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SUMMARY:Search for Bigfoot Amongst the Trees in this Beautiful Northern California Forest Wilderness (Free Fjällräven Backpack Included!)
DESCRIPTION:***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fjällräven Kånken R backpack (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fjällräven. Made from recycled materials and ready for adventure! \nSiskiyou Wilderness | In partnership with the Bigfoot Trail Alliance & Klamath National Forest \nStep into the wild heart of the Siskiyou Mountains\, where Clear Creek cuts a cold\, bright line through deep forest and stone. This week-long volunteer trailworking vacation invites you into one of Northern California’s most pristine mountain landscapes—an emerald corridor threaded with sky\, cedar shade\, and the steady pulse of flowing water. \nFrom the trailhead\, we hike just a mile into the wilderness to a shaded camp tucked beside the creek. Clear pools beckon for afternoon swims\, and the music of water against stone becomes the soundtrack to our days—quiet\, insistent\, timeless. \nEach morning\, we shoulder tools and turn upstream\, giving care to a remote trail that has fallen beneath windthrow\, fire scars\, and the simple passage of years. We remove downed logs\, reset tread\, and reopen the path—making way not only for future hikers\, but for the unseen migrations of animals\, the flow of ideas\, and the generations who will pass through this watershed long after us. \nEvenings bring us back home to camp: warm food shared beneath fading light\, cold water on sore feet\, stories exchanged over the hush of the forest\, and the sense that our work—small in scale\, large in meaning—has mattered. \nThis is more than a service project. It is an immersion into wilderness\, into community\, and into the practice of tending a living landscape. \nWhat to Expect\n\nHiking: ~1 mile into camp with only personal gear\nWork: Moderate physical activity\, 6–8 hours/day with breaks\nSupport: Tools\, instruction\, and guidance provided—no experience needed\n\nReward: Cold creek swims\, forest quiet\, and the satisfaction of care given \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAvg. Temperature: \nTypical weather for this area during this season has highs of roughly 88–94°F and lows of 60–65°F. Late June in the northern Sacramento Valley is hot and dry\, with virtually no rainfall and strong afternoon sun. \nLand Acknowledgment: \nWe honor that this work takes place on the ancestral and ongoing homelands of the Karuk Tribe\, whose people have lived with\, stewarded\, burned\, fished\, and sung to these waters and forests since time immemorial. Clear Creek and its surrounding mountains are part of a cultural landscape woven with place-names\, stories\, and relationships that continue today. We acknowledge the leadership of the Karuk Tribe in ongoing stewardship of fire\, forest\, and river systems\, and we invite all who join us to learn\, support\, and stand in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples whose lands make our time here possible. \n 
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/search-for-bigfoot-amongst-the-trees-in-this-beautiful-northern-california-forest-wilderness/
LOCATION:Klamath National Forest\, Happy Camp\, Californa\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
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SUMMARY:Tree Planting and Prairie Exploration Along the River\, NE
DESCRIPTION:***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fjällräven Kånken R backpack (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fjällräven. Made from recycled materials and ready for adventure! \nSamuel R. McKelvie National Forest is a fantastic representation of the unique Nebraska Sandhills prairie ecosystem. Popular uses of the forest include hunting\, fishing\, camping and bird watching. \nVolunteers will help support restoration efforts at the Steer Creek Campground in the McKelvie National Forest. The campground lost most of its tree cover because of prolonged and heavy flooding. The weather anomaly in the spring of 2020 saturated the tree roots leading to a tree die off. Dead trees have been falling in the campground causing damage. Trees have been cut down\, but damage to facilities is still present. Volunteers on this project will help to repair and replace campground facilities such as campfire rings\, pedestal grills\, boards on the picnic tables etc. The Bluejay trail is a 1.4-mile loop that begins and ends at the Steer Creek Campground. Volunteers will help to clear overgrowth and sign the trail. If trees are available from the Forest Service nursery\, volunteers will also help replant the campground! \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAvg. Temperature: \nTypical weather for this area during this season has highs of about 75–80°F and lows of 50–55°F. Early June on the Nebraska Sandhills tends to be warm with increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms\, especially in the afternoons or evenings. \nSample Schedule:  \nDay 1: Arrival \nTypically meet in the afternoon for check in\, introductions\, orientation\, and camp setup. (Time/place TBD) \nDay 2: Work Day \nEnjoy a hearty breakfast\, pack lunches\, and be on the trail between 8 AM and 9 AM \nLunch and plenty of other breaks will be included. \nWrap up the work day in the late afternoon and head back to camp and enjoy a few hours of daylight for free time. \nReconvene at a chosen time for dinner. \nAfter dinner has been cleaned up\, evenings offer plenty of  time to relax\, sit around the campfire and get to know your fellow crew members\, or enjoy more free time. \nDay 3: Work Day \nDay 4: Rest Day (Specific Day on Trip Will Be Confirmed By Host) \nYour choice! Explore the area\, take a recreational hike\,  tour local attractions\, or hang out at camp. Group excursions can be planned or set-out on your own. \nDay 5: Work Day \nDay 6: Work Day \nDay 7: Departure \nPack up and clean up\, celebrate your accomplishments\, wish each other a fond farewell\, and depart. Please note: This schedule is subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. Any updates will be communicated to the group. \nLand Acknowledgment: \nAHS acknowledges that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Tséstho’e (Cheyenne)\, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ\, and Pâri (Pawnee) peoples\, past and present. We honor the land\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded it for generations\, and those who continue this stewardship today. This land acknowledgement is a first step in our commitment to uplift Indigenous voices\, and we invite the American Hiking Society community to continue learning about and supporting the Indigenous peoples whose lands we live\, work\, and recreate on.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/tree-planting-and-prairie-exploration-along-the-river-ne/
LOCATION:Nebraska National Forest- Bessey Ranger District\, 40637 River Loop Rd\, Halsey\, NE\, 69142\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
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SUMMARY:Rainforest Charm in Small Town Alaska\, AK
DESCRIPTION:Ketchikan is a picturesque town in southeast Alaska. Surrounded by mountains and ocean\, it is a photographers dream. Whether you would like to stroll down the sidewalk and explore small-town shops while staying in the Ketchikan Misty Fjords Bunkhouse in town or hike in the temperate rainforest\, this location is for you. Ketchikan has wonderful museums and strong native cultures to discover. Don’t forget to bring rain gear as the beauty of a temperate rainforest is built by rain! \nVolunteers will work on a mile of trail from the trailhead to a look out point. Tasks include feature removal\, rebuilding steps\, water mitigation\, and bridge repair. The trail is very rocky and will require lots of bending\, heavy lifting\, shoveling\, and picking. There are also steep trail sections within the project. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAvg. Temperature: \nTypical weather for this area during this season has highs of around 55–60°F and lows of 40–45°F. Late May in coastal southeast Alaska is cool and often cloudy\, with frequent light rain or drizzle. \nSample Schedule:  \nDay 1: Arrival \nTypically meet in the afternoon for check in\, introductions\, orientation\, and setup. (Time/place TBD) \nDay 2: Work Day \nEnjoy a hearty breakfast\, pack lunches\, and be on the trail between 8 AM and 9 AM \nLunch and plenty of other breaks will be included. \nWrap up the work day in the late afternoon and head back to lodging and enjoy a few hours of daylight for free time. \nReconvene at a chosen time for dinner. \nAfter dinner has been cleaned up\, evenings offer plenty of  time to relax\,  and get to know your fellow crew members\, or enjoy more free time. \nDay 3: Work Day \nDay 4: Rest Day (Specific Day on Trip Will Be Confirmed By Host) \nYour choice! Explore the area\, take a recreational hike\,  tour local attractions\, or hang out at camp. Group excursions can be planned or set-out on your own. \nDay 5: Work Day \nDay 6: Work Day \nDay 7: Departure \nPack up and clean up\, celebrate your accomplishments\, wish each other a fond farewell\, and depart. Please note: This schedule is subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. Any updates will be communicated to the group. \nLand Acknowledgment: \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Tlingit\, and Dënéndeh people past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded these islands and mountain landscapes for countless generations\, and those who continue this stewardship today. This acknowledgement is one step in our ongoing commitment to uplift Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to learn about\, support\, and stand in solidarity with the Indigenous peoples whose lands we live\, work\, and recreate on.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/misty-alaska-fjords-rainforest-and-small-town-charm-ak/
LOCATION:Tongass National Forest\, 3031 Tongass Ave\, Ketchikan\, AK\, 99901\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
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SUMMARY:Warm Winter Weather at San Diego River Gorge & Waterfalls\, CA (Free Fjällräven Backpack Included!)
DESCRIPTION:***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fjällräven Kånken R backpack (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fjällräven. Made from recycled materials and ready for adventure! \nNestled in the foothills of San Diego County while still close enough to the beaches and downtown San Diego\, Ramona is a paradise for wineries\, breweries\, and public art murals in it’s vibrant downtown. You just may find yourself on the famous potato chip rock! \nVolunteers will complete work along the San Diego River Gorge Trail in Ramona\, California on the Palomar Ranger District\, Cleveland National Forest. Tasks will includes installing split rail fencing to encourage trail users to stay on designated path. San Diego River Gorge Trail leads into a popular hike in San Diego County. The trail leads into the popular Cedar Creek Falls through backcountry hills and brings you into an exposed canyon of an 80 ft waterfall with a pool at the base. The landscape and beautiful terrain\, black oak\, cedar\, and cottonwood trees provide an excellent habit for bird watching. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAvg. Temperature: \nTypical weather for this area during this season has highs of about 65–70°F and lows of 50–55°F. Mid-March in inland southern California is mild\, with many dry\, sunny days and only occasional light rain. \nSample Schedule:  \nDay 1: Arrival \nTypically meet in the afternoon for check in\, introductions\, orientation\, and camp setup. (Time/place TBD) \nDay 2: Work Day \nEnjoy a hearty breakfast\, pack lunches\, and be on the trail between 8 AM and 9 AM \nLunch and plenty of other breaks will be included. \nWrap up the work day in the late afternoon and head back to camp and enjoy a few hours of daylight for free time. \nReconvene at a chosen time for dinner. \nAfter dinner has been cleaned up\, evenings offer plenty of  time to relax\, sit around the campfire and get to know your fellow crew members\, or enjoy more free time. \nDay 3: Work Day \nDay 4: Rest Day (Specific Day on Trip Will Be Confirmed By Host) \nYour choice! Explore the area\, take a recreational hike\,  tour local attractions\, or hang out at camp. Group excursions can be planned or set-out on your own. \nDay 5: Work Day \nDay 6: Work Day \nDay 7: Departure \nPack up and clean up\, celebrate your accomplishments\, wish each other a fond farewell\, and depart. Please note: This schedule is subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. Any updates will be communicated to the group. \nLand Acknowledgment: \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Kumeyaay/Kumiais people past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded these islands and mountain landscapes for countless generations\, and those who continue this stewardship today. This acknowledgement is one step in our ongoing commitment to uplift Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to learn about\, support\, and stand in solidarity with the Indigenous peoples whose lands we live\, work\, and recreate on.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/warm-winter-weather-at-san-diego-river-gorge-waterfalls-ca/
LOCATION:Private: Cleveland National Forest\, 1634 Black Canyon Road\, Ramona\, California\, 92065\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221113
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SUMMARY:Mark Twain National Forest\, Missouri - Volunteer Vacations 2022
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will be working to complete the Ozark Trail\, the Missouri Ozarks’ long distance hiking trail on the Mark Twain National Forest\, Eleven Point Ranger District. 1.7 miles of trail will be constructed using a combination of trail dozer and hand crew. The trail dozer will be operated by an experience US Forest Service equipment operator and the hand crew will be led by a US Forest Service trail leader. Volunteers will use hand tools such as hand saws\, Pulaskis\, field hoes\, McLeods\, shovels and rock bars to construct new trail design primarily for pedestrian use. The Banner Road Trailhead will be constructed to provide easy access to this new trail segment. The current trailhead is located on a rough\, minimally maintained Forest Service Road and will be decommissioned after the new trailhead is built. \nThe Ozark Trail is one of Missouri’s hidden treasures – extending from near Onondaga Cave State Park in Crawford County\, MO toward Arkansas\, the OT is nearly 400 miles long with 230 miles of connected thru-trail. 262 miles are designated National Recreation Trail. You can stand on Taum Sauk Mountain\, Missouri’s highest point\, visit Mina Sauk falls\, the state’s tallest wet-weather waterfall\, and take in the dramatic landscape of Missouri’s Ozarks. You can watch beavers build lodges\, see Missouri’s only wild horse herd\, hear an elk bugle\, travel through hardwood forests and near-vertical bluffs\, ford crystal-clear streams\, and pause on rocky balds with impressive views. These places are home to deer\, turkey\, bobcats\, bears\, and bald eagles. It’s all here in Missouri’s rugged backyard- the Ozark Trail. \nFor most of its length\, the trail is multi-use for hiking\, backpacking\, horseback riding and mountain biking. Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the entire trail and some land stewards restrict sections to foot-only traffic\, as noted on the section descriptions. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the (Osage)\, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ\, O-ga-xpa Ma-zhoⁿ (O-ga-xpa)\, Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) and Kaskaskia peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. AHS invites all volunteers to join us in our commitment to support and amplify the work of Indigenous communities as they work to dismantle the systems of oppression that these communities continue to face today.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/mark-twain-national-forest-volunteer-vacations-2022/
LOCATION:US Forest Service Winona\, MO Bunkhouse\, Highway 19\, Winona\, MO\, 65588\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220925
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
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SUMMARY:Monongahela National Forest\, West Virginia - Volunteer Vacations 2022
DESCRIPTION:Monongahela National Forest provides visitors with scenic vistas\, country roads\, flowing streams and abundant plant and animal life. It was established in 1920 and encompasses one of the most ecologically diverse areas in the United States. Elevations range from just under 1\,000 feet to 4\,863 feet above sea level. Monongahela National Forest is a working forest providing timber\, water\, grazing\, minerals and recreational opportunities. \nOn this trip\, volunteers will work on tread restoration\, building rolling dips\, and removing berm to out slope tread on segments of the Blue Bend Loop Trail located in the Big Draft Wilderness on the Monongahela National Forest. There are various segments of this trail that require work varying from less than 50 feet to several hundred yards. The project is within a Congressionally designated wilderness so use of hand tools required. Tools including Pulaskis\, fire rakes\, shovels\, rock bars\, adze hoe\, Mcloud\, soil tamper\, and gravel bags will be used and provided by the Forest Service. Forest Service staff will provide a safety briefing and training prior to crew engaging in work. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the S’atsoyaha (Yuchi) and Moneton peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. AHS invites all volunteers to join us in our commitment to support and amplify the work of Indigenous communities as they work to dismantle the systems of oppression that these communities continue to face today.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/monongahela-national-forest-volunteer-vacations-2022/
LOCATION:White Sulphur Ranger Station\, 1079 East Main St\, White Sulphur Springs\, WV\, 24986\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220807
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
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SUMMARY:Eagle Cap Wilderness\, Oregon - Volunteer Vacations 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join the 2022 trip into the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest as we head for Standley Ridge nested high in the Eagle Cap Wilderness! We’ll depart from the Bear Wallow Trailhead and backpack into the Historic Standley Guard Station. Pack stock will carry all food and group gear\, giving us time for a 4.2-mile hike into base camp with 1\,000 ft of elevation gain. The trail provides spectacular views of the Bear Creek and Minam River drainages along with some of the high points of the Wallowa Mountains. Our camp for the week is near the Standley Guard Station Cabin. Work will include the restoration of braded trail sections and addressing incised trail tread with the installation of check dams\, drain dips and water bars. Some lighter trail maintenance (logout and bushing)\, campsite rehabilitation\, and a bit of sprucing up around the Standley Guard station may also be on the docket if time allows. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) and Cayuse\, Umatilla and Walla Walla peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. AHS invites all volunteers to join us in our commitment to support and amplify the work of Indigenous communities as they work to dismantle the systems of oppression that these communities continue to face today.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/eagle-cap-wilderness-volunteer-vacations-2022/
LOCATION:Eagle Cap Wilderness\, Wallowa–Whitman National Forest\, 88401 OR 82\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chugach National Forest\, Alaska - Seward Ranger District - Volunteer Vacations 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hope Point Trail and Gull Rock trail are both located in Hope\, Alaska along the Turnagain Arm. Gull Rock trail offers many scenic views as it parallels the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet (well above high tide). The trail passes through diverse vegetation: birch-aspen woods; alder-choked gullies; spruce forests; tundra with tiny spruce\, mosses\, and low cranberry bushes; hemlock forests with a carpet of moss. Many breaks in the woods offer views of Turnagain Arm\, the shoreline\, and Denali (on clear days). Hope Point trail begins in a birch/spruce forest with a thick under story of grass and devil’s club and continues with switch backs into alpine meadows lush with wildflowers. This trail has an elevation gain of over 2\,000 feet and offers fantastic views. \nVolunteers will camp in the Forest Service campground near the Gull Rock trail. This campground is about 2 miles beyond the main street in the town of Hope\, Alaska and overlooks the Turnagain Arm at the edge of a bluff. The project will take place on both the Hope Point Trail and the Gull Rock trail; both can be accessed from Porcupine campground. Hope Point was reconstructed in 2015 and needs maintenance to reestablish the backslope and ensure water is draining properly. Gull Rock has many roots in the trail from trees that are no longer alive and a lot of out sloped trail tread that is becoming increasingly more difficult to travel on. Work will be strenuous at times and involve hiking with tools\, heavy lifting\, and dirt work with pulaskis\, shovels\, and picks. We will maintain existing drainages by reestablishing and cleaning them out with hand tools\, chop roots out of the trail tread\, and repair and widen out sloped tread. Everyone will get dirty and tired\, and it will be a fun and productive week in an awe-inspiring location. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Dënéndeh and Dena’ina Ełnena peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. AHS invites all volunteers to join us in our commitment to support and amplify the work of Indigenous communities as they work to dismantle the systems of oppression that these communities continue to face today.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/chugach-national-forest-seward-ranger-district-volunteer-vacations-2022/
LOCATION:Porcupine Campground\, Hope\, AK\, 99605\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220724
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
CREATED:20211201T214405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T184340Z
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SUMMARY:Seneca Creek Backcountry\, West Virginia - Volunteer Vacations 2022
DESCRIPTION:Seneca Creek Backcountry offers hikers\, mountain bikers\, and horsemen diverse backcountry to explore. Over 60 miles of trails twist and turn through 19\,600 acres mountain vistas\, open fields\, along gurgling mountain streams and waterfalls\, and some of the best camping in West Virginia. Bear Hunter Trail is a steep trail that climbs up to Allegheny Mountain. The trail is well located but needs rebenching and drain installation work in order to keep the trail in the correct alignment and not sloughing-off the hillside. The approaches to a stream crossing could be greatly improved with drain installation to prevent sedimentation of small streams. This trail is an important connector trail in multiple backpacking loops in the premier Seneca Creek Backcountry. This project is part of a greater push to improve the trail systems in this backcountry area that serves as a destination for many backpackers. The 2021 AHS volunteer vacation took place on Judy Spring Trail which is also part of this sought after backpacking loop. American Hiking Society volunteers will return to this area in 2022 to continue improving access to this popular backcountry location! \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Massawomeck peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. AHS invites all volunteers to join us in our commitment to support and amplify the work of Indigenous communities as they work to dismantle the systems of oppression that these communities continue to face today.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/seneca-creek-backcountry-volunteer-vacations-2022/
LOCATION:Monongahela National Forest\, 6263 Appalachian Highway\, Davis\, WV\, 26260\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220410
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
CREATED:20211130T200431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T181348Z
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SUMMARY:Cherokee National Forest\, Tennessee - Volunteer Vacations 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Cherokee National Forest is your destination for outdoor recreation. Enjoy a scenic drive through the mountains\, the pursuit of wildlife\, the thrill of whitewater\, a night under the stars\, or solitude on a backcountry trail. The Whigg Ridge Trail is a 2.8 mile long trail from the Tellico River up Whigg Ridge to the FS road just below the top of Whigg Meadow. This trail has not been worked on for over 10 years and is nearly impassible. Volunteers will work with the Forest Service and Benton MacKaye Trail Association to clear the trail and create a loop that ascends the trail up the Sycamore Creek Section of the BMT to Whigg Meadow\, where camping is available on a nearly mile high meadow\, then descend down the Whigg Ridge Trail back to the Tellico River. US Forest Service Staff will go in first with chainsaws to clear the trail of blowdowns in advance of the work week\, then American Hiking Society volunteers will clear small blowdowns and years of accumulated brush and make tread repairs where needed to create access to this forgotten trail. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee\, East) and S’atsoyaha (Yuchi) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. AHS invites all volunteers to join us in our commitment to support and amplify the work of Indigenous communities as they work to dismantle the systems of oppression that these communities continue to face today.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/cherokee-national-forest-volunteer-vacations-2022/
LOCATION:Tellico Ranger District\, Cherokee National Forest\, 250 Ranger Station Road\, Tellico Plains\, TN\, 37385\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190811
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
CREATED:20181116T192233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190724T162210Z
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SUMMARY:Bitterroot National Forest
DESCRIPTION:Big Creek Canyon has long been a major thoroughfare and destination for Native American Indians\, trappers\, and mountain travelers in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. The trail threads through a beautiful glacier-carved canyon and provides a perfect backdrop for a wilderness experience. With basecamp at the beautiful Big Creek Lake\, SBFC Staff\, Interns and AHS Volunteers will use crosscuts and single-bit axes to clear this well-used trail around the lake to the famous Packbox Pass. Once this work is complete\, the crew will work on clearing the South Fork of Big Creek trail towards another string of glacial lakes. Pack support will be provided to carry group gear\, food\, and tools.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/bitterroot-national-forest-2/
LOCATION:Bitterroot National Forest\, Big Creek Trailhead\, Victor\, MT\, 59875\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190812
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
CREATED:20181116T192231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T201259Z
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SUMMARY:Eagle Cap Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:We’ll kick our trip off with a brief project overview at the Forest Service Barn in Enterprise\, followed by dinner at a local brew pub. There are several lodging options in town\, or you can pitch a tent at the Forest Service compound. Our base camp will be located on Huckleberry Mountain; work sites will include locations on those parts of trails 1667\, 1689 and 1665 that primarily access McCubbin Basin and the headwaters of Goat Creek. Our goal for the week will be to improve trail access and reduce sedimentation in streams. Specific projects will vary throughout the week and will include building and maintaining erosion control structures\, trail clearing (with crosscut saws)\, and brushing. Expect to use a variety of primitive tools\, ranging from bow saws & crosscuts for log-out to shovels and pulaskis for tread maintenance and restoration. Note that this is an arduous project in a spectacular backcountry setting—be prepared to earn your meals!
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/eagle-cap-wilderness/
LOCATION:Eagle Cap Wilderness\, 88401 Highway 82\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190728
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
CREATED:20181116T192228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T201008Z
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SUMMARY:Dolly Sods Wilderness\, Monongahela National Forest
DESCRIPTION:Dolly Sods Wilderness is a gem of the Monongahela National Forest. Although we do not have accurate visitation estimates\, it can be confidently said that Dolly Sods is one of the most visited Wilderness areas in the Eastern United States. For all the media attention these trails get\, they do not receive as much support for maintenance. This project helps to remedy that by consisting of multiple small projects all geared toward making the trails more sustainable. Work may include installing drainage features\, consolidating user-created trails\, and brushing overgrown trails. Participants are sure to learn or improve a diversity of skills while seeing an equal diversity of ecosystems this Wilderness is famous for!
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/monongahela-national-forest-2/
LOCATION:Monongahela National Forest\, 6263 Appalachian Highway\, Davis\, WV\, 26260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190714
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
CREATED:20181116T192232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T201008Z
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SUMMARY:Custer Gallatin National Forest
DESCRIPTION:This project consists of general trail clearing and maintenance on trails in the Clark’s Fork River drainage and the beartooth plateau on the Custer Gallatin National Forest in the Cooke City\, MT area. Trail clearing and maintenance includes clearing downed trees across trails\, cleaning of water bars\, and removing trailside brush using primitive tools such as crosscut saws\, axes\, shovels\, pulaski’s\, and loppers. Maintenance may also include some work repairing or installing new trail structures such as turnpikes or puncheons. Work will consist of day trips that involve hiking 6 to 10 miles per day while conducting trail work. Volunteer crews will be supervised and will work directly with some of the district’s trail crew. Most of this project work will occur within the picturesque Absaroka Beartooth-Wilderness. Volunteers would stay at the Forest Service Cooke City work station\, a rustic log cabin located 2 miles from Cooke City\, MT. Shower and laundry facilities are available. Goal for week will be to clear out as many miles of trails as possible in this area that contains more than 50 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails as they emerge from the winters snow pack.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/custer-gallatin-national-forest-2/
LOCATION:Custer Gallatin National Forest\, 620 HWY 212\, Cooke City\, MT\, 59020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190608
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
CREATED:20181116T192236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T201008Z
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SUMMARY:Chugach National Forest
DESCRIPTION:Invasive weed control is a vital and ongoing effort on the Chugach National Forest! We have relatively few infestations\, thus our work in controlling weeds has a huge impact. Volunteers will be traveling via train (no additional fee) to Spencer Glacier and Lake area to control dandelions and other non-natives along trails and developed sites. Work will consist of a 4-mile hike with 1\,500′ elevation gain. The crew will stay at Spencer until Wednesday before departing to camp at Porcupine Campground in Hope\, AK to control non-native species along Hope Point or Gull Rock Trail. Hope Point Trail is extremely steep and climbs approximately 3\,500′ in about 2 miles. The group will also control European bird cherry in the town of Hope.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/chugach-national-forest-2/
LOCATION:Chugach National Forest\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190519
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
CREATED:20181116T192234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T201008Z
UID:10000409-1557619200-1558223999@americanhiking.org
SUMMARY:Stanislaus National Forest
DESCRIPTION:In 2013\, the catastrophic Rim Fire burned over 257\,000 acres of the Forest\, including over 20 miles of hiking trails and the need to plant over 7.5 million trees. We are in the forth year of the recovery process and need help with trail reconstruction including replacing features like water bars\, steps\, and in many cases re-benching the trails. Erosion\, rock slides\, noxious weeds\, and downed trees are impacting the integrity and use of the trails and need to be removed or utilized in the repair work. We are starting with our most popular hiking\, backpacking\, and equestrian trails in the community of Groveland and on the Groveland District. These trails follow the majestic Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River. We will spend days conducting trail repairs\, preparing the land for planting trees and\, if water flow and levels cooperate\, spend one day rafting down either the class IV+ Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River or the lazy Merced Wild & Scenic River in Yosemite Valley.We’ll travel by van to the trailhead and hike to the sites. We will be transported by van to the put-in site and picked up at the take-out site on the river day. US Forest Service River Patrol Rangers and partners will lead the river trip and Groveland Recreation Staff and partners such as the Groveland Trail Heads will lead the trail and tree planting work. All river gear will be provided.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/stanislaus-national-forest-2/
LOCATION:Stanislaus National Forest\, Forest Rte 1N1\, Groveland\, CA\, 95321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180812
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
CREATED:20171207T174804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180719T183304Z
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SUMMARY:Eldorado National Forest
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will spend the week working on trails and campsites around the 4th of July lake.  Volunteers will be falling hazardous trees and installing sign posts at the designated campsites. Spur trails to the new campsites will  be established and decommissioned campsites will be restored. Volunteers will also do brushing and tread work on the Tahoe Yosemite trail. This will include installing water bars and checks. Trail reroutes may be necessary. Tools being used will include shovels\, post hole diggers\, pulaskis\, mclouds\, mattix\, crosscut saw\, axes\, wedges\, pruning shears\, GPS units\, inclinometers\, tape measures\, hand saws\, and a rock bar. The goal is to redistribute the designated camping sites at 4th of July Lake to better the wilderness experience at the lake. Another goal is to mitigate the effects of water eroding the trail and clearing the brush back from the sides of the trail to enhance the hiking experience on the trail. \nMeet the Crew Leader for this trip.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/eldorado-national-forest/
LOCATION:Eldorado National Forest\, 30001 Plasse Rd\, Pioneer\, CA\, 95666\, United States
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eldorado National Forest 30001 Plasse Rd Pioneer CA 95666 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30001 Plasse Rd:geo:-119.9557379,38.6385192
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180813
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
CREATED:20171207T164851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T210532Z
UID:10000362-1533340800-1534118399@americanhiking.org
SUMMARY:Eagle Cap Wilderness\, Wallowa–Whitman National Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join our 2018 adventure in the Eagle Cap Wilderness near the headwaters of the East Eagle Creek and beneath the shoulders of Eagle Cap peak itself. We’ll kick our trip off with a brief project overview at the Halfway\, OR Ranger District office\, followed by dinner out on the town. There are several lodging options in town\, or you can pitch a tent at the Forest Service compound. Our base camp will be located at the junction of the East Eagle and Hidden Lake trails; work sites will range from the East Eagle drainage to Hidden & Moon Lakes. Our goal for the week will be to improve trail conditions for the 1.8 miles between camp and Hidden Lake. Specific projects will vary throughout the week and will include building and maintaining erosion control structures\, trail clearing (with crosscut saws!) and brushing\, as well as restoring vegetation in sections of braided trails. Expect to use a variety of primitive tools\, ranging from bow saws & crosscuts for log-out to shovels and pulaskis for tread maintenance and restoration. For crew members driving to our location\, a departure late in the afternoon of 8/11/18 is possible\, though you’ll miss the post-trip get together in town. \nMeet the Crew Leader for this trip.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/eagle-cap-wilderness-wallowa-whitman-national-forest/
LOCATION:Eagle Cap Wilderness\, Wallowa–Whitman National Forest\, 88401 OR 82\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180715
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
CREATED:20171207T163243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T161100Z
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SUMMARY:Custer Gallatin National Forest
DESCRIPTION:This project consists of general trail clearing and maintenance on trails in the Clark’s Fork River drainage and the beartooth plateau on the Custer Gallatin National Forest in the Cooke City\, MT area. Trail clearing and maintenance includes clearing downed trees across trails\, cleaning of water bars\, and removing trailside brush using primitive tools such as crosscut saws\, axes\, shovels\, pulaski’s\, and loppers. Maintainence may also include some work repairing or installing new trail structures such as turnpikes or puncheons. Work will consist of day trips that involve hiking 6 to 10 miles per day while conducting trail work. Volunteer crews will be supervised and will work directly with some of the district’s trail crew. Most of this project work will occur within the picturesque Absaroka Beartooth-Wilderness. Volunteers would stay at the Forest Service Cooke City work station\, a rustic log cabin located 2 miles from Cooke City\, MT. Shower and laundry facilities are available. Goals for week would be clear out as many miles of trails as possible in this area that contains more than 50 miles hiking and horseback riding trails as they emerge from the winters snow pack. \nMeet the Crew Leader for this trip.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/custer-gallatin-national-forest/
LOCATION:Custer Gallatin National Forest\, 620 HWY 212\, Cooke City\, MT\, 59020\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180701
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
CREATED:20171207T163015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T191158Z
UID:10000354-1529798400-1530403199@americanhiking.org
SUMMARY:Monongahela National Forest
DESCRIPTION:Canaan Mountain Backcountry is located on a high elevation plateau ranging in elevations from 3\,100 to 4\,145 feet. This is a semi-primitive area that includes many seasonally wet places. Poor drainage from trail surfaces\, dense rhododendron thickets\, and broken bog crossing structures have diminished the quality of recreation opportunity in the area. These sections of trail currently don’t receive much day to day use due to their present condition\, making this a severely underutilized high priority backcountry loop. Trail use does still occur which has caused mud filled spots to widen and worsen. The project on Plantation trail will focus on cutting back Rhododendron from the trail to allow a wider trail corridor and greater evaporation of water from the tread. On Pointy Knob trail\, the focus will be on repairing and installing crossings and elevated trail tread in chronically wet areas. Improving these specific trail sections will improve what is an exceptional backcountry loop that includes a branch off to visit Table Rock\, one of the most gorgeous overlooks in the area. \nMeet the Crew Leader for this trip.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/monongahela-national-forest/
LOCATION:Monongahela National Forest\, 6263 Appalachian Highway\, Davis\, WV\, 26260\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180609
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
CREATED:20171206T221858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T154014Z
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SUMMARY:Chugach National Forest
DESCRIPTION:Invasive weed control is a vital and ongoing effort on the Chugach National Forest! We have relatively few infestations\, thus our work in controlling weeds has a huge impact. Volunteers will be traveling via train (no additional fee) to Spencer Glacier and Lake area to control dandelions and other non-natives along trails and developed sites. Work will consist of a 4-mile hike with 1\,500′ elevation gain. The crew will stay at Spencer until Wednesday before departing to camp at Porcupine Campground in Hope\, AK to control non-native species along Hope Point or Gull Rock Trail. Hope Point Trail is extremely steep and climbs approximately 3\,500′ in about 2 miles. The group will also control European bird cherry in the town of Hope. \nThe Crew Leader position for this trip is still OPEN.  Learn more about becoming a Crew Leader with American Hiking Society.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/chugach-national-forest/
LOCATION:Chugach National Forest\, AK\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180513
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
CREATED:20171206T214217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T190516Z
UID:10000347-1525478400-1526169599@americanhiking.org
SUMMARY:Stanislaus National Forest
DESCRIPTION:In 2013 the catastrophic Rim Fire burned over 257\,000 acres of the Forest\, including over 20 miles of hiking trails and the need to plant over 7.5 million trees. We are in the forth year of the recovery process and need help with trail reconstruction including replacing features like water bars\, steps\, and in many cases re-benching the trails. Erosion\, rock slides\, noxious weeds\, and downed trees are impacting the integrity and use of the trails and need to be removed or utilized in the repair work. We are starting with our most popular hiking\, backpacking\, and equestrian trails in the community of Groveland and on the Groveland District. These trails follow the majestic Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River. We will spend days conducting trail repairs\, preparing the land for planting trees and\, if water flow and levels cooperate\, spend one day rafting down either the class IV+ Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River or the lazy Merced Wild & Scenic River in Yosemite Valley. We will be based out of a bunkhouse provided by Hetch Hetchy Water & Power. We will be working on the Preston Falls trail which is located very near the bunkhouse.  We can walk the groups to the trail head or take a two minute drive. We will be transported by van to the put-in site and picked up at the take-out site on the river day. US Forest Service River Patrol Rangers and partners will lead the river trip and Groveland Recreation Staff and partners such as the Groveland Trail Heads will lead the trail and tree planting work. All river gear will be provided. \nMeet the Crew Leader for this trip.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/stanislaus-national-forest/
LOCATION:Stanislaus National Forest\, Forest Rte 1N1\, Groveland\, CA\, 95321\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180429
DTSTAMP:20260614T021309
CREATED:20171206T210615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T181925Z
UID:10000346-1524355200-1524959999@americanhiking.org
SUMMARY:Santa Fe National Forest\, Dome Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will spend the week working on maintenance on the Capulin Trail. Project will begin 1.5 miles NW of the Capulin trailhead working along canyon rim north to drainage just before main canyon. Trail work will include: clearing trail corridor ( blowdown\, large rocks)\, trail tread (veg removal\, out-sloping) and drainage (cleaning out grade dips). \nThe US Forest Service will host and Crew Lead this trip.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/santa-fe-national-forest-dome-wilderness/
LOCATION:Santa Fe National Forest\, Dome Wilderness\, 051 Woodsy Lane\, Jemez Springs\, NM\, 87025\, United States
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