Alternative Break Experience
In 2022, Oregon State University’s new hiking club was selected as one of American Hiking Society’s Alternative Break Scholarship recipients. Students contributed to a week-long trail maintenance service project at Moran State Park located on Orcas Island, Washington. Yan Yan, the president of the hiking club and group leader, reflects on the student’s experience below.
Read MoreLeave the Trails Community Better Then You Found It By Supporting Equitable Access to Trails
Take the next step of the National Trails Day Pledge by sending a message to your Members of Congress!
There’s something magical about being outdoors. Fresh air, birds singing, moving along a trail or even just around the block – there’s nothing quite like it. But today, those trails and public spaces are in dire need of help —and not everyone has access to these places that can calm and inspire. National Trails Day® is the perfect opportunity to call on Congress to pass the Transit to Trails Act to make sure everyone can enjoy the outdoors by reducing transportation barriers and increasing equitable access..
Read MoreAthletic Brewing Company to sponsor American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®
For Immediate Release: April 26, 2022 Contact: American Hiking SocietyHeather Klein OlsonSenior Director for DevelopmentPhone: 301.565.6704 ext. 701Email: hkleinolson@americanhiking.org Athletic Brewing Company to sponsor American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®…
Read MoreHiking for Beginners: The Essential Guide
The Outdoors Belongs to Everyone! Warmer weather calls for adventure and we’ve got just the partner to accompany your excursions: Athletic Brewing. One of their favorite activities includes getting outside…
Read MoreAssumption of Risk and Release Form
I acknowledge that I understand that during my participation in a Volunteer Vacation or Alternative Break Trip, I may be exposed to a variety of hazards and risks, foreseen or…
Read MoreHike the Hill® — We Go Further as a Community
The Hike the Hill® experience was not all preparation, it involved action too. Meetings were set up and I was able to meet virtually with staffers. Leading up to the meetings I was nervous since this would be a live interaction and not just the written word.
Read MoreNational Volunteer Week
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, we want to truly and deeply thank each and every American Hiking Society volunteer for their support, time and commitment to protecting our nation’s…
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