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40 Years of Trail & Hiking Advocacy
By: Gregory Miller, President of American Hiking Society The trails landscape encountered by American Hiking Society (AHS) in 1976 was vastly different than it is today. Through 40 years of…
Read MoreAdventure Film Festival Interviews President of American Hiking Society
Watch this 9-minute question and answer interview with Mountain & Adventure Film Festival and Gregory Miller, President of American Hiking Society. Gregory highlights how American Hiking Society continues to make a positive impact on…
Read MoreHike the Hill 2016 a Success
More than 75 advocates from all across the country came to Washington, D.C., to discuss issues affecting hiking trails as well as to meet with Members of Congress and land…
Read MoreNational Forest System Trails Stewardship Act
In 2013 the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted a study of U.S. Forest Service trails that revealed a $314 million backlog in trail maintenance and that only one fourth of…
Read MoreStephen Mather’s Inspiring Story and Indelible Legacy
By: Sam Hodder, President & CEO, Save the Redwoods League This year marks the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Service! In 1916, the very idea of a parks system…
Read MoreDestination New Year! First Day Hikes Start 2016 in a Positive Direction
By:Â 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Cleveland author, Diane Stresing Thousands of people will start the First Day of the New Year with a hike. Why? The health benefits of being…
Read MoreTop 10 Forests to Explore This Fall
By: Sam Hodder, President & CEO, Save the Redwoods League The fall has always been my favorite season. Maybe because it means winter is coming — I love the snow…
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