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AHS 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.

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Donor Feature: Walt and Jane Daniels

Two people stand in the Grand Canyon.

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…

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Testimony 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.

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Hike The Hill 2021 – Strengthening A New Trail Muscle

Justin Tucker is geared up with a warm hat, jacket, and backpack for a wintery portrait with snow and bare trees in the background.

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…

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Hike the Hill 2021 – Showing Up Is The Hardest Part

Jeremiah Su smiles for an outdoor portrait in a baseball cap with a forested hillside in the background

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…

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American Hiking Remembers Tom Johnson, long-time board member and AT historian

Tom Johnson on American Hiking board hike

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…

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Trails Community Letter on FY21 Appropriations to Conference Committee

Trails Community FY21 funding recommendations for conference committee.

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