American Hiking news
Join us as we Hike the National Mall!
Join us Monday, February 13, at 2pm, as we Hike the National Mall! We'll begin at steps of the Lincoln Memorial and head towards the Capitol. Opening remarks by Jim Bedwell, Director of Recreation, Heritage and Volunteer Services, United States Forest Service. Learn more!
Contact Your Senator to Fix MAP-21
The Senate Transportation Bill (MAP-21), introduced late last year, eliminates critical federal funding for trail, walking and bicycle programs through 3 core programs: Recreational Trails (RTP), Transportation Enhancements (TE) and Safe Routes to School (SR2S). Learn more and Contact Your Senator.
Discount Hike the Hill Registration Still Available
Discount registration for Hike the Hill, the only trails-specific conference held in Washington, D.C., by American Hiking, is still available to all Alliance members in good standing. Register now for Hike the Hill, February 13-15! Learn more about HTH 2012, and see highlights from Hike the Hill 2011.
Welcome our New Additions!
American Hiking recently hired Sheila Franklin as our new Director of Government Relations, and John Michels as our new Trail Programs Manager. Head to our Staff Page to learn more and contact them.
More Contests and Giveaways in January!
To celebrate the 15th year of Hike the Hill, our annual conference, we're running contests each week to give out free items from Adventure Medical Kits, Industrial Revolution, Two Knobby Tires, and The Cheap Outdoors. Check out our Mile Markers page for more information and details on how to enter!
Down and Dirty with Mike Rowe
Calling all leaders!
If you are interested in taking a more active role in your next Volunteer Vacation or are curious about what it takes to be an AHS Crew Leader, we want to hear from you!
Healthy Kids Outdoors
The Healthy Kids Outdoors Act has been introduced in Congress! Read more.
Policy Platform Announced!
American Hiking has revised its Policy Platform. Check out the updated version, and see which issues affect trails.
Let's Move Outside!
American Hiking Society and National Trails Day® support the First Lady's Let's Move Outside! Campaign to eliminate childhood obesity within one generation.
American Hiking submits appropriations testimony to Congress.
See our FY 2012 Budget Recommendations.
You spoke up for trails & hiking!
Check out the American Hiking & Outdoor Alliance Report to CEQ on outdoor recreation! Click here for more details.
Help preserve trail funding and fight forest fires.
Act Now to support the FLAME fund.
Take Action!
Ask your Representative to Co-Sponsor The Complete America’s Great Trails Act.
National Forest Roadless Area Protection
Roadless areas are critical for improving air and water quality, preserving habitat, and providing recreation opportunities. Learn more, read our Colorado Roadless Rule Comments, and take action!
Environmental Literacy
Help our kids improve their environmental literacy and re-connect with hiking & the great outdoors!