Volunteer Vacations
Restoring Access to Nature, Just Miles from the City
Just beyond the city lights of Boston, a crew of American Hiking Society volunteers found themselves surrounded by quiet wetlands, lush forests, and the songs of migratory birds.
Read MoreBlazing the Boundaries of the Appalachian Trail
In the rolling hills of western Massachusetts, a team of American Hiking Society volunteers truly went off the beaten path to help protect one of the nation’s most treasured trails.…
Read MoreHow Volunteer Vacations Connect Us With Each Other
Joining a Volunteer Vacation is often rewarding on its own, but it can also be an excellent opportunity to make new friendships with like-minded people. Whether you’re removing fallen logs…
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 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 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 MoreLatino Outdoors and American Hiking Partner on a Volunteer Vacation Trip
American Hiking Partners with Latino Outdoors to Co-Host a Volunteer Vacation Ellie Place American Hiking Society partnered with Latino Outdoors to co-host a Volunteer Vacation in the Redwoods National and…
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