2024 National Trails Day Micro-Grants

A diverse group of participants smile while they circle up in a shady section of the trail

2024 National Trails Day® Micro-Grants  Vannra Yan American Hiking Society is proud to announce the 2024 National Trails Day® micro-grant program. The grant is designed to reduce barriers for underrepresented…

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Hikers and Trails Community Achieves Victory in FY23 Omnibus!

American Hiking Society led efforts by the trails community to secure millions of dollar funding increases benefitting trails on public lands across the country! The passage of the omnibus appropriations bill by Congress late last month included hard fought gains for trails including new funding for Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and US Forest Service managed trails.

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Board of Directors Feature: Maria Betancourt

Hike with a dog stands on a rocky summit wearing a warm hatt with blue sky and puffy clouds and mountains in the background

At American Hiking Society, we envision a world where everyone feels welcome in the hiking community and has permanent access to meaningful hiking, including urban, frontcountry, and backcountry opportunities. Maria…

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