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American Hiking Society

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About Me

American Hiking Society is the only national organization dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s hiking trails, the natural areas that surround them, and the hiking experience itself.
______________________________________________________ It’s here! The 2008 Volunteer Vacation schedule is now available, offering 70 exciting projects nationwide. Find the trip that fits you and sign up now to save 10%. Start the New Year off right by signing up for a Volunteer Vacation. Find Your Trip Now!
http://www.americanhiking.org/events/vv/index.html
American Hiking Society also offers college students the chance to give back on Spring Break.
Take a look at our 2008 Alternative Spring Breaks in warm climates across the country and get your group involved this spring.
http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/archives/063494.html
______________________________________________________ Check out the Hiker’s Store! ______________________________________________________SUPPOR T AMERICAN HIKING SOCIETY The National Voice for America's Hikers American Hiking Society is proud to be a membership-based organization and we invite you to join us in making your next hike your best one yet. Every member of American Hiking Society represents the commitment of individuals who are dedicated to beautiful places to hike, strong outdoor ethics, and the belief that the preservation of hiking trails and their environments is important and a worthwhile legacy to leave the next generation.Our strength, on Capitol Hill and on-the-ground, is in the support we have from hikers from coast to coast. Hikers like you. We could never do individually what we are able to do together, so please, take a moment and begin your hike with us today. ______________________________________________________ MEMBER BENEFITS ______________________________________________________ One-year subscription to American Hiker – our magazine with exciting feature articles as well as hiking information and tips and current news items affecting hikers. ______________________________________________________ One-year subscription to Backpacker magazine, the flagship periodical for hikers, backpackers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all types. ______________________________________________________ Members-only Volunteer Vacation opportunities - spend a week having fun while building bridges, and performing backcountry trail restoration in some of the nation's most stunningly beautiful parks and wilderness areas.Discounts on hiking books, National Geographic trail maps, Hiker's Store items, and more.Paperless Trail, our electronic newsletter providing timely updates on our programs, urgent calls to action, useful hiking tips, and more.The satisfaction of hiking on trails you helped protect.____________________________________________________ __ Click Here to Join American Hiking ______________________________________________________

My Interests

On an American Hiking Society Volunteer Vacation, you visit stunning backcountry locations to construct or rebuild footpaths, cabins and shelters. In the process, you meet new people, explore canyons, peaks and valleys, enjoy quiet evenings around a fire and come home refreshed and rejuvenated. Volunteer Vacations are more fun than work! And best of all, the trips are only $245! Register before February 29, 2008, you'll get a 10% discount! Just $220! _____________________ For more information clickVolunteer Vacations

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NATIONAL TRAILS DAYRegistration Now Open! Posters and Banners will begin shipping in early May______________________________________________________Ame rican Hiking Society's National Trails Day® (NTD), held the first Saturday of every June, is America's largest celebration of trails and the outdoors. With more than 1000 events hosted by trail and community groups, public agencies, and businesses from coast to coast, there is something for everyone!To registerclick here______________________________________________________ Donate to American Hiking!

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HIKE FOR DISCOVERY______________________Get involved in Hike For Discovery, an exciting new partnership between American Hiking and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.Learn more (PDF 273KB)

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We invite you to join us in making your next hike your best one yet._____________________Members receive... • American Hiker magazine • Backpacker magazine - now with Regional Editions! • Discounts on books, maps & outings • A strong voice in our nation's Capital • The satisfaction of hiking on trails you helped to protect!_____________________

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My Blog

Volunteer Vacations Blog

Volunteer Vacations BLOG! Talk about all of your Volunteer Vacations experiences here!  Leave photos, stories, comments, advice or anything!...
Posted by American Hiking Society on Fri, 25 May 2007 08:27:00 PST

Hiker's Blog

Post anything and everything hiking related here, great hiking spots, tips, etc.
Posted by American Hiking Society on Wed, 23 May 2007 07:45:00 PST