Learning through Alternative Breaks

By: Meghan Foley, American Hiking Society Intern When I was researching American Hiking Society during my internship application process, I was excited to learn about their alternative break program and…

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Coming Back to Pay it Forward

By: Mark Ray Fifteen years ago, the movie Pay It Forward popularized the idea that the best way to repay a favor is to do a favor for someone else—to…

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Introducing our Trail Stewardship Leaders

The success of the Volunteer Vacations program depends on hard working and dedicated volunteers.  We are proud to introduce you to the dedicated cadre of volunteers that provide on-the-ground leadership…

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2014 Volunteer Vacations

In 2014, the successes of our stewardship programs were numerous and extend far beyond the number of trail miles our crews worked to maintain.  In 2014, our volunteers worked on 57…

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Student Stewards Make a Difference

There are many ways that a college student could spend their spring break; suntanning at the beach, hanging out with friends, and relaxing at home are easy ways to unwind after months of…

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