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TIME FOR ACTION!
Now is the time to comment on the Chisholm & Western Trails becoming National Historic Trails through the National Parks Service.

The National Park Service has completed a comprehensive study of designating the Chisholm Trail and the Great Western Trail as National Historic Trails under the National Historic Trails Program. 

 

We are now in a 60 day comment period before the study goes to Congress for possible action. It is critical that we give strong support for the proposal to make these two trails National Historic Trails during this official comment period. 

It is our hope that all organizations and persons interested in history and heritage tourism respond to the the invitation for comment by including the following: 

 

1.     I support Alternative B of the study. 

  • Alternative B designates two national historic trails (Chisholm & Western) as one administrative unit.
  • Alternative A results in no action. The trails will not be designated.

 2.    That you and your organization (if applicable) see great heritage and economic benefits to National Trail designations.

  • Tourism in Texas is a $65 billion dollar industry with 220 million visitors, 63% of which report that they "seek travel experiences where the destination, its buildings and surroundings have retained their historic character". source 
  • Domestic travelers directly spent nearly $6.2 billion in Oklahoma during 2010....This generated more than $1billion in tax revenue for federal, state and local governments in 2010. source 
  • Travel and tourism has a $5.46 billion dollar impact on the Kansas economy...The Kansas Tourism industry accounts for 148,945 Kansas jobs...or 1 in 9 persons owe their job to tourism.  source  

3.    Mention that you and your area have strong connections to one of the trails through museums, festivals, events, education programs, historic markers, and history.

 

4.    Thank Congress for authorizing the study, and commend the National Park Service for it's excellent as well as thorough study.

 

5.    You look forward to having Congress implement the National Trail Designations, which might be in time for the 150th Anniversary of the Chisholm Trail in 2017.

 

This designation will benefit towns both on and off of the trails throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.

 
Rack Cards for KS & OK

Promotional cards for Kansas and Oklahoma have been printed.  The cards can be displayed separately or together. They are exciting new pieces to promote the Chisholm Trail in the US and overseas! Request at [email protected].

The tourism site for the 150th celebration in 2017 is up!  The site is still growing, so be sure to send in events, photos and interesting "stuff" from the trail.  There is an interactive section for guests to find unique shops, lodging and attractions.  
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Be sure to "Like" us on facebook and "Invite" your friends.  

Any community, attraction, or performers that would like to share their Chisholm Trail news or history are welcome!  Tell us what's happening on your part of the trail.

To answer questions about the NPS report, request cards, learn about submitting information to the website or facebook page, or just to chat for a spell, contact [email protected].
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