Posts by Tyler Ray
Backcountry Camping Permit Changes at Pictured Rocks
The National Park Service has announced that beginning on March 28, 2017, all backcountry camping permits and reservations for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore must be obtained online at www.recreation.gov. Phone reservations…
Read MoreForest Trails Stewardship Bill Becomes Law
November 28, 2016 – Today President Obama signed the National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act (NFSTSA), a bill for which American Hiking Society and partner organizations American Horse Council, Back…
Read MoreSenate Passes Recreation Economy Bill
November 28, 2016 – American Hiking Society thanks the U.S. Senate for passing the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016 this week. This bill was passed by the…
Read MoreJoin Save the Redwoods League Outdoors on Green Friday
By: Sam Hodder, President & CEO, Save the Redwoods League This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the access we have to some of the world’s most stunning public parks and reserves…
Read MoreGreg Miller Departs AHS
The Board of Directors announces the departure of Greg Miller, President of American Hiking Society, effective November 29, 2016. In more than 11 years with the organization, Greg leaves behind…
Read MoreAHS Efforts on the Hill – Energy Act
September 27, 2016 – American Hiking Society has been busily working on numerous pieces of legislation with the US Congress and one of the bills that’s been taking quite a bit…
Read MoreNew U.S. Forest Service Saw Policy
July 19, 2016 – The U.S.D.A. Forest Service’s new Saw Policy was published today in the Federal Register. The new policy revises Forest Service Manual 2350 regarding training and certification…
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