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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

Americans Resolve to Hike 40 in 2016

December 29, 2015

Silver Spring, MD—American Hiking Society challenges every American to make 2016 the year you spend more time getting active in…

Critical Conservation Program Lapses for First Time in 50 Years

September 30, 2015

Congress Fails to Act in Time to Save Land & Water Conservation Fund SILVER SPRING, MD – September 30, 2015…

American Hiking Society Offers Outdoor Service Vacations for Students

September 15, 2015

SILVER SPRING, MD– September 15, 2015 – Fun times in the great outdoors while protecting wild lands and paying it…

Michelob ULTRA partners with American Hiking Society to make access to the outdoors superior

September 3, 2015

‘Superior Trails’ Program Searches Nationwide for Trails in Need and Culminates in Online Vote to Award Two $25,000 Grants NEW…

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