American Hiking Society
American Hiking Society Launches First Alternative Break Scholarship
(SILVER SPRING, MD – October 16, 2018) – American Hiking Society is thrilled to announce the launch of the first American Hiking Alternative Break Scholarship. This scholarship will allow a college or university group the…
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American Hiking Society Announces Launch of Vote Public Lands Campaign
October 11, 2018—Silver Spring, MD—Continuing the focus of protecting, preserving, and expanding public lands, American Hiking Society announces the launch of a Vote Public Lands campaign to encourage its members, supporters, and the public to…
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3,954 Miles of Trail Improved on National Trails Day®
Silver Spring, MD – On June 2, 2018 people across the country came together and surpassed the collective goal to improve 2,802 miles of trail—the distance across the US—during American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®.…
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Largest Nationwide Trails Celebration to Take Place on June 2, 2018
Silver Spring, MD – American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® aims to collectively improve 2,802 miles of trail– the distance across the US–in a single day in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National…
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American Hiking Society Announces 2018 National Trails Fund Recipients
SILVER SPRING, MD (May 24, 2018) – American Hiking Society is thrilled to announce the 2018 recipients of National Trails Fund grants. The National Trails Fund gives trail clubs and land managers the necessary funding…
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2,802 Miles of Trail to be Improved on National Trails Day®
Silver Spring, MD – On June 2, 2018 people across the country will come together to collectively improve 2,802 miles of trail—the distance across the US—during American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®. American Hiking Society…
Astral Hits the Trail with the American Hiking Society and Jennifer Pharr Davis
February 21, 2018 – Asheville, NC – Nothing is more fun than a new adventure, and that’s what the world of trail has been for Astral. The brand made its big debut into the hiking…
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#FindYourTrail Celebrates America’s National Trails System
SILVER SPRING, MD – Today, several federal agencies and nonprofit organizations announced the launch of #FindYourTrail to celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the National Trails System as well as the Wild & Scenic Rivers…
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Four Ways to Enjoy the Great Outdoors on National Trails Day®
On Saturday, June 3rd, people across America are invited outside for a fun trail experience during American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®. On National Trails Day, people are encouraged to hike, bike, paddle, pitch in…
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American Hiking Society Announces Kathryn Van Waes as New Executive Director
American Hiking Society (AHS) is pleased to announce Kathryn Van Waes, Ph.D. as its new Executive Director. Van Waes will step into the leadership role on June 5, 2017. “The AHS board underwent a thorough…
