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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

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…

A Summer Adventure Awaits: National Trails Day Provides Unique Outdoor Opportunities

June 2, 2016

Golden, CO – With summer just getting under way, American Hiking Society has just the thing to get everyone out…

Get Healthy – Take an Urban Hike

May 13, 2016

SILVER SPRING, MD-May, 2016 – In a nation where home gym equipment frequently ends up gathering dust shortly after it’s…

Getting Healthy Can Be…Fun?

May 3, 2016

SILVER SPRING, MD-May, 2016 — American Hiking Society makes the case that some of the best gym equipment in the…

AHS in the News

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