The 10 Essentials of Hiking

gear and hiking resources laid out to prepare for a hiking trip

The Ten Essentials of Hiking Ten Things You Should Bring on Every Hike Jasper Van Der Meij American Hiking Society recommends everyone pack the “Ten Essentials” every time you head…

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Hike The Hill 2013

The 16th Annual Hike the Hill is Now One for the Books! Hike the Hill (HTH) is American Hiking Society’s annual policy event designed to allow foot trail advocates from around…

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National Trails Day® History

American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® History Historical Timeline October 2, 1968 – President Lyndon B. Johnson signs into law the National Trails System Act, establishing national recreation, scenic and…

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National Trail Fund

SILVER SPRING (July 16, 2012) – American Hiking Society has recently announced the recipients of National Trails Fund grants in 2012.  Thanks to the generous support of our Charter Sponsors,…

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2012 National Trails Fund Projects

2012 National Trails Fund Winners As of 2012, the National Trails Fund has awarded more than $540,000 to grassroots organizations all over the nation working to establish, protect and maintain…

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