Posts Tagged ‘News’
Thousands to hit the trails for a day of discovery and adventure
SILVER SPRING, MD – May, 2015 –  From the wilds of Alaska to a forest in Puerto Rico to a wildlife refuge in Maine and beyond, thousands of Americans will…
Read MoreHikaNation – an AHS Legacy – Celebrates 35th Reunion
HikeaNation was a cross-country hike – from California to Delaware – that took place in 1980 and 1981 over a course of 13 months and more than 4,000 miles. This…
Read MoreComplete America’s Great Trails Act
April, 2015 – The Complete America’s Great Trails Act (H.R. 781) is a bill which would provide property owners with tax incentives to provide easements along National Scenic Trails in…
Read MoreAHS Supports Study of Outdoor Recreation Economy
April 10, 2015 – American Hiking Society joined with numerous other recreation and environmental organizations urging the Department of Commerce to measure the economic activity generated by the outdoor recreation…
Read MoreAlternative Spring Break = Service with a Smile
[column size=”1-3″ last=”0″]When deciding how to spend college spring break, many students take the traditional path and head to the beach or relax at home. Â Others take the less traveled…
Read MoreTherm-A-Rest and American Hiking Society partner to inspire the country on National Trails Day®
Therm-a-Rest, the leader in outdoor comfort, and American Hiking Society, the only national non-profit dedicated to protecting the places you hike, are pleased to announce their formal partnership to help…
Read MoreCongressional Action on North Country Trail
March, 2015 – A good trail always starts with a good plan. But, sometimes, decades later, the plan needs to be tweaked. This is not normally a big deal, but…
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