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Peace After Loss — Heather’s Tale from the Trail

Grief is a deeply personal journey, but for many nature offers a place of solace and healing. Heather shares how time on the trails has helped her find peace after an immeasurable loss.

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Hiking to Healing Through The Highlands — Shan’s Tale from the Trail

Everyone’s trail to healing and discovery looks different, but every step matters. We’re grateful to Shan for sharing her story with us.

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The Trail Saved My Life —  Alison’s Tale from the Trail

The trail quite literally saved my life.
I used to be a high level professional classical musician. At the height of my career, I developed a neurological movement disorder that made it impossible to perform. It was the most devastating loss of my life and left me without a sense of meaning of purpose.

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Five Nature-Based Mental Health Boosters

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so hit the trails and hike your way to wellbeing! Hiking isn’t just good for your body — it can improve your mood and reduce stress.

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Hiking After the Pandemic – Megan’s Tale from the Trail

Megan’s story is a powerful reminder of how time outdoors can help us heal, grow, and reconnect — with ourselves and each other.

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American Hiking Joins 71 Organizations in Opposition to Public Lands Sell Off in House Reconciliation Bill

Endangered Public Lands in Utah

72 organizations call on House of Representatives Leadership to strip the Amodei Amendment 013 from the House Reconciliation Bill.

The languages permits the selling off public lands that belong to all Americans to what is already a sprawling attempt to fast-track resource development for a variety of industries including oil, gas, coal, hardrock mining, and timber.

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Breaking Down Walls and Building Bridges: City College of New York Students Experience the Adirondacks

Five students from City College of New York left the city behind and traveled by public transportation to the heart of the Adirondacks.

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