Posts by AHS Admin
Press Release: Forest Service Officer’s Quick Action Likely Saved Hikers
For immediate release April 25, 2012 Contact: Peter Olsen POlsen@AmericanHiking.org (301) 565-6704, x.205 Forest Service Officer’s Quick Action Likely Saved Hikers Silver Spring, MD – April 25, 2012 – The…
Read MoreKids’ Corner
Welcome to the Kids’ Corner! Hiking is fun for people of all ages. Not only is it a great way to explore all that nature has to offer, but it…
Read MoreThreats to Trails
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Understanding the threats to trails and hiking. Every year, trails are at risk due to a wide variety of factors. Knowledge of these threats…
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Hiking
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Hiking is more than just fun. It’s good for you, too! Countless studies and research have consistently shown that regular exercise not only improves…
Read MoreStarting a Hiking Club
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Protect your local trails by organizing a group to take care of them. If you have a trail in your community, a great way…
Read MoreHow to Save Trails
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Get involved and protect the nation’s trails for the future. America’s public lands are one of the nation’s great achievements. Each year people from…
Read MoreEconomic Benefits of Trails
Click here for printer-friendly PDF Trails and national parks are good for economic growth. Protecting trails concerns more than just the preservation of our nation’s flora, fauna, and greenways. Our…
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