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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.
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American Hiking Society and the 59 million strong hiking community celebrates the bipartisan passage of the EXPLORE Act.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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Twelve dedicated trail volunteers packed their bags and set out for a memorable week on Santa Catalina Island.
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Over 100 college students from 11 universities across the country spent their spring break giving back to public lands through week-long Alternative Break trips.
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We’ve compiled a list of tips for planning the perfect sunset hike adventure for those summer nights.
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American Hiking Society’s NextGen Trail Leaders had an incredible, positive impact on the trails and the outdoor community in honor of our 33rd National Trails Day® on Saturday, June 7, 2025!
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With smiles and stewardship projects, the AHS Staff gave back to the places we all love and left the trails and the outdoor community better than they found them.
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American Hiking Society’s 2025 micro-grant recipients organized meaningful events for underrepresented communities to celebrate the 33rd annual National Trails Day®.
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On behalf of American Hiking Society and the millions of trail users our collective organizations represent who spend their time, money and energy to get out on trails for recreation, health and wellness, and to volunteer, we thank the Committee for the opportunity to provide testimony on the importance of adequately funding our nation’s trails and public lands.
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