Posts by AHS Admin
Therm-A-Rest and American Hiking Society partner to inspire the country on National Trails Day®
Therm-a-Rest, the leader in outdoor comfort, and American Hiking Society, the only national non-profit dedicated to protecting the places you hike, are pleased to announce their formal partnership to help…
Read MoreHiking the Unfinished Trail
Hike 3,100 miles from Canada to Mexico along the grizzly-bear infested Continental Divide Trail? No way. The few hikers I met who had walked the Divide called it a “trail in…
Read MoreWomen Going the Distance
When I was 18, I announced to my parents that I wanted to hike 2,000 miles along the Appalachian Mountains. My parents thought I was crazy and couldn’t understand why a girl…
Read MoreHiking A Mountain of Hope
Stories of how outdoor recreation can lead to a lifetime of well-being. Hiking is the best nature-based activity that can lead to a lifetime of fitness and well-being. You’ll hear me say this…
Read MoreAmerica Prepares for Nationwide Celebration: National Trails Day®
While plenty of Americans eagerly await the coming of spring, many hiking clubs, non-profits, and land managing agencies are already busy planning special outdoor events for the onset of summer. …
Read MoreNational Trails Day: Part of Something Bigger
National Trails Day: The North Country Trail Association American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® first began in 1993 to highlight the importance of the National Trails System, and to enhance…
Read More#HikingMakesMe – Saveria Tilden
American Hiking Society Ambassador, Saveria Tilden, responds to our #HikingMakesMe interview. My name is Saveria. I have never had a nickname, but my name does rhyme with my favorite…
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