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Download the 2009 National Trails Day ® Coloring Contest Official Entry Form. Winners could receive a special gift, courtesy of REI.

Help American Hiking Society reach out to more hikers and be eligible for cool free stuff such as packs, boots and other gear!

American Hiking Announces Passage of Path-Breaking Law
American Hiking Society announces the passage of the Omnibus Public Lands Act sweeping legislation that protects two million acres of Wilderness, 5,000 miles of trails, 1000 miles of rivers, and officially recognizes the 26-million-acre National Landscape Conservation System. Not since the National Park System was created in 1916 has a single action of Congress had a greater positive impact on the hiking experience. This is a terrific achievement for all hikers and a 'crowning achievement' for American Hiking Society, as we've been working for four years on key elements of this all-encompassing trails, wilderness, and conservation bill(s). For more details on our longstanding efforts to pass this landmark legislation, visit our Western Public Lands Initiative. http://www.americanhiking.org/WPLI.aspx.

AMERICAN HIKING AND TRAVELOCITY.COM team up to "Travel for Good."
American Hiking Society’s Volunteer Vacations are now being included in Travelocity.com’s Travel for Good program, which partners with nonprofit organizations dedicated to volunteerism. Learn more!

American Hiking Society Strategic Plan Overview: 2008-2012. Learn about our new goals and initiatives here.

 Commemorative Trekking Poles
on Sale: Special edition, top of the line trekking poles produced by LEKI for American Hiking – now 50% off . Available in the Hiker’s Store.

 Neutralize your travel impact: Make your next hiking excursion or Volunteer Vacation a carbon neutral trip. Find out how.

 Take Action to ask your Representative to Co-Sponsor The Complete America’s Great Trails Act

 22 New National Recreation Trails Designated!
Secretary Salazar designates 22 National Recreation Trails. Learn more. and Take In the Outdoors!

 Congress Fires Up the FLAME Act
House & Senate offer emergency wildfire funding legislation. Learn more.

 Learn more about American Hiking’s efforts to protect backcountry hiking in National Parks.

 Take Action to Modernize our Nation’s Hardrock Mining Policy

 National Forest Roadless Area
Protection. Roadless areas are critical for improving air and water quality, preserving habitat, and providing recreation opportunities.
Learn more and take action!

 Help fund and support our National Park System Protection.
Learn more and take action on the Centennial Initiative.

 Volunteer Vacations
Exciting trips are still available for 2009! Choose your adventure now.

National Trails Fund 2009 The deadline to submit your application was August 15. Thank you to all who applied.

 American Hiking Society's Western Public Lands Initiative produces
Western Trails – a magazine packed with stories and stunning photos of western Bureau of Land Management lands.