Posts by Wesley Trimble
2023 Hike the Hill Advocacy Event Success
2023 Hike the Hill® Advocacy Event Success Have you ever imagined being face to face with the Director of the National Park Service, Chief of the Forest Service, Director of…
Read MoreTrail Leaders Unite in the Nation’s Capital for Hike the Hill® Advocacy Week
Meeting with Congress and federal agency leaders to advance trail priorities February 12–17 Trail leaders from across the country will unite in Washington D.C. February 12–17 during the 26th annual…
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Elects Four New Board Members for 2023
American Hiking Society is pleased to introduce four new members of the Board of Directors in 2023. Each new member brings a wealth of experience and expertise along with a…
Read MoreBoard of Directors Feature: Sally Kidd
If you want some advice on great places to hike – a solid go-to is American Hiking Society’s Board Member Sally Kidd. Sally’s love of hiking laid a clear path…
Read MoreBoard of Directors Feature: Maria Betancourt
At American Hiking Society, we envision a world where everyone feels welcome in the hiking community and has permanent access to meaningful hiking, including urban, frontcountry, and backcountry opportunities. Maria…
Read MoreDonor Feature: Bob and Dee Leggett
It all started with an ad in Backpacker magazine. Bob and Dee Leggett were avid hikers and backpackers–“the whole world was getting into backpacking at that time”–when they saw an…
Read MoreLayering for a Hike: Staying Comfortable in Cooler Temperatures
Layering for a Hike Staying Comfortable in Cooler Temperatures AKHG Sponsored by AKHG™ by Duluth Trading Co. the Exclusive Apparel Sponsor of National Trails Day®. Hitting the trail when the seasons…
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