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The 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:…
Read MoreHiking Responsibly: FAQ for Covid-19
As of 05/13/2021 (Note: we will update this page regularly as conditions change.) Hiking and Playing Outside in the Time of COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions #1 Rule: Always, always practice…
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Society Testimony for Senate Interior Appropriations FY21 Funding
AHS and Trails Move People outside witness testimony to Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee for FY21 Appropriations.
Read MoreGetting Outside During the Covid-19 Pandemic
We here at American Hiking Society know that this is a time of great uncertainty and anxiety for many as we all navigate the global COVID-19 pandemic. The good news…
Read MoreWhy Filtering Your Water Isn’t Enough: Water Filters vs. Purifiers
Clean Water Isn’t Safe Water There’s something amazing about watching a water filter turn nasty, brown water into clear, sparkling-clean water right before your eyes. Unfortunately though, this clean appearance…
Read More2021 Volunteer Vacations and COVID-19 Update
At American Hiking we have been very eager to get back out on the trail, volunteer, and connect folks with trail projects that are in need of support. The safety…
Read MoreRecreation Community Urges Forest Service Inclusion in Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act (H.R. 1225)
The undersigned recreation groups and businesses thank you for your attention to the maintenance backlog affecting the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and strongly urge the agency’s inclusion in the Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act (H.R. 1225).
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