American Hiking Society Seeks an Associate, Programs and Events Position Candidate
Associate, Programs and Events About American Hiking Founded in 1976 and serving as the only national voice of the hiking community, American Hiking lives out its mission, Empowering all to…
Read MoreA Hikers Guide to the Government Shutdown (Updated Sept. 2025)
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 MoreAmerican 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 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 MoreBack to Basics: What a 1970s Trail Campaign Teaches Us About Unplugging Today
As we are celebrating 50 years of American Hiking Society, we are celebrating past efforts that hold relevance to our hiking community today. Long before step-counters, digital fitness trackers, and…
Read MoreOne Step at a Time on Catalina Island
Our largest group of the year so far headed out in May 2026 for a week of car camping on the beautiful island while working hard to rebuild a heavily damaged portion of trail.
Read MoreCaring for the King Crest Trail
In April 2026, volunteers focused on an 11-mile portion of the King Crest Trail – one of the first National Recreation Trails in the United States. Working with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), they helped remove overgrown brush and repair trail tread while taking in magnificent views of California’s Lost Coast, the Mattole and Eel River Valleys, and surrounding mountains.
Read MoreNature and Nurture in the Nantahala National Forest
In March 2026, volunteers had the opportunity to work on a two mile segment of the Chattooga River Trail. The cool spring temperatures and waterfalls, cascades, rivers, and streams made for a rewarding week of trail maintenance.
Read MoreHonoring the Life, Legacy, and Vision of Co-Founder William “Backpacker Bill” Kemsley
WHEREAS, the American Hiking Society (AHS) community, its Board of Directors, and hikers across the nation mourn the passing of William “Bill” Kemsley at the age of 98 at his…
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Society Executive Director Candidates Welcomed
The American Hiking Society Board of Directors is pleased to announce that they are hiring an Executive Director.
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