Advocacy
Shutdown closes trails on many federal lands (2013)
As a part of the federal government shutdown, all public lands managed by the Department of the Interior (National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, Bureau of Land Management facilities, etc.) will…
Read MoreBike access on sections of National Scenic Trails
I would like to take a moment to dispel the confusion expressed by some members of the mountain biking community regarding recent actions taken by American Hiking Society (AHS) to…
Read MoreMountain Biking on National Scenic Trails
Overview In recent months there has been an upsurge of organized mountain biking groups attempting to gain access to sections of National Scenic Trails where mountain bikes are currently prohibited.…
Read MoreAHS Active in Great Outdoors America Week
July, 2013 – American Hiking Society kicked off Great Outdoors Month (June) with our signature program, National Trails Day and we helped bring it to a close with active participation…
Read MoreMountain Bike Position Statement
Overview Hiking trails, or foot-only trails, are pathways developed and managed for quiet, slow travel and the enjoyment of nature away from mechanical conveyances, including bicycles. American Hiking Society is…
Read MoreAdvocacy Tips
GENERAL ADVOCACY TIPS Follow these tips to communicate with your legislators about trail and hiking-related issues important to you: LETTERS, EMAILS, AND FAXES Personal letters are considered the most effective…
Read MoreTravel Management Planning – Protecting the Hiking Experience
The hiking experience on America’s public lands will be profoundly affected by a series of “Travel Management Plans” currently underway by the USDA Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management…
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