail is the next logical step.
Through the years the PNT has provided the stage for the Service Knowledge Youth (SKY) Education Program providing opportunity for students from the Northwest to practice stewardship, learn team building through community service and develop leadership skills. Designating the PNT National Scenic Trail status reinforces our countries commitment to those worthy goals.
Mary Riddle
June 11, 2008, 12:55pm (report abuse)The Pacific Northwest Trail deserves to be part of the National Trail System. It is therefore important for Congress to pass HR 5926 and S 2943
John Molohon
June 15, 2008, 3:40pm (report abuse)I hiked the PNWT in 1979 with friend Pete Langstaff. Together we were the 5th and 6th individuals to complete the trail end-to-end. This was a superb experience through beautiful country. It is deserving of recognition.
Gosia Gabrys
June 18, 2008, 11:33pm (report abuse)I strongly support House Bill HR-5926. The Pacific Northwest Trail should belong to the National Scenic Trail system. I hope you'll pass this legislation.
Bob Baker
June 19, 2008, 4:15pm (report abuse)The PNT is unique in its beauty. The trails are the best maintained of any I`ve hiked, supported in large by hard-working volunteers.
Ray Monks
June 24, 2008, 4:49pm (report abuse)This trail has got to be one of the most beautiful in the western world and as such deserves the national recognition that only the US Congress can provide. Please vote to make this so.
Ray Monks
June 24, 2008, 4:59pm (report abuse)Please ensure the work of many volunteers to build and maintain this magnificent trail system is given the recognition it deserves by making the trail a National Scenic (Treasure) Trail
Tami Bozarth
July 10, 2008, 6:03pm (report abuse)I am in favor of turning the Pacific Northwest Trail into a national scenic trail. Also any help with finishing the final leg of the trail would be great.
Erik Burge
August 11, 2008, 4:42pm (report abuse)The PNT is a national treasure! Please move forward with this deserved and long overdue desgination ASAP.
Russ Fish
August 23, 2008, 10:52pm (report abuse)This trail showcases some of the most beautiful and historic parts of the Pacific Northwest. Please give it the designation it richly deserves.
John Manning
September 22, 2008, 8:56am (report abuse)US National Scenic Trails are the envy of people around the world and the Pacific NorthWest Trail will enhance the reputation of that network. I'm a Brit and hiked in the area four years ago; I would love to return to hike this stunning trail - it'd be the feather in my hiking cap.