Posts Tagged ‘blog’
Trail Champions at Work: Honoring Jacob Camp and the Spirit of Stewardship in the Sierra Nevada
Each summer, trails in the Sierra Nevada serve as both inspiring wilderness corridors of tranquility and classrooms for stewardship, connection, and service. These iconic landscapes–crisscrossed by ridgelines of granite and…
Read MoreNo Bad Days: Honoring Cole Stevens and His Love for the Trail
Before Cole could walk, he was climbing. Amy, Cole’s mother, remembers lowering his crib to the safest setting, only to turn around and find him pulling himself up and launching…
Read MoreBlazing the Boundaries of the Appalachian Trail
In the rolling hills of western Massachusetts, a team of American Hiking Society volunteers truly went off the beaten path to help protect one of the nation’s most treasured trails.…
Read MorePreserving the Depths of Mammoth Cave National Park
American Hiking Society volunteers joined National Park Service staff at Mammoth Cave National Park to restore trails, protect fragile cave systems, and clean up the Green River. Through hands-on conservation and exploration, they helped preserve the world’s longest cave system and its surrounding landscapes for future generations.
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Society Staff Celebrate National Trails Day®
With smiles and stewardship projects, the AHS Staff gave back to the places we all love and left the trails and the outdoor community better than they found them.
Read MorePeace After Loss — Heather’s Tale from the Trail
Grief is a deeply personal journey, but for many nature offers a place of solace and healing. Heather shares how time on the trails has helped her find peace after an immeasurable loss.
Read MoreHiking to Healing Through The Highlands — Shan’s Tale from the Trail
Everyone’s trail to healing and discovery looks different, but every step matters. We’re grateful to Shan for sharing her story with us.
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