[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               AMERICAN FRONTIERS: A PUBLIC LANDS LEGACY

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2002

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, America has an important shared legacy 
in its parks, forests and other public lands. They bring us close to 
the natural world and its wildlife; contribute to physical and mental 
health; add to our understanding of history and culture; and provide 
important economic opportunities to many communities across the West. 
Unfortunately, not enough people understand the multiple facets of 
America's public lands. As Chairman of the National Parks Subcommittee, 
I am happy to see a major effort being mounted to address this issue. 
``American Frontiers: A Public Lands Journey'' is a 3,000-mile 
expedition currently being undertaken by two teams of adventurers. They 
are crossing only public lands and waters in six states, by foot, 
horseback, mountain bike, canoe, SUV and boat. Their two month journey 
will culminate in Salt Lake City on September 28, 2002, National Public 
Lands Day. Along the trail, they are sharing dispatches and individual 
journals relating their experiences and impressions of the public lands 
by videophone and through an interactive Internet website located at 
www.americanfrontiers.net. These communication efforts are especially 
directed at America's youth. I applaud the efforts of Public Lands 
Interpretive Association, which has spearheaded this project, along 
with the many dedicated individuals, volunteers, and sponsors of this 
impressive journey. I look forward to hearing more about their 
experiences in America's national parks.

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