[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 96 (Thursday, June 5, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E532]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE LOUDOUN APPALACHIAN TRAIL FESTIVAL

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                         HON. SUHAS SUBRAMANYAM

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 5, 2025

  Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Sixth Annual 
Loudoun Appalachian Trail Festival hosted in Hillsboro, Virginia on 
June 7, 2025.
  The Appalachian Trail is one of the most famous trails in the world, 
covering over 2,190 miles of land across the United States and 
attracting over three million visitors each year. The trail traverses 
Western Loudoun County for thirty miles next to the Shenandoah Valley, 
offering our community the opportunity to hike, walk, and explore 
nature.
  The trail is maintained by the National Park Service, U.S. Forest 
Service, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and the thousands of 
volunteers who work every day to care for the trail and ensure it 
remains accessible for visitors.
  The Loudoun Appalachian Trail Festival is a time to come together and 
celebrate the trail, outdoor recreation, and the joy of hiking. As a 
dad of two young girls, I want to make sure we preserve the parks and 
trails of America so that future generations can continue to enjoy the 
great outdoors.
  I thank the organizers and sponsors of the Loudoun Appalachian Trail 
Festival for hosting this wonderful event.

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