Posts by Tyler Ray
One 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 MoreAmerican 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 MoreTrail Funding FY27 Public Witness Testimony from 175+ Organizations and Entities (Senate)
PDF Version of Letter American Hiking Society • American Trails • American Motorcyclist Association • Back Country Horsemen of America • Equine Land Conservation Resource • International Mountain Bicycling Association…
Read MoreTrail Funding FY27 Public Witness Testimony from 175 Organizations and Entities (House)
On behalf of American Hiking Society, and 174 organizations, representing millions of trail users, we urge you to build on your FY26 work by increasing trails and recreation management funding in FY27
Read MoreFrom Campgrounds to Sea Kayaks- Cleveland National Forest Volunteer Vacation 2026
There is something transformative about spending a week in the heart of a National Forest. Our first Volunteer Vacation of the season took place with a dedicated crew of volunteers heading to the Palomar Ranger District in the Cleveland National Forest just outside San Diego to prove that “giving back” is the ultimate way to get outdoors.
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