Posts by Tyler Ray
Trail 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.
Read MoreFrom Resilience to Momentum- Hike the Hill 2026
Last year during Hike the HillⓇ, the annual trails community fly-in co-hosted by American Hiking Society (AHS) and Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS), it felt as if the…
Read MoreA New Year Win for the Trails You Love: Advocacy in Action
American Hiking Society and partners secure increase in trails funding for federal land management agencies.
Read MoreFY26 Trail Funding Letter from 259 Organizations (November 2025)
As Congress works together on a final bill, we ask you to adopt the following trail specific funding levels and report language that are included in the respective House and Senate versions of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bills.
Read MoreA Hikers Guide to the Government Shutdown (Updated Sept. 2025)
Your bags are packed, the car is loaded, and you are about to set off on a nice outdoor getaway to enjoy some hiking and fresh air when you hear then news that the government has shut down and you may not be able to access your favorite trail. Don’t fear, you can likely still go out and enjoy your hike, but you will be more limited in where you can go, what resources will be available, and who will be there to assist you.
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Society Comments on Roadless Rule Proposed Repeal
On behalf of AHS and the 63 million strong hiking community we oppose the proposed rescission of the Roadless Rule as it will negatively impact the hiking community’s access to and enjoyment of the 9,298 miles of hiking trails contained within roadless areas.
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