Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail One Step Closer to Becoming Part of National Park System

Monday, March 1st, 2021 -- 11:05 AM

(WMTV) Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail is one step closer to becoming a part of the National Park System after a bipartisan bill was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives Friday.

According to a news release, this move would give the Ice Age Trail improved management resources and access to federal funding.  Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan said the move would protect the trail for decades to come.

Republican Rep. Glenn Grothman pointed out that not only is the trail beautiful, it also contributes about $255 million each year to state and local economies.

The House of Representatives passed the amendment with a 229-198 vote. It will travel to the Senate next for consideration.  The 1,200-mile long trail travels through 31 counties and attracts nearly 1.2 million visitors annually.

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