Posts by Tyler Ray
What the Great American Outdoors Act Means for the Hiking Community
The Great American Outdoors Act, one of the most impactful pieces of conservation and outdoor recreation legislation in decades has become law. Find out what it means for hikers.
Read MoreAccelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act (H.R. 2435) Letter of Support
The Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act is important to hikers, the broader outdoor recreation community, veteran service organizations, and the environmental community because it will work to expand outdoor access for our veterans.
Read MoreAccelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act (H.R. 2435) Letter of Support
Across the country, veterans returning from wartime experiences turn to our hiking trails and public lands for their therapeutic benefits in assisting in the transition back to civilian life and reintegration into society. The Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act is important to hikers, the broader outdoor recreation community, veteran service organizations, and the environmental community because it will work to expand outdoor access for our veterans.
Read MoreAHS Statement In Support of Great American Outdoors Act (House)
American Hiking Society Urges House Support of the Great American Outdoors Act. Great American Outdoors Act Addresses Both Full Funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Public Lands Maintenance Backlog
Read MoreArizona Trail- Border Wall
CBP announced their plans to construct two miles of border barriers through the Coronado National Memorial and across the Arizona National Scenic Trail.
Read MoreAHS Comments on Dept. of Interior Electric Motorized Bicycle Proposed Rules
Agencies within the Department of Interior, including Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Reclamation have requested comments on proposed rule making that would expand electric motorized bicycle use. In June 2020, American Hiking Society submitted comments on these proposed rules to each agency.
Read MoreAHS Statement In Support of Great American Outdoors Act (Senate)
American Hiking Society Urges Support of the Great American Outdoors Act. Great American Outdoors Act Addresses Both Full Funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Public Lands Maintenance Backlog
Read More