Posts by Wesley Trimble
2,802 Miles of Trail to be Improved on National Trails Day®
Silver Spring, MD – On June 2, 2018, people across the country will come together to collectively improve 2,802 miles of trail—the distance across the US—during American Hiking Society’s National…
Read MoreFour Ways to Celebrate National Trails Day® on a Bicycle
There are many ways to celebrate the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® on June 2. It’s even possible to participate on a bicycle. And if you go on a…
Read MoreIntroducing American Hiking Society’s NextGen Trail Leaders
The inaugural class of AHS NextGen Trail Leaders brings together rising stars in the outdoor community from all walks of life and across the country. Through AHS, NextGen Trail Leaders…
Read MoreYour Voice Matters: Why Are Public Lands Worth Protecting.
Your Voice Matters: Why Are Public Lands Worth Protecting? Patrick Hendry Our public lands are at risk. President Trump and Interior Secretary Zinke have already acted to shrink Bears Ears…
Read MoreWhat the Heck Just Happened in Utah?
On December 4, President Trump, flanked by Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, announced his intention to shrink the Bears Ears National Monument by 85% and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National…
Read MoreKid’s Hiking Poem or Prose Contest
When we hike with children, we see the world through their eyes. The patterns on the wings of a beetle, towering peaks peeking through swirling clouds, the earthy smell of…
Read MoreAdministration’s Budget Catastrophic for Trails & Recreation
SILVER SPRING, MD – June 8, 2017 – The Administration recently released its budget for fiscal year 2018 revealing what are nothing less than catastrophic cuts to programs that directly…
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