Arizona Trail- Border Wall
CBP announced their plans to construct two miles of border barriers through the Coronado National Memorial and across the Arizona National Scenic Trail.
Read MoreJustice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and AHS: Update on Our Journey
On May 30, in the midst of national protests against systemic racism and police brutality against Black folks, American Hiking Society released the following statement on social media, with a…
Read MoreHiking Community Celebrates Senate Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act
Silver Spring, MD – In response to the Senate’s 73-25 passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, American Hiking Society (AHS), gave these statements: Kate Van Waes, Executive Director, American…
Read MoreAHS Comments on Dept. of Interior Electric Motorized Bicycle Proposed Rules
Agencies within the Department of Interior, including Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Reclamation have requested comments on proposed rule making that would expand electric motorized bicycle use. In June 2020, American Hiking Society submitted comments on these proposed rules to each agency.
Read MoreAHS Statement In Support of Great American Outdoors Act (Senate)
American Hiking Society Urges Support of the Great American Outdoors Act. Great American Outdoors Act Addresses Both Full Funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Public Lands Maintenance Backlog
Read MoreIn Solidarity, AHS Suspends Promotion of National Trails Day® 2020
Silver Spring, MD – In its quest to be an ever-stronger ally, so as not to take space from the very important discussions and protests around racism in America and,…
Read MoreIn Solidarity, AHS Suspends Promotion of National Trails Day®
In Solidarity, AHS Suspends Promotion of National Trails Day® 2020 In its quest to be an ever-stronger ally, so as not to take space from the very important discussions and…
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