Advocacy
AHS Letter of Support for Transit to Trails, Outdoors for All, and Recreational Trails Program in INVEST Act
AHS Letter of Support for amendments to INVEST In America Act (Transportation Reauthorization) to include Transit to Trails, and Outdoors for All. AHS also supports the reauthorization of the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) included in the bill.
Read MoreTestimony of Kate Van Waes, Executive Director, American Hiking Society, before the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee FY22
Senate Testimony of Kate Van Waes, Executive Director, American Hiking Society in support of trails and programs impacting the hiking community.
Read MoreTestimony of Kate Van Waes, Executive Director, American Hiking Society, before the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee FY22
Testimony of Kate Van Waes, Executive Director, American Hiking Society in support of trails and programs impacting the hiking community.
Read MoreHike The Hill 2021 – Strengthening A New Trail Muscle
By Justin Tucker I’ve come to feel pretty sure of myself whenever I head out on trail. At this point in my life and in my hiking tenure, I’m fully…
Read MoreHike the Hill 2021 – Showing Up Is The Hardest Part
By Jeremy Su I have normally been someone who refrains from making things political, if I felt like it wasn’t necessary. At times, I found that it was easier to…
Read MoreTrails Community Letter on FY21 Appropriations to Conference Committee
Trails Community FY21 funding recommendations for conference committee.
Read MoreHikers Make their Voice Heard with #VotePublicLands
The 44 million strong hiking community joined the 161 million Americans in making history by breaking the record for most voters in a presidential election! Find out what the election means for the hiking community and the top advocacy issues ahead!
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