Posts by AHS Admin
Wilderness Position Statement
Overview The Wilderness Act of 1964 established the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS), to “secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource…
Read MoreRecreation Fee Policy
Overview As the national voice for America’s hikers, American Hiking Society promotes and protects foot trails and the hiking experience. American Hiking Society is committed to working cooperatively with Congress,…
Read MoreMotorized Recreation – Off-Road Vehicle Position Statement
Background The increased popularity of off-road vehicles1 (ORVs) in recent decades has coincided with technological advances enabling these machines to penetrate deeper into the backcountry than ever before. High-powered engines…
Read MoreHiking Trails Position Statement
Philosophy Hiking has long been an important outdoor activity, whether as a means of exploration, exercise or reflection. The act of setting foot down a path through natural areas provides…
Read MoreAdvocacy Tips
GENERAL ADVOCACY TIPS Follow these tips to communicate with your legislators about trail and hiking-related issues important to you: LETTERS, EMAILS, AND FAXES Personal letters are considered the most effective…
Read MoreTravel Management Planning – Protecting the Hiking Experience
The hiking experience on America’s public lands will be profoundly affected by a series of “Travel Management Plans” currently underway by the USDA Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management…
Read MoreAmerica’s Great Outdoors
“And when we see America’s land, we understand what an incredible bounty that we have been given. And it’s our obligation to make sure that the next generation enjoys the same…
Read More