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Appalachian Trail Centennial Act (H.R. 9159)- Letter of Support
Support for the committee’s consideration of and further enhancements to the Appalachian Trail Centennial Act (ATCA), H.R. 9159, which will support hikers, the National Trails System, and public lands.
Read More240 Organizations Support Robust Funding for Trails in FY25
On behalf of American Hiking Society and the millions of trail users our collective 240 organizations and entities represent who spend their time, money, and energy to get out on trails for recreation, health and wellness, and to volunteer, we thank the Committee for the opportunity to provide testimony on the importance of adequately funding our nation’s trails and public lands to ensure access for all
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Society Celebrates House Passage of EXPLORE Act
The EXPLORE Act will help get people outdoors by modernizing federal recreation systems and eliminate barriers of access to the outdoors.
Read More27th Hike the Hill Wraps-Up Advancement of Key Priorities
For 27 years, AHS has joined with Partnership for the National Trails System to bring trail organizations, advocates, and federal land management partners together during Hike the HillⓇ.
Read MoreMeet American Hiking Society’s 2024 NextGen Trail Leaders
We are so excited to announce the 2024 class of NextGen Trail Leaders, bringing together rising stars in the outdoor community from across the country. Through American Hiking Society, NextGen Trail…
Read MoreTrails Community Advocacy Secures Consistent Funding in Challenging Environment
Trails community expresses appreciation for level trail line item funding in difficult FY24 funding climate, calls for increased funding for Federal Land Management Agencies in FY25
Read MoreEXPLORE Act (H.R. 6492) Support Letter
We write in support of the committee’s consideration of the EXPLORE Act, and the sections highlighted below, which will support hikers, trails, public lands, and the outdoors by expanding outdoor recreation access and bringing much needed improvements to public access of these spaces.
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