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Public Lands Encounter Grave New Threat
January 6, 2017 – This past Tuesday when House Republicans passed a rules package, the approach towards the Ethics Office caught most of the public’s attention. Yet, while that item…
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Society seeks a Development & Marketing professional
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT American Hiking Society is the national voice for America’s hikers and protects and preserves hiking trails, their surrounding natural areas and the hiking experience. The Development Assistant provides…
Read MoreAHS Welcomes Shawnté Salabert as Ambassador
American Hiking Society is thrilled to welcome Shawnté Salabert to the Ambassador Program of AHS- promoting the benefits of hiking and inspiring more Americans to explore the great outdoors. Shawnté Salabert…
Read MoreBackcountry Camping Permit Changes at Pictured Rocks
The National Park Service has announced that beginning on March 28, 2017, all backcountry camping permits and reservations for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore must be obtained online at www.recreation.gov. Phone reservations…
Read More8 of the Best Section Hikes on the Florida Trail
The hiking season in Florida is somewhat backwards from much of the United States. While most hikers in northern states hit the trails and backcountry during the summer, Florida hikers…
Read MoreForest Trails Stewardship Bill Becomes Law
November 28, 2016 – Today President Obama signed the National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act (NFSTSA), a bill for which American Hiking Society and partner organizations American Horse Council, Back…
Read MoreSenate Passes Recreation Economy Bill
November 28, 2016 – American Hiking Society thanks the U.S. Senate for passing the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016 this week. This bill was passed by the…
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