Senate passes resolution establishing National Park Week
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The United States Senate has passed a resolution introduced by Senator Todd Young (R-Ind) and other colleagues to secure April 19-27 as National Park Week.
According to a news release from Senator Young's office, the resolution was passed to boost awareness of the value and availability of recreational areas and encourage people across the country to spend time there.
'Hoosiers are proud of the Indiana Dunes National Park, which serves as a great example of the vast landscapes, wildlife, and history that national parks offer throughout our country,' said Senator Young. 'During National Park Week, we celebrate the Indiana Dunes National Park and America's great outdoors.'
There are 433 national parks across the U.S., and Indiana is home to the Indiana Dunes National Park. For more information on National Parks Week, you can visit this link, and if you'd like to know more about Indiana's own Indiana Dunes National Park you can visit the link here.
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