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Five Things Trail-Builders Can Teach Us About Sustainability
One morning a few years ago, I found myself crawling on my hands and knees through branches and brambles on a hillside outside of Brevard, North Carolina. I had enrolled…
Read MoreEndless Opportunities to Get Outside on the First Weekend of June
Each year, on the first Saturday of June, individuals across the country unite for a shared trail experience during American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®. With thousands of events in…
Read MoreAHS Welcomes Bob and Martha Manning as Ambassadors
American Hiking Society is thrilled to welcome Bob and Martha Manning to the Ambassador Program of AHS- promoting the benefits of hiking and inspiring more Americans to explore the great outdoors.…
Read More7 Most Stunning Sunset Hikes Around Knoxville
What better way to reward a vigorous effort on the trail—or up a summit—than by sitting back and soaking up the serenity of one of nature’s most beautiful shows? Fortunately,…
Read MoreSummer of Service
With rising temperatures, leaves in full green splendor, and built up energy from a winter spent indoors, summer is an amazing time to get outdoors and enjoy the trail.  While your…
Read MoreHiking 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…
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