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Trail Leaders Unite in the Nation’s Capital for Hike the Hill® Advocacy Week
Meeting with Congress and federal agency leaders to advance trail priorities February 12–17 Trail leaders from across the country will unite in Washington D.C. February 12–17 during the 26th annual…
Read More2024 National Trails Day Micro-Grants
2024 National Trails Day® Micro-Grants Vannra Yan American Hiking Society is proud to announce the 2024 National Trails Day® micro-grant program. The grant is designed to reduce barriers for underrepresented…
Read MoreVolunteering in Natchez Trace State Park
By 2022 NextGen Trail Leader Aleshea Carriere I packed my bag and loaded the truck. My sister’s rushed voice beckoned from the truck speakers, “you’ll miss your flight if you…
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Elects Four New Board Members for 2023
American Hiking Society is pleased to introduce four new members of the Board of Directors in 2023. Each new member brings a wealth of experience and expertise along with a…
Read MoreHikers and Trails Community Achieves Victory in FY23 Omnibus!
American Hiking Society led efforts by the trails community to secure millions of dollar funding increases benefitting trails on public lands across the country! The passage of the omnibus appropriations bill by Congress late last month included hard fought gains for trails including new funding for Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and US Forest Service managed trails.
Read MoreBoard of Directors Feature: Sally Kidd
If you want some advice on great places to hike – a solid go-to is American Hiking Society’s Board Member Sally Kidd. Sally’s love of hiking laid a clear path…
Read MoreEnvironmental Coalition Letter of Support for Increased FY23 Funding
On behalf of our tens of millions of members and supporters across the country, we respectfully
request that you support significantly increased funding for environmental agencies and
programs in the FY23 omnibus.