2017 Alternative Breaks
The 2017 Alternative Break locations and their availability are listed below. If you would like to secure a particular week/location for your group for please first read through the General…
Read More#FindYourTrail Celebrates America’s National Trails System
SILVER SPRING, MD – Today, several federal agencies and nonprofit organizations announced the launch of #FindYourTrail to celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the National Trails System as well as…
Read MoreGirlTrek Kicks Off Summer Hikes with National Trails Day
National Trails Day® continues to grow each year thanks to all the local clubs and organization that rally together to connect more people to trails. This year, American Hiking Society…
Read MoreA Summer Adventure Awaits Your Family
With summer just around the corner, American Hiking Society has just the thing to get your family out of the house and having fun: National Trails Day®. On Saturday, June…
Read MoreFour Ways to Enjoy the Great Outdoors on National Trails Day®
On Saturday, June 3rd, people across America are invited outside for a fun trail experience during American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®. On National Trails Day, people are encouraged to…
Read MoreFive Things Trail-Builders Can Teach Us About Sustainability
One morning a few years ago, I found myself crawling on my hands and knees through branches and brambles on a hillside outside of Brevard, North Carolina. I had enrolled…
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Society Announces Kathryn Van Waes as New Executive Director
American Hiking Society (AHS) is pleased to announce Kathryn Van Waes, Ph.D. as its new Executive Director. Van Waes will step into the leadership role on June 5, 2017. “The…
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