Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement celebrating the completion of improvements along the battlefield tour road at Saratoga National Historical Park made possible by funds awarded through the Great American Outdoors Act, legislation that Congresswoman Stefanik supported.
The legislation provided $6 million in funding for upgrades and increased accessibility of parking areas, trailheads, walkways, signage, and exhibits along the popular 10-mile-long route.
“I’m pleased to see that legislation I supported has brought improvements to Saratoga National Historical Park that will improve visitor experiences for years to come as they learn about the importance of the Battles of Saratoga in our country’s history,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. “As Upstate New York and the North Country prepare for the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation and the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga, these improvements to the battlefield tour route will help our families and visitors to our region learn about the turning point in the Revolutionary War and the site of one of the most decisive American battles of the Revolutionary War.”
In 2020, Congresswoman Stefanik voted for the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act to establish the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to provide the National Park Service with resources to address extensive and long overdue maintenance needs in national parks.
