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Blazing the Boundaries of the Appalachian Trail
In the rolling hills of western Massachusetts, a team of American Hiking Society volunteers truly went off the beaten path to help protect one of the nation’s most treasured trails.…
Read MorePreserving the Depths of Mammoth Cave National Park
American Hiking Society volunteers joined National Park Service staff at Mammoth Cave National Park to restore trails, protect fragile cave systems, and clean up the Green River. Through hands-on conservation and exploration, they helped preserve the world’s longest cave system and its surrounding landscapes for future generations.
Read MoreJoin us in Seattle on November 4 for Gratituesday!
Board Member Jacob Camp hosts a Gratituesday event in Seattle to benefit American Hiking Society
Read MoreBackcountry Stewardship in Eagle Cap Wilderness
A crew of American Hiking Society volunteers set out into Oregon’s Eagle Cap Wilderness to spend a week living and working in the backcountry.
Read MoreHard Work, Shared Joy in Montana’s Wilderness
American Hiking Society volunteers joined wilderness stewards from the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation to care for the Holloway Lake Trail #393.
Read MoreA Hikers Guide to the Government Shutdown (Updated Sept. 2025)
Your bags are packed, the car is loaded, and you are about to set off on a nice outdoor getaway to enjoy some hiking and fresh air when you hear then news that the government has shut down and you may not be able to access your favorite trail. Don’t fear, you can likely still go out and enjoy your hike, but you will be more limited in where you can go, what resources will be available, and who will be there to assist you.
Read MoreRestoring Trails on the Oregon Coast
This summer, a crew of American Hiking Society volunteers traveled to the scenic town of Newport, Oregon, to restore the Salal Hill Trail.
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