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National Trails Day® Celebration to Improve Trails and Communities
People in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and beyond will come together on June 3, 2023, to celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®, an annual event dedicated…
Read MoreVolunteer Vacations: Beyond the Project Work
How to enjoy the scenery in your downtime, Utilize what previous VV participants did to explore on off-days Volunteer Vacations are focused on completing trail maintenance projects on public lands,…
Read MoreLetter for the Record: House Natural Resources, Federal Lands Subcommittee Hearing: Examining the Implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act and the Growing National Park Service Deferred Maintenance Backlog
On behalf of American Hiking Society (AHS) and the 57 million strong hiking community we write in support of the impact that the Great American Outdoors Act National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) has had in improving outdoor recreation and public lands access for hikers across the country.
Read MoreAthletic Brewing Co. Expands Support for Trails Nationwide
There’s nothing quite like the joy of exploring a new trail and experiencing the beauty of nature. But with more people hitting the trails than ever before, it’s crucial these…
Read More194 Trail Organizations and Partners Voice Support for Federal Trail Funding (House of Representatives)
On behalf of American Hiking Society and the millions of trail users our 194 collective organizations represent who spend their time, money and energy to get out on trails for recreation, health and wellness, and to volunteer, we provide testimony on the importance of adequately funding our nation’s trails and public lands to ensure access for all.
Read MoreTop Destinations for Volunteer Vacations in 2023
See the great outdoors from a new perspective as a trail volunteer. As a volunteer on an American Hiking Volunteer Vacation, you’ll likely make a deeper connection with a specific forest…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Bill Morgan
Bill Morgan “DocWillieC” has completed 19 Volunteer Vacations with American Hiking Society since his first trip in 2005. His trailname is Downhill Bill because he doesn’t like uphills. Bill grew…
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