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SUMMARY:History Comes Alive in the Bridger-Teton National Forest! WY
DESCRIPTION:History comes alive in the Bridger-Teton National Forest! The Shafer Creek Trail is part of a trail system that makes up a section of the historic Oregon Trail. \nVolunteers will enjoy Kemmerer\, Wyoming a scenic location with great fishing at the Kemmerer Reservoir\, Lake Viva Naughton\, or the Hams Fork River. History abounds with the first J.C. Penny store opened in 1902\, Kemmerer’s first underground coal mine was opened in 1881\, and Fossil Butte National Monument\, where you can hike into a prehistoric lakebed! \nThe Shafer Creek Trail is in need of some TLC\, showing its age\, and the years of deferred maintenance are taking their toll. The trail has overgrown\, eroded\, and blocked with deadfall. The trail has become difficult to navigate\, which has impacted visitation and the visitor experience. \nRestoring the trail will involve several elements: recutting the trail corridor with shovels and Pulaskis; removing downed trees by bucking them into manageable pieces with hand saws\, axes\, and chainsaws\, and then removing cut tree rounds from the trail proper; delimbing hazardous branches that are hanging over the trail; brushing out the overgrowth by using brush saws and adze hoes to create a cleanly defined trail. \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/kemmerer-ranger-district-bridger-teton-national-forest-wy-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Kemmerer Ranger District Bridger-Teton National Forest\, 308 US HWY 189\, Kemmerer\, WY\, 83101\, United States
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SUMMARY:San Juan Islands National Monument\, WA (Weekend Trip)
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. \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/san-juan-islands-national-monument-wa-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Spencer Spit State Park\, 521 Bakerview Rd\, Lopez Island\, 98261\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T080000
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL $250 REGISTRATION: Gateway to Yellowstone in Cody\, WY
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL $250 REGISTRATION: Our federal public lands are facing threats like never before—over 5\,700 staff have been eliminated and funding is being cut resulting in trails eroding\, habitats shrinking\, and public access cut off. Your support is needed now more than ever to protect these places! We are in urgent need of volunteers on projects across National Forests\, National Wildlife Refuges\, Bureau of Land Management sites and other federally managed public lands. \nTo meet this moment and step up where our federal land management partners need the most support \, we’re providing a special one time only reduced cost ($250) for new registrations. Everyone should have the opportunity to protect our public lands. \nGateway to Yellowstone! Help maintain the Sheep Mountain Trail\, just outside the city of Cody\, Wyoming the gateway to Yellowstone National Park! Take part in trail maintenance and abundant recreational activities including hiking\, horseback riding\, hunting\, wildlife viewing\, sightseeing and shed hunting. \nCody offers a front-row seat to winding rivers\, sweeping vistas\, untamed wilderness\, historic charm\, and home of the world’s longest-running nightly rodeo. \nThis popular and scenic foot and horse trail winds up an impressive box canyon to the top of Sheep Mountain. . 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. \nVolunteers will work together 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. The new section of trail would be built using a full bench cut (steps) to create a solid\, durable tread and may require grade reversals. Volunteers will conduct slough and berm (soil removal) work. \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/sheep-mountain-trail-wy-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Buffalo Bill State Park\, 4192 N Fork Hwy\, Cody\, WY\, 82414\, United States
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SUMMARY:Camp in the Alaska Outdoors with Indoor Luxuries\, Whittier\, AK
DESCRIPTION:Immerse Yourself in Alaska Life with temperate outdoor camping with Indoor Meals\, Hot Showers\, and Wifi in town! \nJoin us in Whittier\, Alaska in the heart of the Chugach National Forest and Prince William Sound! \nVolunteers will be making a tangible impact as they construct new trail\, build sturdy retaining wall sections\, step & run boardwalk\, and clear brush. \nExperience the true Alaskan way at primitive campsites near the trailhead–BUT–after a long day’s work\, unwind with dinner at our city building a block from camp\, complete with full kitchen and shower facilities. \nIn free time\, volunteers have the option to hang at one of the many beaches or waterfalls\, have a bonfire\, hike\, kayak\, or choose from lots of tours (from fishing to jet skiing to Blackstone Glacier)! Whittier has been dubbed both the “City Under One Roof\,” and “The Weirdest Town in America\,” and we are excited to show you our slice of Alaskan paradise! \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/chugach-national-forest-prince-william-sound-ak-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Chugach National Forest\, AK\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T080000
DTSTAMP:20250516T181421Z
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL $250 REGISTRATION & ONE FREE SPACE AVAILABLE: New Mexico Wildlife and Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range Views\, NM
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL $250 REGISTRATION & ONE FREE SPACE AVAILABLE: thanks to a generous donation by another AHS volunteer\, we have one space available completely free of cost! Please email volunteer@americanhiking.org for information on how to register for this project at no cost\, on a first come basis!  \nOur federal public lands are facing threats like never before—over 5\,700 staff have been eliminated and funding is being cut resulting in trails eroding\, habitats shrinking\, and public access cut off. Your support is needed now more than ever to protect these places! We are in urgent need of volunteers on projects across National Forests\, National Wildlife Refuges\, Bureau of Land Management sites and other federally managed public lands. \nTo meet this moment and step up where our federal land management partners need the most support \, we’re providing a special one time only reduced cost ($250) for new registrations. Everyone should have the opportunity to protect our public lands. \nNew Mexico Wildlife and Mountain Views! \nExplore beautiful northern New Mexico just 2-3 hours from Santa Fe and Albuquerque. With the Sangre de Cristo Mountains\, multiple state parks\, and National Park sites nearby\, the Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge has something for everyone! \nOn this project\, volunteers will help to restore the Cottonwood Trail and Day Use Area to visitors! The project will entail cutting and limbing dead branches out of Elm trees\, removing the limbs from the site. Volunteers will also help to rake\, mow\, and spray the trail to restore it. Once the trail is sprayed\, using a dump trailer\, volunteers will work with refuge staff to add in gravel to resurface the trail. A final grooming of the trail and repairs to the perimeter fencing will open the trail to hikers and other visitor use! \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/maxwell-national-wildlife-refuge-nm-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge\, 168 Lake 13 Rd\, Maxwell\, NM\, 87728\, United States
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SUMMARY:Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area\, TN
DESCRIPTION:Explore the highest arches east of the Mississippi River at one of the most popular destinations in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area! With scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs\, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is rich with natural\, historic and cultural features. \nThe park is on the world famous Cumberland Plateau with 125\,000 acres of beautiful overlooks\, a free-flowing river\, abundant wildlife and during the spring boasts beautiful fauna. The Twin Arches trail goes over one of the arches and provides a scenic view of the valley below. \nThe Twin Arches are one of the most visited areas in the park and this trail also leads to Charit Creek Lodge\, an active lodge that was built in the 1830’s. \nVolunteers will repair tread\, build water bars\, boardwalks\, remove vegetation and repair and replace ladders. Work 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.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/big-south-fork-national-river-recreation-area-tn-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area\, 151 Stable Road\, Oneida\, TN\, 37841\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T080000
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SUMMARY:Hidden Treasures of the Wild and Wonderful West Virginia  Cranberry Wilderness\, WV
DESCRIPTION:See why West Virginia is Wild and Wonderful! \nHelp support this dynamic National Wilderness Area! \nThe 47\,815-acre Cranberry Wilderness in the Monongahela National Forest is in Pocahontas and Webster Counties\, West Virginia located between Morgantown\, WV and Roanoke\, VA. \nIn keeping with the Wilderness ideals\, volunteers will use hand tools such as loppers\, garden shears\, handsaws and crosscut saws (with certified personnel) remove downed limbs\, trees and overgrown vegetation.This wilderness is truly one of the most wild and wonderful places in West Virginia and cleaning up some of the trail obstructions will really enhance the trail user’s experience. \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/cranberry-wilderness-wv-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Cranberry Wilderness\, 1637 Cemetery Road\, Marlinton\, WV\, 24954\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T080000
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SUMMARY:Fire Island National Seashore\, NY
DESCRIPTION:You won’t want to miss this fantastic opportunity to connect with nature\, contribute to important conservation efforts\, and experience the breathtaking beauty of Fire Island. \nWe invite you to join us for a rewarding week of volunteer service! Fire Island is a stunning roadless barrier island that serves as a vital protector of Long Island’s south shore from the Atlantic Ocean. \nAccessible primarily by water\, Fire Island offers visitors a unique and tranquil experience. Encompassing approximately 19\,580 acres\, including water\, the island is home to significant natural and cultural resources. This includes around 1\,400 acres of designated wilderness—New York State’s only Federally designated wilderness area—and the historic William Floyd Estate\, a 600-acre site linked to a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Additionally\, the iconic Fire Island Lighthouse\, built in 1858\, and the Carrington House\, constructed in 1912\, are part of the park’s rich heritage. \nVolunteers will cross the Great South Bay via a National Park Service vessel to reach Watch Hill\, Fire Island\, where they will reside in employee housing for the week. Accommodations include individual bedrooms\, two bathrooms\, and a shared kitchen and living area\, creating a comfortable basecamp for all operations. \nVolunteers will engage in vital conservation work\, including trimming back vegetation on trails and boardwalks\, conducting minor trail maintenance using hand tools and navigating to diverse work sites via hiking\, motor water vessels\, and 4×4 vehicles. \nDuring off-hours\, volunteers will have the opportunity to explore the serene beauty of the island\, as the Watch Hill area is quiet during this season (the majority of Fire Island will be in peak season)). Adjacent to Watch Hill is the Otis Pike High Dune Wilderness\, a diverse landscape featuring patches of seaside plants\, pine forests\, and sheltered marshes along the Great South Bay. The Wilderness offers a remote and pristine experience ideal for backcountry camping and hiking. \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/fire-island-national-seashore-ny-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Fire Island National Seashore\, 120 Laurel Street\, Patchogue\, NY\, 11772\, United States
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SUMMARY:Learn Trail Building Skills in the Finger Lakes\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Build Trail Experience in the Finger Lakes and the nationally recognized North Country Scenic Trail! Special 1-Year Membership to Finger Lakes Trail Conference included! \nJoin Allegany State Park for the second year of a multiyear effort to revitalize the 20.6 miles of Finger Lakes Trail /North Country National Scenic Trail! This project will build upon the Four-year partnership between the American Hiking Society and the Finger Lakes Trail Conference which has rehabilitated over 20 miles of trail. Volunteers are needed to rehabilitate the Finger Lakes / North Country Scenic Trail through the Allegany State Park. \nVolunteer tasks will be varied\, giving volunteers an opportunity to participate in and learn different types of trailwork throughout the week. Specific projects this year will include reroofing and staining a lean-to (shelter)\, cleaning up the general area\, water control improvements including drainage cleaning\, installation of water bars/rolling dips (to divert water) and removing slough and berms from trail benching\, vegetation clearing and blazing. Detailed instruction and guidance for each task will be provided\, so join this project to build your trail maintenance skillset! \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/allegany-state-park-ny-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Allegany State Park\, 2373 Allegany State Park Rte 1\, Salamanca\, NY\, 14779\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T080000
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SUMMARY:Alaskan Rainforest Paradise on Prince of Wales Island
DESCRIPTION:Alaskan Rainforest Paradise on Prince of Wales Island. Cave Tour Included! \nOften referred to as P.O.W\, the third largest island in the US\, is part of the Tongass National Forest. \nThe island is a 2 million acre temperate rainforest with endless mountains\, streams flowing with salmon\, and bays to watch breaching whales. \nNative Alaskans have inhabited Prince of Wales Island for thousands of years and the island is rich with ancient tradition and living culture. P.O.W. has the most extensive road system in Southeast Alaska\, with over 1500 miles of road to explore the entire island\, including over 100 miles of paved highway. The island is a haven for freshwater and saltwater fishing\, wildlife viewing\, berry picking\, sea kayaking\, birdwatching\, and learning about Alaska Native traditions. \nThe Sunnahae Trail climbs Sunnahae Mountain\, which overlooks the seaside town of Craig and the western outer islands. The trail is steep but in great condition and is beloved by the residents of Craig and the rest of the island\, with many hikers using the trail multiple times a week. Craig is a lovely\, full-service community of about 1000 people with a grocery store\, restaurant\, and medical center. \nThe Harris River Campground\, where AHS volunteers will stay\, is located on the paved highway between Craig and Hollis\, a drive that includes views of the Klawock mountains and Klawock Lake. Campsites are along the Harris River and provide 14 drive-in campsites. The Harris River is home to silver salmon\, pink salmon\, Dolly Varden\, steelhead trout\, rainbow trout\, and cutthroat trout. \nVolunteers who join this project will have the opportunity to do an El Capitan Cave Tour. El Capitan Cave\, the largest of more than 500 caves on the island\, offers a trip back in time. The scenic drive from the campsite to the cave is about 2.5 hours on paved roads until the final 15 miles. Visitors will meet Forest Service guides at the cave interpretive site\, located in the beautiful El Capitan Passage on the north end of Prince of Wales Island. After their brief talk about formation and mapping of the cave and scientific discoveries\, pick out a helmet\, headlamp and flashlight—and climb. The trail zigzags up concrete stairs and natural tread with rest stops along the way\, passing through old growth forest. On the deck at the cave\, guides outline safety and everyone turns on headlamps. The first 50 feet of the passage squeezes between boulders and a low ceiling; the cave then opens out. The tour goes about 500 feet into the cave. Guides provide you with information about cave formation\, speleothems (cave features)\, cave biology and fossil finds. \nDon’t miss out on this unforgettable experience! \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/prince-of-whales-ranger-district-ak-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Tongass National Forest\, 3031 Tongass Ave\, Ketchikan\, AK\, 99901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T150000
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SUMMARY:Catalina Island Conservancy\, CA 2025 (Trip 2 - Weekend Trip)
DESCRIPTION:Explore diverse coastal habitat and maintain trails at the same time with this popular and 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.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/catalina-island-conservancy-ca-2025/
LOCATION:Catalina Express Terminal\, 320 Golden Shore\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T080000
DTSTAMP:20250410T153509Z
CREATED:20241129T072503Z
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL $250 REGISTRATION: Birding and Fish in Allegheny Foothills National Wildlife Refuge\, PA
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL $250 REGISTRATION: Our federal public lands are facing threats like never before—over 5\,700 staff have been eliminated and funding is being cut resulting in trails eroding\, habitats shrinking\, and public access cut off. Your support is needed now more than ever to protect these places! We are in urgent need of volunteers on projects across National Forests\, National Wildlife Refuges\, Bureau of Land Management sites and other federally managed public lands. \nTo meet this moment and step up where our federal land management partners need the most support \, we’re providing a special one time only reduced cost ($250) for new registrations. Everyone should have the opportunity to protect our public lands. \nVolunteer at Erie National Wildlife Refuge within the French Creek Watershed\, one of the most ecologically diverse watersheds east of the Mississippi River! Birds\, fish\, and mussels await your discovery along with unlimited recreation opportunities! \nJust 35 miles south of Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania\, French Creek\, the most biologically diverse stream in Pennsylvania\, flows near the Refuge where over 80 species of native fish are found. The refuge is designated as an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society and attracts more than 230 species of birds. \nThe beautiful rolling hills at the foothills of the Allegheny are a hub of outdoor recreation. The refuge has 5 hiking trails totaling over 7 miles. \nVolunteers are needed to help support the refuge through conducting general trail maintenance including brush clearing\, building small footbridges\, posting signage and spreading mulch. \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/erie-national-wildlife-refuge-pa-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Erie National Wildlife Refuge\, 11296 Wood Duck Lane\, Guys Mills\, PA\, 16327\, United States
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SUMMARY:FULL: Repair and Restore a Historical Hand-Planted Forest: Sand Dunes and Forests in Nebraska National Forest
DESCRIPTION:FULL  Our federal public lands are facing threats like never before—over 5\,700 staff have been eliminated and funding is being cut resulting in trails eroding\, habitats shrinking\, and public access cut off. Your support is needed now more than ever to protect these places! We are in urgent need of volunteers on projects across National Forests\, National Wildlife Refuges\, Bureau of Land Management sites and other federally managed public lands. \nTo meet this moment and step up where our federal land management partners need the most support \, we’re providing a special one time only reduced cost ($250) for new registrations. Everyone should have the opportunity to protect our public lands. \nHelp repair fire damage and restore a trail in the world’s largest hand-planted forest while being amongst sand dunes in the largest contiguous and least disturbed prairie system in the United States!! The beautiful Bessy Ranger Districts located in central Nebraska’s Sandhills\, adjacent to the Middle Loup River. It is a popular camping stop for cross-country travelers as well as a local favorite\, with many people returning every year to enjoy the scenery\, relax\, and recreate. \nIn October 2022 the Bovee Fire burned approximately 5\,000 acres of historical hand- planted forest\, including the trail and lookout tower. Volunteers are needed to help re-mulch and re-sign the Scott Lookout Trail to make it accessible and welcoming to visitors. \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/nebraska-national-forest-bessey-ranger-district-ne-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Nebraska National Forest- Bessey Ranger District\, 40637 River Loop Rd\, Halsey\, NE\, 69142\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T080000
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SUMMARY:Catalina Island Conservancy\, CA (Trip 1- Full Week)
DESCRIPTION:Explore diverse coastal habitat and maintain trails at the same time with this popular and 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. \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/catalina-island-conservancy-ca-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Catalina Express Terminal\, 320 Golden Shore\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T080000
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SUMMARY:Backpacker's Dream on Northern CA Coast
DESCRIPTION:Discover the rugged beauty of California’s Lost Coast while making a meaningful impact on the land. This Volunteer Vacation blends a multi-day backpacking trip with hands-on trail restoration work along the remote and scenic Rattlesnake Ridge Trail. \nAfter an overnight stay at the King Range Visitor Center\, you’ll hike 4.5 miles to your beachside basecamp at Big Flat\, nestled between the ocean and forested ridgelines. From Tuesday through Thursday\, you’ll cross creeks and traverse 2 miles daily to the worksite\, where you’ll use hand tools like McLeods\, Pulaskis\, and loppers to clear brush and repair trail tread. Your efforts will improve access and safety along this challenging but rewarding stretch of trail. \nExpect varied terrain—from hard-packed paths to soft sand and rocky sections that require balance. This trip is ideal for backpackers ready for adventure and physical work in a breathtaking setting. \nYour final day’s hike will depend on ocean conditions. If tides allow\, you’ll trek 8 miles south over boulder fields and open beaches. If not\, a more stable 4.5-mile route to the north will lead you back to the trailhead. Either way\, you’ll experience unforgettable views and the satisfaction of leaving the trail better than you found it. \nWith logistics handled by experienced leaders\, all you need to do is bring your gear\, your grit\, and your love for the outdoors. \nWe highly recommend prior backpacking experience to participate on this trip. \nThere is no trail 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/king-range-national-conservation-area-ca-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:King Range Visitor Center\, 768 Shelter Cove Road\, Whitethorn\, CA\, 95589\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T170000
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SUMMARY:Enjoy Trail and Water Activities in the Shawnee National Forest\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Join this project in the beautiful rolling hills of Southern Illinois to help maintain trails! \nDuring your downtime\, volunteers will have the opportunity to experience a variety of scenic hikes or get on the water by canoeing nearby lakes and rivers within a short driving distance of the dormitory-style lodging. Explore the Garden of the Gods\, Jackson Falls\, Bell Smith Springs\, Inspiration Point\, Cache River\, Lake Glendale and more. There are multiple visitor centers in the area including Cache River Wetlands Center\, Giant City Visitor Center\, and Crab Orchard Visitor Center. \nOn this project\, the crew will work on trail maintenance along the East Branch Cedar Creek trail on SNF property\, addressing downed trees and branches across the trail from recent wind and ice storms\, hardening creek crosses by constructing trail structures using cedar logs and creek rocks\, addressing erosion issues\, as well as ‘brushing’ of vegetative overgrowth encroaching into the trail corridor. This work will require a short hike in\, and a majority of the day spent in a remote Wilderness setting\, away from bathrooms\, running water\, and other modern conveniences. A variety of tasks from heavy lifting and crushing rock to tamping dirt and lopping (cutting) branches will be completed. \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/shawnee-national-forest-il-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Shawnee National Forest\, 345 State Highway 145 N\,\, Simpson\, IL\, 62985\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T080000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T170000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T100000
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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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