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National Trails Day is June 2

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Get out on your favorite trails!
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American Hiking news

Win Free Gear!

There are a whole new set of Mile Markers Contests going on now! You can win free gear from Adventure Medical Kits, Gerber, and GoLite by posting your own Mile Marker on our Facebook page. Read the full details here!

The Boy Scouts Partner with American Hiking!
 Boy Scout NTD Patch The Boy Scouts of America have partnered with American Hiking to help celebrate the 20th Anniversary of National Trails Day® by offering an exclusive patch! You can purchase yours here, and don't forget to check out the Order of the Arrow's website for more information on how Scouts and Scouters can get involved in National Trails Day®!

 

Calling all Boy Scouts, Boy Scout alumni, and Boy Scout affiliates!

Find out how you can participate in an exclusive Volunteer Vacation to Philmont Scout Ranch, Sept. 22-29, 2012. 

National Forest Roadless Area Protection

Recently, the United States Forest Service took a significant step forward in managing Colorado’s treasured roadless areas by releasing the final environmental impact statement, or FEIS, for the Colorado Roadless Rule. 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!

 Wenger Partners with American Hiking 
 Wenger AHS Knife for Sale

Wenger has partnered with American Hiking to sell a special Swiss Army Knife from their Evolution collection!

PLUS, $20 from every purchase comes to AHS to continue our work to preserve & protect the places you love. Buy yours today!
 

Like to Hike with Dogs?

Then head over to our Hiking Resources see our updated tips and suggestions to ensure you and your family have a safe, fun, and happy hike. Check out places to hike with your dog and our updated 10 Essentials for Hiking with Dogs, and refresh yourself on the 10 Essentials for human hikers.

Transportation Bill Update

Extentions of the nation's surface transportation bill, which funds the Recreational Trails Program, has been extended through September 30. Read more from American Trails!

NTD Coloring Contest!

The annual National Trails Day® Coloring Contest is now open! Download the entry form and submit it by July 31st for your chance to win a prize pack for your child.

Healthy Kids Outdoors

The Healthy Kids Outdoors Act has been introduced in Congress! Read more.

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.

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Current events

New America the Beautiful Pass Available Now! The military version of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass is available to active duty service members and their families, and is valid in national parks, forests, refuges, and BLM and Army Corps sites. Read more here!

"Get to Know" Contest Open Now! If you're 19 years old or younger, you can enter the Get To Know Your Wild Neighbors Contest! Just create an original work about nature (art, writing, photography, or video) and submit it for the chance to win some prizes. Read the full details here!

May is National Wetlands Month. Read more!

Presidential Eco Fun-Fact: Teddy Roosevelt camped with John Muir in Yosemite on May 17, 1903. Muir persuaded Roosevelt to return Yosemite to federal protection which resulted in Yosemite National Park.

April Eco-Birthdays: Ralph Waldo Emerson (born May 25, 1803) and Rachel Carson (born May 27, 1907).

Presidential Eco Fun-Fact: John F. Kennedy (born May 29, 1917) was reportedly influenced by Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring. Kennedy launched an investigation into the effects of pesticides on the environment, laying the groundwork for a host of environmental laws to come. Visit his birthplace in Brookline, MA.

New FL Refuge established! Read about the newly established Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge & Conservation Area!

Secretary Salazar designates new national natural landmarks in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Natural Landmarks Program. Read more!

Secretary Salazar designates 13 National Historic Landmarks! Read more!

New Environmental Initiatives Announced! The White House announced a number of new investments and initiatives in America's outdoors, including education, tourism, conservation, protection, and community engagement. A new National Water Trails System was also established. Read more! 

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.

Sesquicentiennial Celebration! 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War & the Gettysburg Address. Events will be held throughout 2012 & 2013. Read more and find events near you!

Neutralize your travel impact! Make your next excursion or Volunteer Vacation a carbon neutral trip.