Posts Tagged ‘blog’
The Trail Saved My Life —  Alison’s Tale from the Trail
The trail quite literally saved my life.
I used to be a high level professional classical musician. At the height of my career, I developed a neurological movement disorder that made it impossible to perform. It was the most devastating loss of my life and left me without a sense of meaning of purpose.
Hiking After the Pandemic – Megan’s Tale from the Trail
Megan’s story is a powerful reminder of how time outdoors can help us heal, grow, and reconnect — with ourselves and each other.
Read MoreMillennials are the Future of our Trails
The smell of fresh dew is a welcome scent, as the crunch of my boots melds with the sound of the birds singing their morning song. It’s early and I…
Read MoreDitch the Waterproofing. 3 Reasons to Hike Water Ready.
Nothing ruins a hike faster than issues with moisture. Inclement weather, river crossings and sweat while thru-hiking come with the territory. Prepping for that moisture will save you some serious…
Read MoreAHS Ambassador, Jennifer Pharr Davis, Reflects on her Mountains-to-Sea Trail Thru Hike
I wanted to hike the Mountains-to-Sea Trail to reclaim something that I lost. Instead, it made me realize everything I had gained. In my twenties my identity was that…
Read MoreHeads-up, Hikers: What’s Next for National Monuments?
Next up for potential National Monument shrinkage are Cascade-Siskiyou in Oregon, Gold Butte in Nevada, the Pacific Remote Islands, and Rose Atoll.  I’ll focus on the former two since those…
Read MoreWhat the Heck Just Happened in Utah?
On December 4, President Trump, flanked by Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, announced his intention to shrink the Bears Ears National Monument by 85% and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National…
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