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10 Tips to Make National Trails Day® Awesome
American Hiking Society’s National Trail Day® (June 2) is this Saturday and we have ten tips to make your experience exceptional. Join the movement: Take the Pledge to help…
Read MoreTell Gender Bias to Take a Hike
Share your #HikeLikeAGirl2018 experience with @AmericanHiking My whole life, I have wanted to spend as much time outdoors as possible.  When I was a kid, that meant riding my bike, playing…
Read More2,802 Miles of Trail to be Improved on National Trails Day®
On June 2, 2018, people across the country will come together to collectively improve 2,802 miles of trail—the distance across the US—during American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®. American…
Read MoreFour Ways to Celebrate National Trails Day® on a Bicycle
There are many ways to celebrate the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® on June 2. It’s even possible to participate on a bicycle. And if you go on a…
Read MoreHiking the Hill and Remembering Lincoln
The most vivid memory I have of Hike The Hill® is standing next to Abraham Lincoln’s embodiment in the Lincoln Memorial at sunset and reading part of the Gettysburg Address –…
Read MoreMillennials are the Future of our Trails
The smell of fresh dew is a welcome scent, as the crunch of my boots melds with the sound of the birds singing their morning song. It’s early and I…
Read MoreDitch the Waterproofing. 3 Reasons to Hike Water Ready.
Nothing ruins a hike faster than issues with moisture. Inclement weather, river crossings and sweat while thru-hiking come with the territory. Prepping for that moisture will save you some serious…
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