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Hard Work, Lasting Impact in the Washakie Wilderness
Volunteers hiked deep into Wyoming’s Shoshone National Forest to spend a week working on the rugged Deer Creek Trail.
Read MoreWhat to do if You Get Lost on the Trail — and How to Avoid It
Getting lost on the trail can happen to anyone — but knowing what to do if it happens to you can make all the difference
Read MoreTips for Being a Mindful Hiker
Don’t forget these key tips to help you have an amazing time outdoors — while staying safe and minimizing your impact on the natural spaces we all love.
Read More2025 Advocacy Update
The first half of 2025 has been one of the busiest—and challenging—years in recent memory for trails and public lands advocates. Here’s a comprehensive update on where things stand, what’s at risk, and how you can get involved.
Read MoreVolunteering in the Alaskan Rainforest
American Hiking volunteers came together for a week of trail stewardship, surrounded by the vast beauty of the Tongass National Forest.
Read MoreHit the Trail with Trail Bingo!
Looking for a fun way to keep your little trail adventurers (or yourself!) engaged on your next hike? Try Trail Bingo!
Read MoreTrail Work With a Side of Adventure in Monongahela National Forest
Volunteers spent a week in Cranberry Wilderness doing trail maintenance using only hand tools to keep with wilderness principles.
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