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2023 National Trails Day Grant Recipients Announced
American Hiking Society, with support from Moosejaw, is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023 National Trails Day® micro-grant program. The grant is designed to reduce barriers for underrepresented…
Read MoreHow Volunteer Vacations Connect Us With Each Other
Joining a Volunteer Vacation is often rewarding on its own, but it can also be an excellent opportunity to make new friendships with like-minded people. Whether you’re removing fallen logs…
Read MoreHow to Celebrate National Trails Day
How to Celebrate National Trails Day® AKHG This post is brought to you by National Trails Day® Exclusive Apparel Sponsor AKHG™ by Duluth Trading Co. National Trails Day® provides the…
Read MoreNational Trails Day® Celebration to Improve Trails and Communities
People in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and beyond will come together on June 3, 2023, to celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®, an annual event dedicated…
Read MoreVolunteer Vacations: Beyond the Project Work
How to enjoy the scenery in your downtime, Utilize what previous VV participants did to explore on off-days Volunteer Vacations are focused on completing trail maintenance projects on public lands,…
Read MoreLetter for the Record: House Natural Resources, Federal Lands Subcommittee Hearing: Examining the Implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act and the Growing National Park Service Deferred Maintenance Backlog
On behalf of American Hiking Society (AHS) and the 57 million strong hiking community we write in support of the impact that the Great American Outdoors Act National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) has had in improving outdoor recreation and public lands access for hikers across the country.
Read MoreAthletic Brewing Co. Expands Support for Trails Nationwide
There’s nothing quite like the joy of exploring a new trail and experiencing the beauty of nature. But with more people hitting the trails than ever before, it’s crucial these…
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