Advocacy
American Hiking joins nearly 500 organizations in support of federal land management staffing
On February 28, American Hiking Society joined a letter signed on behalf of 495 organizations calling on Congress to immediately reverse the terminations of 5,700 federal land management employees and halt any further workforce reductions to our public land management agencies.
Read MoreHike the HillⓇ 2025
Hike the HillⓇ 2025 brought trail advocates together to push for funding and staffing to keep our public lands accessible and well-maintained. Learn how we’re taking action to protect the trails we all love.
Read MoreApply Now to Be a NextGen Trail Leader
American Hiking Society (AHS) invites applications for its eighth class of NextGen Trail Leaders.
Read MoreAHS joins 300+ Organizations and Businesses Urge Congress to Pass the EXPLORE ACT
310 Organizations urge Congress to pass the EXPLORE Act
Read MoreAppalachian Trail Centennial Act (H.R. 9159)- Letter of Support
Support for the committee’s consideration of and further enhancements to the Appalachian Trail Centennial Act (ATCA), H.R. 9159, which will support hikers, the National Trails System, and public lands.
Read More240 Organizations Support Robust Funding for Trails in FY25
On behalf of American Hiking Society and the millions of trail users our collective 240 organizations and entities represent who spend their time, money, and energy to get out on trails for recreation, health and wellness, and to volunteer, we thank the Committee for the opportunity to provide testimony on the importance of adequately funding our nation’s trails and public lands to ensure access for all
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Society Celebrates House Passage of EXPLORE Act
The EXPLORE Act will help get people outdoors by modernizing federal recreation systems and eliminate barriers of access to the outdoors.
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