Alaska Trails Day
Effective Date: Saturday, June 2nd, 2012
WHEREAS, National Trails Day is recognized each year on the first Saturday of June; and
WHEREAS, trails provide an opportunity to bring our friends and family together to celebrate and enjoy the natural beauty of our great state; and
WHEREAS, people of all ages and abilities can enjoy trail activities together; and
WHEREAS, in Alaska, we are fortunate to have an abundance of trails for year round outdoor recreational opportunities including, hiking, bicycling, skiing, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and berry picking; and
WHEREAS, trails benefit the health and wellness of our residents, provide alternative transportation routes, provide access to subsistence activities, and attract visitors to our state from around the world, promoting growth and prosperity to our economy; and
WHEREAS, National Trails Day increases the awareness of our natural environment and the importance of parks, greenways, and trail systems for our children and future generations to learn, exercise, and explore.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sean Parnell, Governor of the State of Alaska, do hereby proclaim June 2, 2012 as:
Alaska Trails Day
in Alaska, and encourage Alaskans to participate in a local Trails Day event, and to enjoy nearby trails year round.
Dated: May 31, 2012
