Dehydration
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Drink enough water to stay safe outside. Prevention The best way to prevent dehydration is to consciously drink water slowly over several hours before…
Read MoreHunting Season
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Be safe on the trail when sharing it with hunters. Fall is a fantastic time to enjoy a nice hike on the trails. Cooler,…
Read MorePersonal First Aid Kit
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Make your own first-aid kit to put with the 10 Essentials. One of the most important items among the 10 Essentials is a first-aid…
Read MoreCrossing a Stream
 Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Getting to the other side (mostly) dry. When hiking, sooner or later you’re going to come across a stream that doesn’t have a footbridge…
Read MoreBlisters
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Don’t let blisters spoil a good walk. Aside from the Ten Essentials, knowledge of proper blister care is a fundamental of hiking. A pleasant…
Read MoreWilderness Position Statement
Overview The Wilderness Act of 1964 established the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS), to “secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource…
Read MoreRecreation Fee PolicyÂ
Overview As the national voice for America’s hikers, American Hiking Society promotes and protects foot trails and the hiking experience. American Hiking Society is committed to working cooperatively with Congress,…
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