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Hiking the Unfinished Trail
Hike 3,100 miles from Canada to Mexico along the grizzly-bear infested Continental Divide Trail? No way. The few hikers I met who had walked the Divide called it a “trail in…
Read MoreWomen 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. …
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