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Hiking Safety: Another Look at the 10 Essentials
If you’ve done any hiking, camping, or backpacking, you’re probably familiar with the 10 Essentials you should always have on you. There’s a lot to say about this life-saving checklist…
Read MoreJustice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and AHS: Update on Our Journey
On May 30, in the midst of national protests against systemic racism and police brutality against Black folks, American Hiking Society released the following statement on social media, with a…
Read MoreAHS Comments on Dept. of Interior Electric Motorized Bicycle Proposed Rules
Agencies within the Department of Interior, including Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Reclamation have requested comments on proposed rule making that would expand electric motorized bicycle use. In June 2020, American Hiking Society submitted comments on these proposed rules to each agency.
Read MoreAHS Statement In Support of Great American Outdoors Act (Senate)
American Hiking Society Urges Support of the Great American Outdoors Act. Great American Outdoors Act Addresses Both Full Funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Public Lands Maintenance Backlog
Read MoreIn Solidarity, AHS Suspends Promotion of National Trails Day®
In Solidarity, AHS Suspends Promotion of National Trails Day® 2020 In its quest to be an ever-stronger ally, so as not to take space from the very important discussions and…
Read MoreNational Trails Day® 2020 Goes Virtual
America’s Largest Trails Event to Feature Pledge to Preserve Trails, Fight for Access to Green Spaces Each year people all across the country unite on the first Saturday of June…
Read MoreThe Outdoors, At Home
The Outdoors, At Home We’ve compiled a running list of what we are reading, watching, and listening to as we dream of future adventures on the trail. Books Long Trails:…
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