Topic: American Hiking Society

Andover, ME, July 23, 2011 -(PR.com)- For three weeks beginning on July 24, 2011, as part of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) Land...

Wilderness for beginners

Not everyone wants to spend a week in the Utah wilderness and, let's say, rip out invasive olive trees. Or volunteer outdoors anywhere during a...

Win a $5,000 Voluntourism Grant

I always think it would be fun to take a volunteer vacation, but they can be pretty expensive trips. For example, a nine-day trip with EarthWatch...
The American Hiking Society once called the hiking boots as ? If you will be carrying heavy camping gears like your camping tent, full heavy backpack, camping gears and even your camping chairs with you, then you need a tougher and sturdy footwear ...

Get Slim and Look Good

46By Rampxi3 great ways that hiking improves your healthThe health benefits of exercise have been so well documented that even the United States government has taken notice. At the top of their list of recommended physical activities is-perhaps not surprisingly-walking.Hiking BenefitsWalking ...

Green Volunteer Vacations

A green volunteer vacation entails devoting free time to environmental activities. Every year, over 3.5 million people visit Yosemite National Park, leaving behind tens of thousands of pounds of waste. The Yosemite Facelift program, sponsored by the Yosemite Hiking Association, is ...

How the American Hiking Society Works

Winding its way over more than 2,000 miles (3,219 kilometers) from Maine to Georgia, the Appalachian Trail is one of the nation's best-known footpaths. Protecting that long, gorgeous walk in the woods united the three men who ultimately founded ...

Trails Day

the natural world for recreation, education, exploration, solitude, inspiration, and much more" according to the American Hiking Society. Eight years ago, Canada joined in the first Saturday of June trail celebration. Fresh air breathing, heart pumping, de-stressing - trails provide us with a ...
No matter what the economic climate, families are often working on tight budgets. Volunteer Vacations A volunteer vacation is a great way for your family to contribute to your favorite organization. The American Hiking Society offers volunteer vacations to members. World Wide ...

Fall into a Winters Hike

The article offers suggestions in preparation for hiking. It is a weight-bearing exercise and like running, it helps prevent osteoporosis. Moreover, it recommends to apply sun block and an extra pair of socks. htm Cranberry Institute, www.cranberryinstitute.org Fall into a ...