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Alternative Break Recap: Keuka College
Over spring break, students from Keuka College in NY traveled to Hungry Mother State Park in VA as part of their institution’s Alternative Break program.
Read More🌿 A Special Start to the Volunteer Season in Nantahala National Forest 🌿
The 2025 Volunteer Vacations season began on a high note in the stunning Nantahala National Forest.
Read MoreAlternative Break Recap: SUNY Oswego
In late March, SUNY Oswego students spent their spring break at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, volunteering through an alternative break program focused on conservation.
Read MoreAmerican Hiking and 259 Organizations Support FY26 Trail Funding (House)
On behalf of American Hiking Society and the millions of trail users our collective organizations represent who spend their time, money and energy to get out on trails for recreation, health and wellness, and to volunteer, we thank the Committee for the opportunity to provide testimony on the importance of adequately funding our nation’s trails and public lands.
Read MoreBoard of Directors Feature: Aidan Smith
Meet Aidan Smith, one of the newest members of the American Hiking Society Board of Directors!
Read MoreStanding Up for Public Lands: How American Hiking Society is Taking Action in 2025
Public lands are facing unprecedented challenges in 2025, from funding freezes to staffing cuts. See how American Hiking Society is taking action to protect trails, advocate for public lands, and how you can get involved.
Read MoreCoalition Letter from Public Land Partners on the Termination of Facilities including NPS, BLM, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Letter on concerns regarding
the nationwide termination of federal lease arrangements by the Department of the Interior. Several
lease terminations published will eliminate visitor centers and other facilities valued by the American public. Additionally, some terminations will cripple many nonprofit public lands partners