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4 Lessons Learned on the Tahoe Rim Trail
By: AHS Ambassador, Saveria Tilden Hard to believe that two and half months have gone by since Paul and I were backpacking the Tahoe Rim Trail. Having time to reflect…
Read MoreSection Hiking the CDT with Jennifer Pharr Davis
By: AHS Ambassador, Jennifer Pharr Davis The Continental Divide Trail is not easy to get to, but it is worth the effort. This past August I flew to Colorado, met…
Read MoreHow My Family Backpacking Dream Came True (And Yours Can, Too)
By : Sam Hodder, President & CEO, Save the Redwoods League “I could never resist the call of the trail” – Buffalo Bill I can think of no wilder adventure…
Read MoreFrom Hikers to Heroes: Citizen Scientists Are Saving the World
By : Sam Hodder, President & CEO, Save the Redwoods League For many of us, time on the trail is a treasured respite from the constant connectedness of our day-to-day…
Read MoreVolunteer Vacations
We all love vacations. We work long hours to earn those few precious days of freedom with family and friends. I personally love to grab my pack and hit the…
Read MoreLearning through Alternative Breaks
By: Meghan Foley, American Hiking Society Intern When I was researching American Hiking Society during my internship application process, I was excited to learn about their alternative break program and…
Read MoreMembership Spotlight: Patty McLaughlin
Patty McLaughlin has been a member of American Hiking Society since 2006 and has participated in 5 different Volunteer Vacations trips! We at American Hiking love staying in touch and…
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