Posts by AHS Admin
The Land and Water Conservation Fund
LWCF Overview Congress established the Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a monumental and forward thinking bipartisan environmental and outdoor recreation program, in 1965. The LWCF has been responsible for the…
Read MoreFederal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (FLTFA)
What is the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (FLTFA) FLTFA is a self-sustaining “land for land” program that generates its funds through sales of scattered Bureau of Land Management (BLM)…
Read MoreHike The Hill 2013
The 16th Annual Hike the Hill is Now One for the Books! Hike the Hill (HTH) is American Hiking Society’s annual policy event designed to allow foot trail advocates from around…
Read MoreNational Trails Day® History
American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® History Historical Timeline October 2, 1968 – President Lyndon B. Johnson signs into law the National Trails System Act, establishing national recreation, scenic and…
Read MoreNational Trails Day 2012 Final Report
Wenger Supports American Hiking Society with Drawing for Ellsworth Ride™ Bike
SILVER SPRING, MD – July 25, 2012 – American Hiking Society (AHS) is happy to announce that attendees of the Summer Outdoor Retailer tradeshow in Salt Lake City on August…
Read MoreNational Trail Fund
SILVER SPRING (July 16, 2012) – American Hiking Society has recently announced the recipients of National Trails Fund grants in 2012. Thanks to the generous support of our Charter Sponsors,…
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