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We can be trail builders again
“We are human beings. We are able to walk upright on two feet. We need a footpath.” Conservationist and naturalist May T. Watts wrote those words in a letter to…
Read MoreNational Trails Day® at Vogel State Park!
It’s time to start gearing up for National Trails Day 2014, coming up on June 7th. We’re so pumped about all the opportunities that we can’t stop talking about it.…
Read MoreWhy African American National Park Events are necessary
It has been widely publicized the absence of African Americans in our National Parks, both in employees and visitors. Â To counter this trend, Teresa Baker of Outdoor Afro set up…
Read MoreNational Trails Day®…at Roan Mountain State Park!
It’s that time again—preparations for a very special Saturday in June are underway! And as always, ParksbyNature is so excited about American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®, which falls on…
Read MoreAHS supports Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Xtreme Hikes
On Saturday, March 8, 2014, American Hiking Society attended Washington, DC’s 10th Annual Brewer’s Ball to support Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Xtreme Hike Series.  Part of CFF’s Endurance Sports Challenges, Xtreme Hikes encourage…
Read MorePartner Blog Launch
American Hiking Society is pleased to announce the launch of a new partner blog. Â We will be showcasing the amazing work of our Alliance Organizations and Corporate Partners who support…
Read MoreFive Great Hikes Near Washington, DC
American Hiking Society HQ is located just outside of Washington, DC, and AHS staff often get asked the question: “Where are the best places to hike around Washington, DC?” The…
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