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American Hiking Society is the national voice of hikers. As hiking experts, American Hiking Society can provide insightful information and resources on all things hiking.

American Hiking Society champions conservation issues, supports volunteer stewardship, and provides critical resources to help plan, fund, and develop trails. We also provide resources to the public about how and where to hike and are committed to increasing the participation and enjoyment of hiking by everyone.

Press & Media Inquiries

Please send general inquiries to Maggie Peikon, Manager of Communications, at MPeikon@americanhiking.org  or call 301.565.6704x703.

 

For inquiries regarding Volunteer Vacations, please email Ellie Place, Program Manager at eplace@AmericanHiking.org or call 301.565.6704x704. 

Recent Press Releases

An Altruistic Alternative for Spring Break

September 30, 2016

September 29, 2016 – A leader in volunteer tourism, American Hiking Society is inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards…

Michelob ULTRA and the American Hiking Society are teaming up to restore trails this fall

September 7, 2016

A portion of every Michelob ULTRA purchase will help restore 12 trails throughout the US, and Michelob ULTRA drinkers will…

Hundreds of Thousands of Americans Drawn to Trails

July 7, 2016

Golden, CO—American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® (NTD) motivated outdoor enthusiasts all across America to venture into parks and forests…

American Hiking Society Receives The North Face 2016 Explore Fund Grant

June 29, 2016

SILVER SPRING, MD- June 28, 2016 –American Hiking Society (AHS) is proud to announce The North Face awarded a 2016…

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