Protect the Conservation System

Legislative Initiatives

The Omnibus Public Land Management Act

For several years, American Hiking Society has worked with members, the Conservation System Alliance, and Leadership in the House and Senate to pass the Omnibus Pubic Land Management Act.  On 3/30/09 this Act was signed into law by President Obama - designating more than 2.1 million acres of Wilderness, and 6 new additions to the National Trails System, and the 26 million acre National Landscape Conservation System.  American Hiking Society looks forward to working with partners to steward and maintain ALL the great lands recognized and designated by this Act!

Please read our official Press Release announcing the passage of the Omnibus Act, read the the full text of the legislation, and watch the actual floor debate on this important legislation.

Stewardship and Citizen Engagement

An American Hiking Volunteer Vacation participant on the Lost Cost

Volunteer Vacations Volunteer! - American Hiking Society Volunteer Vacations provide opportunities to visit beautiful places, maintain trails and protect natural resources on lands managed by the BLM and other federal agencies. These week-long projects offer something for everyone, and you'll get to see hidden places on some of the best lands managed by the BLM. To learn how to give back to ALL of our public lands, visit our Volunteer Vacations page.

Mike Satter, President of Grand Staircase-Escalante Partners enjoys the Devil's Garden, site of an American Hiking Society National Trails Fund Project.

National Trails Fund Does your trail group maintain or establish trails on BLM lands? American Hiking Society manages the National Trails Fund, the only nonprofit hiking trail grants program in America. Last year we distributed more than $40,000 to trail-related organizations who accomplished critical projects with these resources. For more information, visit American Hiking Society’s National Trails Fund page.