Families On Foot
American Hiking Agrees: Get More Kids to Parks & Forests
SILVER SPRING, MD – Today President Obama announced a new initiative that seeks to have more children experience America’s public lands. The initiative, Every Kid in a Park, will ensure…
Read MoreHike Safely During Hunting Season
Fall is a fantastic time to enjoy a nice hike on the trails. Cooler, drier weather, changing leaves, and fewer insects make it one of many people’s favorite hiking seasons.…
Read MoreDo This. Always Do This.
Have you read the incredible story of Aron Ralston – the man who was trapped in a slot canyon in Utah and only escaped after cutting off his own hand?…
Read MoreFear of Nature Has Lots of Company
“Refuge Rangers Fight Myths about Creepy Crawlies and Other Wildlife.” It’s not just snakes. Other wild creatures inspire exaggerated fears, too: bats; spiders; birds; fish – yes, fish. In the…
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