Posts by Wesley Trimble
Hiking Community Celebrates Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act
Silver Spring, MD—In anticipation of the House of Representatives passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, American Hiking Society (AHS), provides these statements: Kate Van Waes, Executive Director, American Hiking…
Read MoreHiking Safety: Another Look at the 10 Essentials
If you’ve done any hiking, camping, or backpacking, you’re probably familiar with the 10 Essentials you should always have on you. There’s a lot to say about this life-saving checklist…
Read MoreJustice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and AHS: Update on Our Journey
On May 30, in the midst of national protests against systemic racism and police brutality against Black folks, American Hiking Society released the following statement on social media, with a…
Read MoreHiking Community Celebrates Senate Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act
Silver Spring, MD – In response to the Senate’s 73-25 passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, American Hiking Society (AHS), gave these statements: Kate Van Waes, Executive Director, American…
Read MoreIn Solidarity, AHS Suspends Promotion of National Trails Day® 2020
Silver Spring, MD – In its quest to be an ever-stronger ally, so as not to take space from the very important discussions and protests around racism in America and,…
Read MoreIn Solidarity, AHS Suspends Promotion of National Trails Day®
In Solidarity, AHS Suspends Promotion of National Trails Day® 2020 In its quest to be an ever-stronger ally, so as not to take space from the very important discussions and…
Read MoreNational Trails Day® Takes Place on Saturday
America’s Largest Trails Event Continues to Preserve Trails and Fight for Access to Green Spaces During Pandemic Silver Spring, MD – This Saturday—June 6—people in every US state will celebrate…
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