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American Hiking Seeks a Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Consultant
Overview Various communities have historically experienced and are still experiencing systemic barriers to outdoor recreation, including hiking. These communities include but are not limited to people of color, those who…
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Seeks a Branding, Marketing, and Strategic Positioning Consultant
Overview Over the past two years, American Hiking Society (AHS) has transitioned its leadership and transformed its Mission, Vision, and Values statements and is in the process of…
Read More7 Unique Events for National Trails Day® on June 1
With hundreds of National Trails Day® events taking place in open spaces in all 50 states on Saturday, there’s a National Trails Day® event for everyone. Kick-start a summer filled…
Read MoreTrail Service World Record to be Set on National Trails Day®
On June 1, 2019, individuals across the country will set the world record for the most people improving trails in a single day during the 27th annual American Hiking Society’s…
Read More“Does anything I do even matter?”- A NextGen Trail Leader recounts their first advocacy experience.
“Does anything I do even matter? Even as I educate community members and participate in service projects at trailheads in my own community, can I actually change things? Do my elected officials truly hear my emails, phone calls, and petitions?” These questions have been stirring in my mind for years as I have tried to be more active in advocacy for policies that protect the wild places I love.
Read MoreReality Check: National Public Lands Advocacy
I learned a lot about federal politics in just a few short days, and while I’m still trying to figure out what it means to me, I think that it’s important to keep perspective. That said, I’m not going to stop dreaming – about ways to improve trails and my community today, and about ways to advocate for change in the future.
Read MoreHistoric Public Lands Legislation About to Become Law
Historic Public Lands Legislation to Become Law Every so often Congress overcomes its partisan battles and joins together to enact critical legislation. Today is one of those days! Congress just…
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