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Hike the Hill® 2019 Wraps-up with Senate Passage of Public Lands Package, including LWCF
Hike the Hill® 2019 Wraps-up with Senate Passage of Public Lands Package, including LWCF Photographer’s Name A whirlwind Hike the Hill® just concluded with major victories and breakthroughs on legislation…
Read More2018 Accomplishments: Trail Service and Advocacy Impact
American Hiking volunteers, supports, and members came together to help protect the places you love to hike. See the impact by the numbers.
Read More12 Hiker Steps Towards Conservation
by Jennifer Pharr Davis The word “Conservationist” seems like such a weighty term that I used to think you had to dedicate your life to land management or donate your…
Read MoreIntroducing the 2019 NextGen Trail Leaders
American Hiking Launches 2019 NextGen Trail Leaders The second class of AHS NextGen Trail Leaders brings together rising stars in the outdoor community from all walks of life and across…
Read MoreTrip Safety: Don’t Get Stuck in the Dark
Embarking on a backcountry adventure can be one of the most rewarding experiences. When all the planning, anticipation, and physical effort culminate in awe-inspiring views, you receive a feeling of…
Read MoreHiking Iceland – Water, Water Everywhere!
Hiking isn’t always about accomplishing some feat; often it is about allowing the voice of nature to flow over you and take you deeper into an expanded awareness. One amazing…
Read MoreThe Top Five Mistakes Thru Hikers Make
Written by Astral & Jennifer Pharr Davis Making mistakes is a healthy part of any thru hike. You can’t successfully backpack over 2,000 miles without making tweaks and adjustments to your original…
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