Job Posting- Friends of VINP, Volunteer Field Coordinator
The Friends of Virgin islands National Park seeks a well-qualified Volunteer Field Coordinator (VTC). The VTC has overall responsibility to plan and implement “walk-up” and service group volunteer trail improvement…
Read MoreThe North Face Awards American Hiking Society’s Alternative Break Program with Explore Fund Grant
SILVER SPRING, MD- July 9, 2015 – The North Face announced American Hiking Society as a winner of the 2015 Explore Fund grant for its Alternative Break program, a college…
Read MoreMembership Spotlight: Patty McLaughlin
Patty McLaughlin has been a member of American Hiking Society since 2006 and has participated in 5 different Volunteer Vacations trips! We at American Hiking love staying in touch and…
Read MoreHow to Have the Best Summer Ever
By : Sam Hodder, President & CEO, Save the Redwoods League Life is already too short to waste on speed. I have a friend who’s always in a hurry; he…
Read MoreReflections on National Trails Day 2015
By: Saveria Tilden, American Hiking Society Ambassador Community | Conservation | Commitment There is always something nice about traveling on Los Angeles freeways early on weekend mornings- no traffic, stress…
Read MoreInterior Department Supported $358 Billion in Economic Activity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 24, 2015 – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today released a report showing that the various activities of the Department of the Interior contributed $358…
Read MoreSummer Safety Series
In many places across the country, summer is a great time for hiking. With kids out of school, people taking vacation, and days lasting longer, more and more people are…
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