AHS celebrates 50 years!

EXPLORE Act (Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act), including the Outdoors for All Act unanimously passes Congress and is signed into law. 

The Great American Outdoors Act to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and create the National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund is signed into law. 

The Land and Water Conservation Fund is permanently authorized by the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act ensuring the conservation and preservation of our nation’s lands and…

American Hiking Society launches the NextGen Trail Leaders program, bringing together rising stars in the outdoor community who are the voice of young hikers and speak out to elected officials…

American Hiking Society celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the passage of the National Trails System Act. The Act has been amended at various times to add new historic trails, rail-trails,…

Alternative Break, a trail stewardship vacation program for college students, is launched and becomes a program of American Hiking Society