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In The News
Send Cranky, Tired Feet Packing With the Best Hiking Socks
It only takes one outdoor jaunt in crappy footwear to know that the best hiking socks are worth the investment.…
Recover Brands – Be the Impact Podcast
In this episode, we are joined by Heather Klein Olson, the Executive Director of American Hiking Society (AHS), who has shared those…
For a Better Workout, Walk With Hiking Poles
Put simply, poles can help you walk easier, faster and farther.Â
Getting Out for National Trails Day® 2025
Maggie Peikon of the American Hiking Society joins the Accuweather Network to explain how National Trails Day® got started as an…
To mark National Trails Day, you can try out a Hypershell X – the outdoor exoskeleton for everyone
Do more in the outdoors and celebrate the US trails network.
11 Camping Trash Cans Outdoor Experts Love
The weather is beautiful—it’s time to get outside. You’ve got your hiking boots, windbreaker, and even a neat new firepit, but do you…
Recent Press Releases
At Risk in the Forest: US GAO Report Identifies Maintenance Gaps on Trails
SILVER SPRING, MD– July 12, 2013 – The United States Forest Service (USFS) manages an incredible 158,000 miles of trails…
ParksByNature Network and American Hiking Society Join Forces to Enhance the Hiking Experience
 SILVER SPRING, MD– May 30, 2013 – American Hiking Society (AHS) is proud to announce a new partnership with…
Trails Day ® Events Slated for all 50 States
Tens of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts will be hitting the trail on June 1 as they celebrate American Hiking Society’s…
Columbia and Adventure Medical Kits Gear up Hikers at National Trails Day ® Events
 SILVER SPRING, MD– May 24, 2013 – Aiming to help National Trails Day® attendees be safe and keep their…