American Hiking joins nearly 500 organizations in support of federal land management staffing
On February 28, American Hiking Society joined a letter signed on behalf of 495 organizations calling on Congress to immediately reverse the terminations of 5,700 federal land management employees and halt any further workforce reductions to our public land management agencies.
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Society Celebrates Bipartisan Passage of EXPLORE Act
American Hiking Society and the 59 million strong hiking community celebrates the bipartisan passage of the EXPLORE Act.
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Society Seeks Programs Support Coordinator (Part-Time)
(12/2/24 Update): Application Deadline is now closed. All applicants will receive notification if selected for further review. (Part-Time/20 Hours per week) Founded in 1976 and serving as the only national…
Read MoreA Hikers Guide to the Government Shutdown (Updated 9/30/23)
Your bags are packed, the car is loaded, and you are about to set off on a nice outdoor getaway to enjoy some hiking and fresh air when you hear then news that the government has shut down and you may not be able to access your favorite trail. Don’t fear, you can likely still go out and enjoy your hike, but you will be more limited in where you can go, what resources will be available, and who will be there to assist you.
Read More“Does anything I do even matter?”- A NextGen Trail Leader recounts their first advocacy experience.
“Does anything I do even matter? Even as I educate community members and participate in service projects at trailheads in my own community, can I actually change things? Do my elected officials truly hear my emails, phone calls, and petitions?” These questions have been stirring in my mind for years as I have tried to be more active in advocacy for policies that protect the wild places I love.
Read MoreReality Check: National Public Lands Advocacy
I learned a lot about federal politics in just a few short days, and while I’m still trying to figure out what it means to me, I think that it’s important to keep perspective. That said, I’m not going to stop dreaming – about ways to improve trails and my community today, and about ways to advocate for change in the future.
Read MoreFive Nature-Based Mental Health Boosters
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so hit the trails and hike your way to wellbeing! Hiking isn’t just good for your body — it can improve your mood and reduce stress.
Read MoreHiking After the Pandemic – Megan’s Tale from the Trail
Megan’s story is a powerful reminder of how time outdoors can help us heal, grow, and reconnect — with ourselves and each other.
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Joins 71 Organizations in Opposition to Public Lands Sell Off in Reconciliation Bill
72 organizations call on House of Representatives Leadership to strip the Amodei Amendment 013 from the House Reconciliation Bill.
The languages permits the selling off public lands that belong to all Americans to what is already a sprawling attempt to fast-track resource development for a variety of industries including oil, gas, coal, hardrock mining, and timber.
Read MoreBreaking Down Walls and Building Bridges: City College of New York Students Experience the Adirondacks
Five students from City College of New York left the city behind and traveled by public transportation to the heart of the Adirondacks.
Read MoreBuilding Bridges: Misericordia University Students Volunteer at Kiptopeke State Park
A dedicated group of Misericordia University students traveled to Kiptopeke State Park to volunteer on trail improvement projects.
Read MoreHard Work and Lasting Friendships on California’s Wild Lost Coast
Eight adventurous volunteers packed their bags and set out for a once-in-a-lifetime backpacking Volunteer Vacation in the King Range Conservation Area along California’s rugged Lost Coast.
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet David Martin
David Martin has been a dedicated Volunteer Vacation volunteer, and has recently celebrated his 10th annual trip with American Hiking!
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