Posts by Wesley Trimble
American Hiking Society Applauds Congress for the Passage of the Public Lands Package
Silver Spring, MD—Feb 26, 2018—Congress just passed sweeping bipartisan public lands legislation impacting hikers and other users of public lands. Included in the soon to be enacted bill is a…
Read More2018 Accomplishments: Trail Service and Advocacy Impact
American Hiking volunteers, supports, and members came together to help protect the places you love to hike. See the impact by the numbers.
Read MoreAs shutdown reaches record length National Parks and other Public Lands at breaking point
SILVER SPRING, MD –January 11, 2018—The government shutdown has now stretched 21 days tying the longest shutdown in history, with no end in sight. As a result, our National Parks…
Read More12 Hiker Steps Towards Conservation
by Jennifer Pharr Davis The word “Conservationist” seems like such a weighty term that I used to think you had to dedicate your life to land management or donate your…
Read MoreSecond Class of American Hiking Society’s NextGen Trail Leaders Announced
American Hiking Society is pleased to announce the second class of NextGen Trail Leaders, bringing together rising stars in the outdoor community from all walks of life and across the…
Read MoreTrip Safety: Don’t Get Stuck in the Dark
Embarking on a backcountry adventure can be one of the most rewarding experiences. When all the planning, anticipation, and physical effort culminate in awe-inspiring views, you receive a feeling of…
Read MoreHiking Iceland – Water, Water Everywhere!
Hiking isn’t always about accomplishing some feat; often it is about allowing the voice of nature to flow over you and take you deeper into an expanded awareness. One amazing…
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