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Women Going the Distance
When I was 18, I announced to my parents that I wanted to hike 2,000 miles along the Appalachian Mountains. My parents thought I was crazy and couldn’t understand why a girl…
Read MoreHiking A Mountain of Hope
Stories of how outdoor recreation can lead to a lifetime of well-being. Hiking is the best nature-based activity that can lead to a lifetime of fitness and well-being. You’ll hear me say this…
Read More#HikingMakesMe – Saveria Tilden
American Hiking Society Ambassador, Saveria Tilden, responds to our #HikingMakesMe interview. My name is Saveria. I have never had a nickname, but my name does rhyme with my favorite…
Read More#HikingMakesMe – Jennifer Pharr Davis
American Hiking Society Ambassador, Jennifer Pharr Davis, responds to our #HikingMakesMe interview. My name is Jennifer Pharr Davis, but my friends call me Jen, because it is way more…
Read More#HikingMakesMe – Kara Richardson Whitely
American Hiking Society Ambassador, Kara Richardson Whitely, responds to our #HikingMakesMe interview. My name is Kara Richardson Whitely. When I go on a hike, I never leave home without…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Kate Waite
American Hiking Society loves connecting with our members. Every single one has a story to tell about when and why they started hiking, and why they continue to do so. …
Read MoreAn Introduction to Zion National Park
The wondrous Zion National Park is situated to the southwest of Utah and is near the Nevada and Arizona borders. It is at the end of Colorado Plateau. It is…
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