Blog
Comments to USDA Identifying Barriers in Programs and Services; Advancing Racial Justice and Equity and Support for Underserved Communities
American Hiking Society (AHS) and the 44 million strong hiking community submit comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on how the USDA, including Forest Service, can advance racial justice and equity for underserved communities as part of its implementation of Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.
Read MoreAHS 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 MoreDonor Feature: Walt and Jane Daniels
A Match Made in Heaven: Walt and Jane Daniels In 1968 when Jane took a job as reference librarian at the Thomas J. Watson Research Center, little did she realize…
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 MoreAmerican Hiking Remembers Tom Johnson, long-time board member and AT historian
American Hiking Society is remembering the life of long-time board member, Tom Johnson, who passed away on Saturday, December 5, while hiking in Shenandoah National Park. Tom suffered a heart…
Read More