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Hiking is Nature’s Therapy
In today’s world of chaos and constant stimulation, it’s hard to quiet the mind and think. Getting into Nature offers a way to find some silence and clarity; and it’s…
Read More5 Simple Ways to Deepen your Hiking Experience with Poetry
Consider why you feel a need to tramp through often harsh, uncomfortable trails to the wild places of the world. Essentially, this motivation can be boiled down to a need…
Read More10 Best Hikes in Ohio
The Buckeye State is the home of the American Football Hall of Fame, the birthplace of seven American presidents, and some of the most incredible places to load up a…
Read More2017 National Trails Fund Now Accepting Applications
SILVER SPRING (January 17, 2017) – American Hiking Society is accepting applications for the 2017 National Trails Fund through February 17th, 2017. This exclusive grant program gives trail clubs and land managers the financial…
Read MorePublic Lands Encounter Grave New Threat
January 6, 2017 – This past Tuesday when House Republicans passed a rules package, the approach towards the Ethics Office caught most of the public’s attention. Yet, while that item…
Read MoreAHS Welcomes Shawnté Salabert as Ambassador
American Hiking Society is thrilled to welcome Shawnté Salabert to the Ambassador Program of AHS- promoting the benefits of hiking and inspiring more Americans to explore the great outdoors. Shawnté Salabert…
Read More8 of the Best Section Hikes on the Florida Trail
The hiking season in Florida is somewhat backwards from much of the United States. While most hikers in northern states hit the trails and backcountry during the summer, Florida hikers…
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