Advocacy
American Hiking Society Statement of Support- H.R. 1026, North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act-Floor Vote
HR1026 Vote Rec American Hiking Society (PDF) June 5, 2018 Re: American Hiking Society Urges Support of H.R. 1026 Dear Representative, As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National…
Read MoreFY19 Trail Funding Coalition Letter
FY19 Trail Funding Coalition Letter (PDF Version) The Honorable Richard Shelby …
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Society Statement of Support- H.R. 1026, North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act
April 18, 2018 The Honorable Rob Bishop, Chairman House Committee on Natural Resources 1324 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Raúl Grijalva, Ranking Member House Committee…
Read MoreHiking the Hill and Remembering Lincoln
The most vivid memory I have of Hike The Hill® is standing next to Abraham Lincoln’s embodiment in the Lincoln Memorial at sunset and reading part of the Gettysburg Address –…
Read MoreCongress Passes Trail Inclusive Spending Bill
It looks like our targeted advocacy worked! On March 22, Congress passed legislation to fund the government through October 2018. While we’re still going through the 2,232 page bill for…
Read MoreRecord Number of Participants Hike the Hill® to Advocate for Trails and Public Lands
The largest ever Hike the Hill® brought 123 hikers and trail organization representatives to Washington, D.C. to advocate before congress and the federal government for trail programs and public lands.…
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…
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