The Land and Water Conservation Fund

LWCF Overview Congress established the Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a monumental and forward thinking bipartisan environmental and outdoor recreation program, in 1965. The LWCF has been responsible for the…

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Host Information

June 6, 2026 Create community and connect with the people in your area who share your love of being outside. Register Your Event Now! Register and Plan Your EventRegister your…

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American Hiking Society Sponsors

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American Hiking Society Corporate Sponsors and Funding Partners At American Hiking Society, our trail stewardship programs and advocacy initiatives are made possible by the steadfast generosity of our corporate sponsors…

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Hiking and Foot Trail Issues

American Hiking works on a range of issues that affect hiking and foot trails. The links below include information about a variety of policies, bills, and issues that have immediate…

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Advocacy

Working with Congress and federal agencies to protect the places you love to hike. Advocacy Since 1976, American Hiking has worked with Congress, federal agencies, and many recreation and conservation…

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Partners

We are grateful to our organizational, corporate and agency partners for their generous support and commitment to our mission. Explore these pages to learn about our partners and to get…

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National Trail Fund

SILVER SPRING (July 16, 2012) – American Hiking Society has recently announced the recipients of National Trails Fund grants in 2012.  Thanks to the generous support of our Charter Sponsors,…

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