Advocacy
American Hiking Society Celebrates House Passage of EXPLORE Act
The EXPLORE Act will help get people outdoors by modernizing federal recreation systems and eliminate barriers of access to the outdoors.
Read More27th Hike the Hill Wraps-Up Advancement of Key Priorities
For 27 years, AHS has joined with Partnership for the National Trails System to bring trail organizations, advocates, and federal land management partners together during Hike the HillⓇ.
Read MoreMeet American Hiking Society’s 2024 NextGen Trail Leaders
We are so excited to announce the 2024 class of NextGen Trail Leaders, bringing together rising stars in the outdoor community from across the country. Through American Hiking Society, NextGen Trail…
Read MoreTrails Community Advocacy Secures Consistent Funding in Challenging Environment
Trails community expresses appreciation for level trail line item funding in difficult FY24 funding climate, calls for increased funding for Federal Land Management Agencies in FY25
Read MoreEXPLORE Act (H.R. 6492) Support Letter
We write in support of the committee’s consideration of the EXPLORE Act, and the sections highlighted below, which will support hikers, trails, public lands, and the outdoors by expanding outdoor recreation access and bringing much needed improvements to public access of these spaces.
Read MoreA Hikers Guide to the Government Shutdown (Updated 9/30/23)
Your bags are packed, the car is loaded, and you are about to set off on a nice outdoor getaway to enjoy some hiking and fresh air when you hear then news that the government has shut down and you may not be able to access your favorite trail. Don’t fear, you can likely still go out and enjoy your hike, but you will be more limited in where you can go, what resources will be available, and who will be there to assist you.
Read MoreLetter from 207 Organizations in Support of FY 24 Trail Funding (Interior)-Sept 2023
As Congress works together on a final bill, we ask you to adopt the following trail specific funding levels and report language that are included in the respective House and Senate versions of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bills, so the federal government can continue to leverage private contributions and benefit from volunteer labor as well as provide inexpensive, healthy outdoor recreation options for your constituents and all Americans.
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