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SUMMARY:Waterfall Trail and Chef Prepared Meals in North Carolina Resort Town
DESCRIPTION:Join Southern Blue Ridge Hikers in beautiful North Carolina to help restore a short\, popular trail to a beautiful waterfall in the Nantahala National Forest! Enjoy the modern comforts of staying in a recently restored lodge with wifi\, chef prepared meals (including hot lunch on the trail!)\, and walking access to the quaint nearby town and local attractions. In your downtime\, volunteers will have time to take a Biological Station Tour\, hike in the nearby National Forest\, and spend every evening gathered around the fireplace in the lodge. \nThe trail work will consist of rebenching the tread (cutting the trail into the hillside) on the Glen Falls Trail with hand tools where several sections of the tread have failed due to tread creep (sideways movement off the intended path). \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/nantahala-national-forest-nc-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Nantahala National Forest\, 4518 Horse Cove Road\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virgin Islands National Park 2\, USVI - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Dive into St. John’s 3\,000 years of human history! Go beyond Virgin Islands National Park’s stunning white-sand beaches. Hike to historic plantation sites to learn about a challenging past when sugar and enslaved labor dominated life on the island. Visit the Indigenous Taino’s ancient petroglyphs. Snorkel coral reefs to discover hidden marine life. Two-thirds of the island of St. John is a national park\, making it a unique destination for visitors! \nThe volunteer trail crew’s scope of work includes trails maintenance\, clearing of historical sites\, native tree planting projects\, invasive species removal\, and trash/debris removal. Common tools on the crew are loppers\, weed whackers\, hand saws and shovels. Volunteers will need to be physically capable of hiking up to 5 miles on uneven terrain while carrying 20 lbs and performing manual labor in hot and humid conditions for up to 6 hours a day. The maximum elevation gain is around 800ft. \nDuring this trip\, Virgin Islands National Park’s average high temperature is 87°\, and average low temperature is 75°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Taíno peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/virgin-islands-national-park-2-usvi-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Virgin Islands National Park\, Cinnamon Bay Campground\, St. John\, USVI\, 00830\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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SUMMARY:Virgin Islands National Park 1\, USVI - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Dive into St. John’s 3\,000 years of human history! Go beyond Virgin Islands National Park’s stunning white-sand beaches. Hike to historic plantation sites to learn about a challenging past when sugar and enslaved labor dominated life on the island. Visit the Indigenous Taino’s ancient petroglyphs. Snorkel coral reefs to discover hidden marine life. Two-thirds of the island of St. John is a national park\, making it a unique destination for visitors! \nThe volunteer trail crew’s scope of work includes trails maintenance\, clearing of historical sites\, native tree planting projects\, invasive species removal\, and trash/debris removal. Common tools on the crew are loppers\, weed whackers\, hand saws and shovels. Volunteers will need to be physically capable of hiking up to 5 miles on uneven terrain while carrying 20 lbs and performing manual labor in hot and humid conditions for up to 6 hours a day. The maximum elevation gain is around 800ft. \nDuring this trip\, Virgin islands National Park’s average high temperature is 87°\, and average low temperature is 75°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Taíno peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/virgin-islands-national-park-1-usvi-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Virgin Islands National Park\, Cinnamon Bay Campground\, St. John\, USVI\, 00830\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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SUMMARY:Special Weekend Trip! Natchez Trace State Park\, TN - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Under President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal Program approximately 48\,000 acres of land were purchased in the area of the park. This purchase provided jobs for many people. Programs such as the Civilian Conservation Corps and Works Progress Administration established many of the buildings still being used today and laid the foundation for what is now Natchez Trace State Park at the core of the large tract of public lands. \nThe park’s hiking trails range from a one-half mile up to 4.5 miles\, and a 40 mile overnight trail. The trails wind through the forest and fields and along the lakeshores and streams of Natchez Park. Visitors also enjoy the museum that features local and park history\, picnic facilities\, camping\, cabins and lodges\, boating and the park’s restaurant. \nVolunteers will focus on re-routing a section of the 40 mile Red Leaves Backpacking Trail\, within the 48\,000 acre Natchez Trace State Park and Forest. Volunteers will learn about sustainable trail design\, trail maintenance\, and hone their trail building skills utilizing various tools including Pulaskis and Mcleods. The new trail segment will be built near the scenic 58 acre Cub Creek Lake. Trail building each day will be moderate with hikes of less than one mile to the work site. Volunteers will have access to the park’s fishing boats\, kayaks\, and pedal boats for afternoon relaxation. Also\, the 48\,000 acre recreation area boasts 4 lakes and nearly 50 miles of hiking trails\, and over 100 miles of multi-use trails. Trail access is on both paved and unpaved roads. Volunteers will need to drive or carpool to the project site. \nDuring this trip\, Natchez Trace State Park’s average high temperature is 67°\, and average low temperature is 45°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee\, East)\, Chikashsha I̠yaakni’ (Chickasaw)\, S’atsoyaha (Yuchi)\, and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/natchez-trace-state-park-tn-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Natchez Trace State Park\, 24845 Natchez Trace Rd\, Wildersville\, TN\, 38388\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Weekend Trip and Special Rate! Mill Ridge Park\, TN - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Spend time at Tennessee’s newly established park in Southeast Davidson County! Mill Ridge Park consists of 600+ acres of multi-use greenspace providing a sustainable and equitable outdoor experience for the diverse community of the greater Nashville area in southeast Davidson County.  \nVolunteers will help provide healthy access to nature and recreational activity space for neighboring families\, students\, and employees. Volunteers will work together to improve trail systems at Mill Ridge Park. The work will include brushing and trail corridor maintenance on established sections\, invasive plant removal using hand tools\, and possible construction of drainage features. Volunteers will hike from their campsite to the project site\, which is less than 1 mile on uneven grass and dirt trails\, with small hills and stream crossings. \nDuring this trip\, Mill Ridge Park’s average high temperature is 61°\, and average low temperature is 40°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee\, East)\, S’atsoyaha (Yuchi)\, and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/mill-ridge-park-tn-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Mill Ridge Park\, 12965 Old Hickory Blvd.\, Antioch\, TN\, 37013\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trinity River National Wildlife\, TX - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join this project and help maintain access to a trail system that winds through bayous\, oxbow lakes\, privet swamps\, and cypress-tupelo swamps! Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge is home to 22 actively-managed trails. They are styled as primitive trails to give the visitors ‘a walk in the woods’ type of experience. Paseo de los Patos Trailhead\, located at the scenic Champion Lake Public Use area\, is home to our newest 2 miles of trails where an interpretive Scat Exhibit can be found along the trails. The Knobby Knees Trailhead located at the edge of Liberty Municipal park is the gateway to 9 miles of rustic trails\, including shoreline vistas of the Trinity River. Finally the Great’s Egret’s Ridge Trailhead\, 7 miles of trails\, leads to mysterious oxbows and meandering bayous.  \nVolunteers will focus on work on Knobby Knees Trail and Great Egret Ridge Trail. The refuge will provide a truck for official use to drive between the worksite\, office\, and housing. Longest driving distance will be 22 miles. \nDuring this trip\, Trinity River National Wildlife’s average high temperature is 73°\, and average low temperature is 51°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Ishak (Atakapa) and Akokisa peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/trinity-river-national-wildlife-tx-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge\, 601 FM 1011\, Liberty\, TX\, 77575\, United States
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SUMMARY:Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area\, NV - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Become immersed in the red and cream colored sandstone of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area while repairing trail erosion and increasing safety for hikers! Located 17 miles west of Las Vegas in the Mojave Desert\, explore Nevada’s first National Conservation Area and warm up early in the year with warm desert sun. \nRed Rock Canyon National Conservation Area encountered significant trail erosion due to Hurricane Hilary in September 2023. The Grand Circle Loop is an 11.4 mile scenic trail that involves hiking over rugged surfaces\, hilly areas\, washed out and rocky terrain which experienced varying erosion. Repairing the trail will involve lifting\, pulling\, repositioning and placing naturally existing materials along the trail route to ensure trail stability and safety for visitors. Volunteer trail crew members will utilize tools including shovels\, pick axes\, Mcleods\, rock bars\, spades\, rakes\, and wheelbarrows. Training will be provided for proper use of each tool. Sign installation may also be part of this project to assist users with wayfinding.  \nWhile there are multiple access points to the Grand Circle Loop trail\, the first access point to the project area will begin from the Red Rock Canyon visitor center trailhead. Volunteers will be driven from the campsite to the visitor center and hike 3 – 4 miles to the scenic drive near Willow Spring for the first portion of the trail work. The second portion of the trail work will take place near the Lower White Rock parking lot. The volunteer trail crew will park at the Lower White Rock parking lot and hike into the Grand Circle Loop to access eroded trail work areas. \nDuring this trip\, Red Rock Canyon’s average high temperature is 71°\, and average low temperature is 47°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Nüwüwü\, Nuwuvi\, and Newe Sogobia peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/red-rock-canyon-national-conservation-area-nv-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area\, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89161\, United States
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SUMMARY:Adirondack Park 2\, NY  - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Created in 1892 as one of the first Forever Wild Forest Preserves in the nation\, the Adirondack Park is a unique wilderness area\, and volunteers are needed to help maintain it! At 6 million acres\, it is the largest publicly protected area in the contiguous United States. The state of New York owns approximately 2.6 million acres\, while the remaining 3.4 million acres are devoted to forestry\, agriculture and open space recreation. The Adirondack Park is not a National Park – there’s no fee to enter and the park doesn’t close at night\, nor is it a state park\, a common misconception. It’s also the largest National Historic Landmark\, covering an area larger than Yellowstone\, Yosemite\, Grand Canyon\, Glacier\, and the Great Smokies National Parks combined. \nChamplain Area Trails has a number of new trails that will be developed in Adirondack Park. Volunteers will work to establish and maintain these new trails by clearing the trail of branches\, brush\, and fallen logs plus doing some side-cuts to level the trail on hillsides. Volunteers may also assist with the installation of new bridges and boardwalks as needed throughout the week. Volunteers will drive or carpool to the worksite. Project access will include driving 20-30 minutes on paved roads. \nDuring this trip\, Adirondack Park’s average high temperature is 61°\, and average low temperature is 46°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Kanienʼkehá꞉ka (Mohawk)\, Mohican\, and Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/adirondack-park-2-ny-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Adirondack Park\, 6482 Main Street\, Westport\, NY\, 12993\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Abbreviated Trip and Special Rate! Appalachian National Scenic Trail\, MA - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Help protect the Appalachian Trail and enjoy the beauty of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts! This public land is the backbone of the largest natural corridor that remains east of the Mississippi River\, creating a haven and migration path for humans and animals alike. Maintaining the boundaries of this land helps to protect it from encroachments such as motorized vehicles and illegal logging.  \nOn this project\, volunteers will use a GPS\, map\, and compass to follow the surveyed boundaries of the trail corridor. Volunteers will clear brush with loppers\, paint blaze on trees\, replace US Boundary signs\, and record the condition of metal survey markers\, called “monuments”. Volunteers will maintain up to 1 mile of boundary line and hike 2 or more miles per day. Maintaining the boundary line involves off-trail bushwhacking over terrain that can be steep\, rocky\, brushy\, and uneven. While we are not picking up rocks or digging\, Volunteers will be on their feet hiking and bushwhacking throughout the workday. Volunteers will drive or carpool to the nearest access point and then hike to the section of boundary line that requires maintenance. The distance to hike to the project will vary but typically is less than a mile from the parking location. After experiencing the rugged beauty of the trail\, volunteers will enjoy the full-service Pittsfield State Forest campground with a swimming area and miles of hiking trails around Berry Mountain. Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Appalachian Trail! \nDuring this trip\, Appalachian National Scenic Trail’s average high temperature is 69°\, and average low temperature is 48°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ\, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ\, and Bdewakantuwan (Mdewakanton) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/appalachian-national-scenic-trail-ma-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Appalachian National Scenic Trail\, 317 Woodland Road\, Lee\, MA\, 01238\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hungry Mother State Park\, VA - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Visit one of the original six Virginia State Parks! Hungry Mother State Park  is known for beautiful woodlands and a placid 108-acre lake in the heart of the mountains. \nFor this project\, volunteers will  continue trail work on the Raiders Run Reroute\, which American Hiking Society crews have worked on for the last two years. The trails have been bench cut on moderately steep slopes but will be improved for sustainability with water diversion features including sheet flow on the tread and out-slope and grade reversals. Volunteers will improve trails by maintaining\, shaping\, and defining existing hiking and mountain bike features including berms\, rollers\, and trail tread formations on these trails along with other necessary features. Most of the work will be spent bending\, shoveling\, raking\, chopping\, and tamping. Volunteers may drive or carpool from the Bunkhouse to the trailhead. There will be less than a mile hike to the worksite from the trailhead. The hike is on an unfinished trail which may be uneven. The distance hiked may vary each day with varying ranges in elevation. \nDuring this trip\, Hungry Mother State Park’s average high temperature is 78°\, and average low temperature is 58°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee\, East)\, and S’atsoyaha (Yuchi) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/hungry-mother-state-park-va-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Hungry Mother State Park\, 2854 Park Boulevard\, Marion\, VA\, 24354\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Weekend Trip! Mammoth Cave National Park\, KY - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join this project to support backcountry trail maintenance in Mammoth Cave National Park\, and explore the longest known cave system in the world!  \nMammoth Cave National Park is a park on two levels – 52\,830 acres of reclaimed hardwood forest and winding riverways\, and below it\, the longest known cave system in the world\, surveyed at 426 miles to date. Located within a day’s drive of major population centers\, it offers camping\, hiking\, horseback riding\, bicycling\, canoeing\, picnicking\, and cave tours. Mammoth Cave was established as a national park in 1941\, later designated a World Heritage Site in 1981\, and an International Biosphere Reserve in 1990. The Biosphere Reserve area was increased from 112\,830 acres to 909\,328 in 1996. In 2021 the park was certified as a Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association. The purpose of Mammoth Cave National Park is to preserve\, protect\, interpret\, and study the internationally recognized biological and geologic features and processes associated with the longest known cave system in the world\, the park’s diverse forested\, karst landscape\, the Green and Nolin rivers\, and extensive evidence of human history; and to provide and promote public enjoyment\, recreation\, and understanding. \nVolunteers will drive back and forth in their personal vehicles on paved roadway from the Maple Springs Housing Facility to the trailhead daily. Distance from housing to the trailhead will vary depending on the amount of work done the previous day. Maple Springs Trailhead is less than a 1 mile drive and the Lincoln Trailhead is about a 6.5 miles drive. Once work has reached the midpoint of the trail\, volunteers will park at the opposite end of the trail and hike in to commence work at the midpoint and hike back out to the vehicles daily.  \nVolunteers who are experienced paddlers will also have the opportunity to participate in the river clean up. The park hosts an annual river cleanup for the 9/11 National Day of Service. This annual river cleanup will occur on 9/14. The Friends of Mammoth Cave will coordinate with local liveries to provide canoes and/or kayaks\, paddles\, and life vests for the group to participate in the paddling event. River levels are typically low and have very little current requiring the volunteer to be able to paddle the 12-15 miles with their gear and any accumulated litter picked up. Several sections on the river may cause the paddler to have to get out of their canoe or kayak to drag across the gravel riverbed. The park will coordinate with the Friends of Mammoth Cave canoes/kayaks\, paddles\, life vests\, and shuttle service to and from the launch sites for the river cleanup for those interested. \nDuring this trip\, Mammoth Cave National Park’s average high temperature is 79°\, and average low temperature is 61°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee\, East)\, S’atsoyaha (Yuchi)\, and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/mammoth-cave-national-park-ky-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Mammoth Cave National Park\, Maple Springs Housing Facility\, Mammoth Cave\, KY\, 42259\, United States
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SUMMARY:Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River\, PA - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Rolling hills\, riverfront villages\, and bald eagles perched on trees form a vibrant backdrop as the Delaware River snakes gracefully through the rural countryside. But the story of the Upper Delaware is more than just a collection of beautiful pictures. The clean water of the Delaware\, the last major undammed river in the eastern United States\, supports a healthy ecosystem and offers tranquility and excitement. Enjoy the area’s recreational opportunities while it supports a healthy ecosystem for wildlife and provides water for over 17 million people. \nVolunteers will work on re-routing a half-mile portion of the Tusten Mountain trail\, on the right entrance of the 3-mile loop. Re-routing will include removing a wooden bridge about half-mile in from the right entrance\, covering up old trail\, painting new trail markers on trees\, adding  “A Volunteer Vacation restored this trail” sign\, and constructing a new trail registration box. Volunteers will drive or carpool to the project site. \nDuring this trip\, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River’s average high temperature is 72°\, and average low temperature is 50°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Mohican and Munsee Lenape peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/upper-delaware-scenic-and-recreational-river-pa-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River\, Tusten Mountain Trail\, Beach Lake\, PA\, 18405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Registration Rate! Wayne National Forest\, OH - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:USE CODE: 2024WayneNFVV for a special registration fee of $250 thanks to grant funding received for this project. To register at this price please select “First Trip of the Year” registration cost. Additional trip discount not available for this special rate. \nHelp repair the Vesuvius Recreation Area hiking trails in Wayne National Forest\, Ohio’s only national forest! The Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area is the Wayne National Forest’s premier developed recreation site and is named after the historic Vesuvius Iron Furnace. The rugged hills and out-cropping cliffs provide a scenic backdrop for this historical and beautiful site. It contains a 143-acre lake\, two family campgrounds and one group campground\, beach and swim area\, multiple picnic areas\, fishing\, boating\, hiking\, scenic overlook and an archery trail. This recreation area is home to the 46-mile Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System\, open from early spring to winter. \nOn this project\, trail work will consist of tread repair\, brushing\, adding signage\, and pruning of the Vesuvius Recreation Area hiking trails. Volunteers will be driven to strategic points along the trails and hike into the trail to begin work. On average\, Volunteers will be hiking 3 to 8 miles a day through varying elevations and steep terrain. OHVs are utilized to shuttle equipment and volunteers to work sites when possible.  \nDuring this trip\, Wayne National Forest’s average high temperature is 76°\, and average low temperature is 54°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage)\, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee)\, Kaskaskia\, Hopewell Culture\, and Adena Culture peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/wayne-national-forest-oh-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Wayne National Forest\, 6518 St Route 93\, Pedro\, OH\, 45659\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Registration Rate! Eagle Cap Wilderness\, OR - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:USE CODE: 2024EagleCapVV for a special registration fee of $250 thanks to grant funding received for this project. To register at this price please select “First Trip of the Year” registration cost. Additional trip discount not available for this special rate. \nJoin this popular trip and head into the Hurricane Creek drainage in the Eagle Cap Wilderness! \nThe Eagle Cap Wilderness lies in the heart of the Wallowa Mountains in northeastern Oregon on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The Hurricane Creek trail is a major access point for hikers and horses into the Eagle Cap Wilderness. View massive granite and limestone cliffs\, waterfalls\, and an abundance of wildflowers along the trail. Gradually climb across subalpine meadows alternating with timbered areas. This route will provide panoramic views of Sacajawea\, Matterhorn and Eagle Cap Peaks. Cross-country hiking in and around the basin provides spectacular views and photographic opportunities. \nVolunteers will work on constructing trail drainage structures such as water bars to prevent erosion\, installing check dams to reclaim sections of incised tread\, constructing a turnpike to get through a wet/muddy area\, clearing brush out of the trail corridor and restoration of campsites and/or fire rings near Echo and Billy Jones Lakes. Volunteers will depart from Hurricane Creek Trailhead and backpack into basecamp near the confluence of Billy Jones and Hurricane Creeks. Pack stock will carry all food and group gear\, giving volunteers time for a 4.5 mi hike with 1200 ft of gain. Volunteers will hike 1-5 miles daily with elevation gain of up to 3000 ft on backcountry trails. Volunteers may choose to drive their own vehicle or be transported in a Forest Service vehicle to the trailhead. Hurricane Creek Trailhead is about 10 miles from the initial meeting location in Enterprise\, OR and is accessible by passenger vehicle. Parking is limited so carpooling to the trailhead is encouraged. \nDuring this trip\, Eagle Cap Wilderness has an average high temperature of 83°\, and average low temperature of 58°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation\, Cayuse\, Umatilla and Walla Walla\, and Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/eagle-cap-wilderness-or-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Eagle Cap Wilderness\, 88401 Highway 82\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bitterroot National Forest\, MT - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy the magnificent mountains\, the serenity of wilderness\, the miracle of spring flowers\, majestic big game\, and the sounds of birds here in the Bitterroot Mountains! Explore nature and support trails in this 1.6 million acre forest in southwest Montana and Idaho. \nJoin this project in the heavily glaciated\, rugged peaks of the Bitterroot Mountains. Volunteers will work with experienced wilderness stewards from the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation to clear trails using crosscut saws\, axes\, and handsaws. For a third consecutive year\, this collaborative effort will continue to open the Big Creek Trail #11 from Big Creek Lake to Packbox Pass (at milepost 13.8) on the Montana-Idaho border. This trail threads through a scenic Montana canyon and offers a pristine Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness experience. Secondary tasks may include brushing back overgrown vegetation\, cleaning drains\, and improving the drainage of trail tread. Time permitting\, Volunteers will clear the South Fork Big Creek Trail #118\, a 3-mile trail running along the southern shore of the lake.  \nBig Creek Trail #11 winds about 2.5 miles alongside a shoreline with little elevation change until it begins to climb to Packbox Pass. The climb to the pass is steep with multiple switchbacks\, gaining about 1300 feet over 2 miles. Depending on trail conditions\, including the number of downed trees\, the daily hike to the worksite could range from 0.1 miles to 3 miles. From the trailhead the first 8 miles are moderate\, winding along the well-traveled creek through a forested area and gaining about 1530’ in elevation. The mile-long climb to the lake is fairly steep\, with multiple switchbacks and an elevation gain of about 700’. The last mile to basecamp along the lake has little elevation change but narrow footing in places. \nDuring this trip\, Bitterroot National Forest’s average high temperature is 80°\, and average low temperature is 56°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Cayuse\, Umatilla and Walla Walla\, Ktunaxa ɁamakɁis\, and Salish peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/bitterroot-national-forest-mt-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Bitterroot National Forest\, Big Creek Trailhead\, Victor\, MT\, 59875\, United States
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SUMMARY:(All Women+ Crew) AdventurUs Women at San Juan Islands National Monument\, WA - Volunteer Vacations 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the most popular Volunteer Vacations with an all women crew to help this friendly island community maintain local trails! This project is open to anyone who feels that an all- women’s trip is the right space for them. \nEnjoy stunning ocean vistas\, where there is a chance to see a pod of orca whales\, humpbacks\, or a plethora of other marine life and sea birds.. Situated in the northern reaches of Washington State’s Puget Sound\, the San Juan Islands are a uniquely beautiful archipelago of over 450 islands\, rocks\, and pinnacles. The new San Juan Islands National Monument encompasses approximately 1\,000 acres of land spread across many of these rocks and islands and managed by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management. Drawing visitors from around the world\, this is a landscape of unmatched contrasts\, where forests seem to spring from gray rock and distant\, snow-capped peaks provide the backdrop for sandy beaches. The San Juan Islands National Monument is a trove of scientific and historic treasures\, a refuge for an array of wildlife\, and a classroom for generations of Americans. \nVolunteers will join in on basic trail maintenance focused on social trail mitigation. This work will include trail brushing\, cutting back overhanging or encroaching vegetation\, leveling potholed sections\, installing signs or barriers across social trails\, and tool maintenance. Volunteers will need to drive or carpool to the project site. Volunteers will walk from the parking area to the trail(s) where work will be done. The hike will be under 2 miles on flat or mostly flat terrain. \nDuring this trip\, San Juan Islands National Monument’s average high temperature is 65°\, and average low temperature is 49°.  \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Cayuse\, Umatilla and Walla Walla\, Semiahmoo\, S’Klallam\, Á\,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ)\, Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group\, Lhaq’temish (Lummi)\, Samish\, and dxʷlilap (Tulalip) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/adventurus-women-at-san-juan-islands-national-monument-wa-volunteer-vacations-2024/
LOCATION:San Juan Islands National Monument\, 650 Mullis St\, Friday Harbor\, WA\, 98250\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Registration Rate! Eldorado National Forest\, CA - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:USE CODE: 2024EldoradoNFVV for a special registration fee of $250 thanks to grant funding received for this project. To register at this price please select “First Trip of the Year” registration cost. Additional trip discount not available for this special rate. \nJoin this project to backpack into a stunning river valley of granite and pine trees and help restore access along this popular canyon trail. The Mokelumne River Canyon has been described as a smaller version of the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River in Yosemite National Park\, with sections of the canyon up to a mile deep. \nThis project will take place deep in the Mokelumne Wilderness. Due to its remote location the trail system surrounding Munson Meadow has fallen into a state of disrepair and is in need of significant cross-cut work. This project will involve a base camp at the Munson Meadow Trailhead which will require volunteers to hike to the location as very high clearance 4×4 would be needed to get there by vehicle. The work will involve tree removal and treadwork on the Munson Meadow Trail and the surrounding trails to Cole Creek\, Long and Black Rock Lakes. The hike to the base camp is a challenging 7.5 mile hike with around 1\,400 feet of elevation gain. Hikes to the project site will vary from 1 to 3 miles. \nDuring this trip\, Eldorado National Forest’s average high temperature is 91°\, and average low temperature is 67°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Nisenan and Wašišiw Ɂítdeʔ (Washoe) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/eldorado-national-forest-ca-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Eldorado National Forest\, 30001 Plasse Rd\, Pioneer\, CA\, 95666\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shenandoah National Park\, VA - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join American Hiking Society at the first of Virginia’s National Parks and part of the Blue Ridge Mountains\, Shenandoah National Park! This national park is home to over 200\,000 acres of protected lands.  \nWith over 500 miles of trails\, elevation ranging from 550 feet to over 4\,000\, and diverse flora and fauna\, Shenandoah National Park provides ample opportunity to become immersed in the beauty of the outdoors.Volunteers will work alongside the park’s volunteer and trails office to cut back vegetation along popular trails in the north district of Shenandoah National Park. Volunteers will assist with lopping\, weed whipping\, and removing fallen trees from various trails. Volunteers will be driven to trailheads. The distance for the project sites will be variable and may be up to an hour. The hosts will provide transportation. \nDuring this trip\, Shenandoah National Park’s average high temperature is 81°\, and average low temperature is 62°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Monacan\, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee)\, and Manahoac peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/shenandoah-national-park-va-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Shenandoah National Park\, Big Meadow Campground\, Stanley\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sheep Mountain\, WY - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Providing access to explore over 25\,000 acres of BLM-administered public lands\, The Sheep Mountain Trail is a foot and horse trail that winds up an impressive box canyon to the top of Sheep Mountain. This area provides abundant recreational activities such as hiking\, horseback riding\, hunting\, wildlife viewing\, sightseeing and shed hunting. The ample amount of BLM-administered public lands\, unique settings and resources\, and its location make it an excellent recreation resource for travelers and the surrounding communities \nThe Sheep Mountain trail is a popular destination due to its desirable settings and its close proximity to Buffalo Bill State Park and along the popular US Highway 14 connecting Cody to Yellowstone National Park. Volunteers will work together to reroute two of the existing trails.The first reroute is located less than ½ mile from the trailhead and will provide a safer option and less grade for hikers and horseback riders then the existing trail. This reroute will be 600 total feet on a side slope with rolling contours to resist erosion. It will be built using full bench cut to create a solid\, durable tread and may require grade reversals. The second reroute is 0.8 miles up the trail and will eliminate a steep grade with erosion issues. The reroute will require 1 to 2 switch backs with rock work and vegetation removal. The switchbacks will incorporate a landing or turning platform and have a rock retaining wall or a crib wall. Smaller spot upgrades and maintenance may also be done along the trail to include slough and berm work\, water bars\, grade reversals and vegetation removal. If time allows\, the BLM would like to start construction on a new 1-mile section of proposed trail that would bring recreational users to a scenic overlook of Buffalo Bill Reservoir. Volunteers may drive or hike to the project site. The Sheep Mountain Trailhead is located less than 1 mile from the camping location. \nDuring this trip\, Sheep Mountain’s average high temperature is  75°\, and average low temperature is 50°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Newe Sogobia (Eastern Shoshone)\, Cayuse\, Umatilla and Walla Walla\, Apsáalooke (Crow)\, Tséstho’e (Cheyenne)\, and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/sheep-mountain-wy-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Buffalo Bill State Park\, 4192 N Fork Hwy\, Cody\, WY\, 82414\, United States
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SUMMARY:Prince William Sound\, AK - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Help expand  trail access while being surrounded by the Gulf of Alaska and Chugach National Forest! Spend time exploring Alaska’s Prince William Sound with its 10\,000 square miles of protected waterways\, islands\, fjords\, and around 150 glaciers. This beautiful area is home to over 200 migratory birds\, 30 species of land animals\, and diverse marine life including orca whales\, sea otters and seals.  \nVolunteers will repair and extend the existing trail with rock and gravel\, while brushing out and clearing overgrown sections of trail with loppers and root pullers. The worksite can be accessed on foot from the camping area and is roughly 1 mile each way over varied terrain. The trail moves along creeks and through low land alders up into the classic conifers of the temperate rainforest. The trail is not difficult\, but will have steady elevation gain of around 500 feet over 1 mile and features rock/gravel and some roots and r muddy sections. \nDuring this trip\, Prince William Sound’s average high temperature is 54°\, and average low temperature is 44°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Alutiiq (Sugpiaq)\, and Dënéndeh peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/prince-william-sound-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Prince William Sound\, 660 Whittier St.\, Whittier\, AK\, 99693\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kenai National Wildlife Refuge\, AK - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:From ice fields and glaciers to tundra\, forests\, and coastal wetlands\, the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge preserves almost 2\,000\,000 acres of Alaskan biodiversity. Become immersed in what is often called “Alaska in miniature” while supporting trail longevity! \nVolunteers will spend time working on Skilak Lookout Trail\, with work all along the first mile of the trailhead. Volunteers replace a 20+ year old boardwalk\, and work together on small reroutes along the trail. Skilak Lookout Trail is 2.1 miles round trip with the first mile of the trail having a gradual climb of 250 feet. Trail conditions vary depending on the season. Volunteers will need to drive or carpool to the worksite. Volunteers will drive to the trail head from either Upper Skilak Campground or Hidden Lake Campground on a gravel road maintained 5 miles to the trail head. \nDuring this trip\, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge’s average high temperature is 58°\, and average low temperature is 44°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Dena’ina Ełnena\, and Dënéndeh peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/kenai-national-wildlife-refuge-ak-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Kenai National Wildlife Refuge\, 33398 Ski Hill Road\, Soldotna\, AK\, 99669\, United States
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SUMMARY:San Juan Islands National Monument\, WA - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the most popular recurring Volunteer Vacations to help this friendly island community maintain local trails! Enjoy stunning ocean vistas\, where there is a chance to see a pod of orca whales\, humpbacks\, or a plethora of other marine life and sea birds. \nSituated in the northern reaches of Washington State’s Puget Sound\, the San Juan Islands are a uniquely beautiful archipelago of over 450 islands\, rocks\, and pinnacles. The new San Juan Islands National Monument encompasses approximately 1\,000 acres of land spread across many of these rocks and islands and managed by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management. Drawing visitors from around the world\, this is a landscape of unmatched contrasts\, where forests seem to spring from gray rock and distant\, snow-capped peaks provide the backdrop for sandy beaches. The San Juan Islands National Monument is a trove of scientific and historic treasures\, a refuge for an array of wildlife\, and a classroom for generations of Americans. \nVolunteers will join in on basic trail maintenance focused on social trail mitigation. This work will include trail brushing\, cutting back overhanging or encroaching vegetation\, leveling potholed sections\, installing signs or barriers across social trails\, and tool maintenance. Volunteers will need to drive or carpool to the project site. Volunteers will walk from the parking area to the trail(s) where work will be done. The hike will be under 2 miles on flat or mostly flat terrain. \nDuring this trip\, San Juan Islands National Monument’s average high temperature is 65°\, and average low temperature is 49°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Cayuse\, Umatilla and Walla Walla\, Semiahmoo\, S’Klallam\, Á\,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ)\, Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group\, Lhaq’temish (Lummi)\, Samish\, and dxʷlilap (Tulalip) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/san-juan-islands-national-monument-wa-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:San Juan Islands National Monument\, 650 Mullis St\, Friday Harbor\, WA\, 98250\, United States
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SUMMARY:Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery\, WA - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Once deemed the largest fish hatchery in the world\, Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery raises 1.2 million spring Chinook salmon each year! Learn about salmon life cycles\, explore the outdoors\, and support trail systems at this beautiful Washington hatchery located in the heart of the Cascade Mountain Range! \nCompleted in 1940 to help mitigate the impact of construction\, operation and maintenance of Grand Coulee Dam on fisheries resources in the Columbia River and its tributaries\, Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery provides the public more than fish with its public boat launch\, a tribal fishing area\, and over 5 miles of public trails. Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery has been partnering with volunteers to build a trail system on the northern part of the hatchery grounds. \n Volunteers will work together to lay and level gravel on trails\, and help with native plant restoration. If time allows\, volunteers will assist with seasonal maintenance on the Icicle Creek Nature Trail. Volunteers will hike from their campsite to the project site. The walk is on level ground\, approximately 1 mile. Volunteers will need to sign a Volunteer Service Agreement – Natural and Cultural Resources provided by Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery staff.  \nDuring this trip\, Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery average high temperature is 77°\, and average low temperature is 53°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Cayuse\, Umatilla and Walla Walla\, np̓əšqʷáw̓səxʷ (Wenatchi)\, Yakama\, and Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/leavenworth-national-fish-hatchery-wa-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Leavenworth Fisheries Complex\, 12790 Fish Hatchery Road\, Leavenworth\, WA\, 98826\, United States
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SUMMARY:Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area\, TN - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:With scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs\, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is rich with natural and historic features. Enjoy the Cumberland Plateau through Big South Fork’s 125\,000 acres of tributaries\, natural bridges\, and wilderness. \nVolunteers will get to enjoy the Twin Arches area\, designated as a state natural area and managed by Big South Fork National River and Recreation. These arches are the highest arches east of the Mississippi. The trail goes over one of the arches and provides a beautiful view of the valley below. Volunteers will repair tread\, build water bars\, boardwalks\, remove vegetation and repair/replace ladders. Volunteers will use hand tools such as shovels\, rakes\, handsaws\, hand drills\, and hammers. Volunteers will drive or carpool to the trailhead. Hiking will be required from the trailhead to the area of work. The trail is steep in most areas and will require sturdy shoes. The hike will vary from 1-2 miles daily. \nDuring this trip\,Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area’s average high temperature is 84°\, and average low temperature: 64° \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee\, East)\, S’atsoyaha (Yuchi)\, and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/big-south-fork-national-river-recreation-area-tn-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Bandy Creek Visitor Center\, 151 Stable Road\, Oneida\, TN\, 37841\, United States
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SUMMARY:Allegany State Park\, NY - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Come explore Western New York’s Allegany State Park – home to 65\,000 acres of primitive forested valleys\, and un-glaciated landscape.  \nThe project is a multi-year effort to revitalize the 20.6 miles of Finger Lakes Trail /North Country National Scenic Trail within Allegany State Park. Volunteers will work together to reroof and stain a lean-to\, install switchbacks on a steep section of trail\, replace 12 feet of at bridge\, drainage cleaning\, installation of water bars/rolling dips and removing slough and berms from trail benching\, repair an outhouse and cleaning up the general area and brush clearing and blazing. Volunteers will be driven to the closest trailhead\, and day hike to the project site. Depending on the assigned work for the day\, the volunteers may return to the dropoff trailhead or another trailhead if it is closer. \nDuring this trip\, Allegany State Park’s average high temperature is 74°\, and average low temperature is 52°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Erie and Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/allegany-state-park-ny-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Allegany State Park\, 2373 Allegany State Park Rte 1\, Salamanca\, NY\, 14779\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge\, NE - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy the beautiful sandhills of Nebraska on the Niobrara National Scenic River! Home to six different ecosystems converging in this area\, Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge is one of the best places to visit in Nebraska.  \nVolunteers will work on pruning and clearing vegetation and repairing small walking bridges on a one-mile loop trail. Additional trail maintenance will be available if time permits. Volunteers will drive or carpool to the project site. \nDuring this trip\, Fort Niobra’s average high temperature is 69°\, and average low temperature is 45°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Tséstho’e (Cheyenne)\, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ\, Páⁿka tóⁿde ukʰéthiⁿ (Ponca)\, and Oohenumpa peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/fort-niobrara-national-wildlife-refuge-ne-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge\, 39983 Refuge Road\, Valentine\, NE\, 69201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Santa Catalina Island\, CA - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Explore diverse coastal habitat and maintain trails at the same time with this beautiful trip to Santa Catalina Island! Santa Catalina\, one of California’s Channel Islands\, lies southwest of Los Angeles. It’s known for its wildlife\, scuba dive sites and Mt. Orizaba\, its highest peak. The resort town of Two Harbors lies to the north. To the south\, in the city of Avalon\, palm trees and cabanas line Descanso Beach. Avalon’s circular\, art deco Catalina Casino is a cultural center with a movie theater\, ballroom and museum. \nVolunteers will help with trail maintenance on this incredible island off the coast of California. The Trans-Catalina Trail is a rugged hike along the Island’s interior with camping stops next to pristine beaches covering 38.5 miles. Volunteers will use shovels\, picks\, and loppers to provide maintenance to the Trans Catalina Trail. Volunteers will drive or carpool to the project site. \nDuring this trip\, Santa Catalina Island’s average high temperature is 70°\, and average low temperature is 55°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Tongva peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/santa-catalina-island-ca-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Catalina Express Terminal\, 320 Golden Shore\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802\, United States
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SUMMARY:Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness\, MN  - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the the million-acres of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness\, a stunningly beautiful designated wilderness area located in the northeastern tip of Minnesota. It is a unique landscape that is made up of lakes\, rivers\, and wetlands\, and boreal forest. While canoeing is the dominant use of the Wilderness\, there are 200 miles of hiking trails within the BWCAW including the Kekekabic and Border Route Trails – two components of the North Country National Scenic Trail.  \nThe Border Route Trail was damaged by the October 2021 tornado and the forest has started regenerating with thick brush and young trees. The crew will be working between the Clearwater Lake Campsite spur trail and the Clearwater-Mountain Lakes Portage and camping on Clearwater Lake to help maintain an open trail corridor. Volunteers will canoe to set up a base camp on Clearwater Lake within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness\, canoeing a distance of approximately 4 miles. Volunteers will perform basic maintenance on a remote 5-mile stretch of the Border Route / North Country National Scenic Trail. The work will entail using hand tools (Silky saws\, crosscut saw\, loppers\, swing blades\, and hedge trimmers) to maintain an open trail corridor. Volunteers should expect to hike up to 10 miles round trip per day with moderate elevation gain over rough\, primitive trail tread. \nDuring this trip\,Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness’ average high temperature is 64°\, and average low temperature is 43°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/boundary-waters-canoe-area-wilderness-mn-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Gunflint Ranger Station\, 2020 W. Highway 61\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Abbreviated Trip! Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area\, OH - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Support trails and enjoy the outdoors at the newly designated Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area\, the largest wildlife area owned by Ohio’s Division of Wildlife. \nAppalachian Hills Wildlife Area was purchased from American Electric Power from 2018 -2021. Before European settlement\, this area was an old growth forest. Today all of the forests are second or third growth timber. Various forms of coal mining\, including strip mining\, took place on Appalachian Hills throughout the 20th century. As with other strip-mined lands\, Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area affords the opportunity to provide habitat for declining grassland nesting species. Active management activities include managing grassland habitat and annually planting 25 acres of food plots for dove fields. The forested portion of Appalachian Hills is managed for recreational opportunities and will continue to be maintained to offer a diversity of successional stages providing a variety of game and nongame wildlife species. \nVolunteers will conduct heavy vegetation control with DR mowers\, loppers and blazing on off-road trail (18 miles)\, potential re-establishment of 6 mile trail corridor at Onion Run\, and hiking and blazing on road segments of the section (39 miles). Volunteers may need to hike into the worksite\, but no more than 2 miles over gentle terrain. \nDuring this trip\, the Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area’s average high temperature is 70°\, and average low temperature is 50°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage)\, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee)\, Kaskaskia\, Hopewell Culture\, and Ofo peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/appalachian-hills-wildlife-area-oh-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area\, Campground K\, Cumberland\, OH\, 43732\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
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SUMMARY:Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge\, WA - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT: Spend two amazing weeks contributing to the improvement of trails in Washington through consecutive Volunteer Vacations. Team up with Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge and Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge for a joint expedition. Interested in participating in two trips? The initial trip registration costs $425\, while subsequent trips have a registration fee of $375 each. \nHidden between the foothills of the Cascades and the Rocky Mountains\, this unique\, forested\, mountainous Refuge provides habitat for large mammals like bears\, deer\, elk\, and moose as well as over 200 species of birds. Join the opportunity to support trail work at Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge and explore almost 43\,0000 acres of this wildlife preserve. \nMaintenance at Bear Creek Connector trail will expand opportunities for visitors to experience Little Pend Oreille’s iconic pine woodlands alongside some of the largest restored grassland ecosystems on the refuge. Volunteers will use hand tools to cut approximately 2 miles of trail in largely flat terrain\, with brush clearing necessary along portions of the route. Some trail signage may be deployed during the project period and mechanical weed control along routes\, which volunteers may be asked to assist with. The Mill Butte trail is a 4-mile loop near refuge headquarters that requires seasonal clearing of brush and fallen woody debris. If work on the Bear Creek Connector trail is completed early\, volunteers will conduct maintenance on the Mill Butte Trail. Volunteers will be driven to the worksite\, which is less than a mile from the bunkhouse and accessible via maintained gravel road. \nDuring this trip\, Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge’s average high temperature is 58°\, and average low temperature is 38°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Cayuse\, Umatilla and Walla Walla\, Ktunaxa ɁamakɁis\, snʕickstx tmxʷúlaʔxʷ (Sinixt)\, Syilx (Okanagan)\, and Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/little-pend-oreille-national-wildlife-refuge-wa-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge\, 1310 Bear Creek Road\, Colville\, WA\, 99114\, United States
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