National Trails Fund benefits Alliance of Hiking Organizations with Trail Grants
October 2013 – Fifteen years ago, American Hiking Society launched a grant program called the National Trails Fund to address the colossal maintenance backlogs in many of our nation’s public…
Read MoreRim Fire Devastates Area Surrounding Yosemite
August 26, 2013 – An enormous wildfire, one of the biggest in California’s history, is ravaging thousands of acres of pristine forest west of Yosemite National Park. Â Since August 17,…
Read MoreBike access on sections of National Scenic Trails
I would like to take a moment to dispel the confusion expressed by some members of the mountain biking community regarding recent actions taken by American Hiking Society (AHS) to…
Read MoreMountain Biking on National Scenic Trails
Overview In recent months there has been an upsurge of organized mountain biking groups attempting to gain access to sections of National Scenic Trails where mountain bikes are currently prohibited.…
Read MoreProtecting the hiking experience on National Scenic Trails
In recent months there has been an upsurge of organized mountain biking groups attempting to gain access to sections of National Scenic Trails where mountain bikes are currently prohibited. These…
Read MoreAt Risk in the Forest: US GAO Report Identifies Maintenance Gaps on Trails
The United States Forest Service (USFS) manages an incredible 158,000 miles of trails on more than 150 National Forests and Grasslands. Â Millions of Americans utilize these trails as a way…
Read MoreAt Risk in the Forest: US GAO Report Identifies Maintenance Gaps on Trails
SILVER SPRING, MD– July 12, 2013 – The United States Forest Service (USFS) manages an incredible 158,000 miles of trails on more than 150 National Forests and Grasslands.  Millions of…
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