America's Walking Club

America's Walking Club America's Walking Club is a non-competitive sports organization committed to Fun, Fitness, and Friendship! Since its inaugural U.S.

The American Volkssport Association (AVA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting regular physical fitness activity for all as an essential component of overall good health. AVA is America’s premier noncompetitive sports organization and administers the nation’s largest noncompetitive sports program from its national office in San Antonio, TX. event in 1976, AVA now boasts of more than 200 active clubs nationwide presenting more than 2,500 volkssporting events each year.

Time for another fun fact Friday! Did you know, going on regular walks can boost your brain power? You may notice regula...
08/14/2026

Time for another fun fact Friday! Did you know, going on regular walks can boost your brain power? You may notice regular walking can sharpen your memory, improve focus, and lower the risk of dementia. It’s also a great way to give your brain a break and spark creativity. If you’re looking for a mental reset, a quick walk can do wonders. 🧠

Don't forget to use MemberDeals to get discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, plane tickets, and more!America’s Walkin...
08/13/2026

Don't forget to use MemberDeals to get discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, plane tickets, and more!

America’s Walking Club has partnered with MemberDeals to bring all of our AVA members an easy way to save on travel, tickets, and so much more! Whether you're looking for something local or something out of town, check your MemberDeals account to see if there's a deal for you.

To access MemberDeals, you will login into your my.ava account, click on “My Awards,” and you will see it under your awards. You will click on the button, and a whole plethora of deals is at your fingertips! This is our newest AVA Member perk, and we are happy to help you save big when you’re looking for something fun to do.

You wont want to miss this month's Wednesday Webinar on August 19th at 7pm CDT! We will have a tour guide from Rick Stev...
08/11/2026

You wont want to miss this month's Wednesday Webinar on August 19th at 7pm CDT! We will have a tour guide from Rick Steves' Europe to talk about going on group tours and how you can best be prepared for your next adventure. We will then hear from the remaining 50th anniversary event hosts about their upcoming events. You can register here if you aren't already: https://ava.org/monthly-webinar/

For just $25 a year, you can be part of the biggest walking club in America! Membership includes:🥾Annual subscription to...
08/06/2026

For just $25 a year, you can be part of the biggest walking club in America! Membership includes:

🥾Annual subscription to The American Wanderer (TAW), our quarterly magazine that has updates on walks happening around the U.S., plus tips and commentary from AVA members all around that nation.
🥾 10% discount on exclusive AVA merchandise and our National Convention registration full package.
🥾 Access to exclusive monthly webinars that include speakers from other organizations such as Rick Steve’s Europe, AmericaWalks, The American Heart Association, and more.
🥾 The opportunity to participate in the Centurion Challenge Program.
🥾 Participation in AVA membership meetings, with each adult (18+) member entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members.
🥾 With our partnership with MemberDeals, you can receive up to 60% tickets to sporting events, theme parks, concerts, hotels, flights, and so much more!
🥾 Discount on the upcoming AVA Walk App – Coming soon!

Learn more and sign up to become a member today: https://ava.org/ava-membership/

08/05/2026

Urban hiking is all about trekking through built-up, metropolitan areas for exercise, exploration, and discovery. To differentiate a casual walk around a neighborhood, urban hiking is a purposeful, strenuous activity that uses city sidewalks, parks, stairways, and greenbelts as a rugged playground, offering a fresh way to experience a city. Learn more about Urban Hiking and some of our tips in our latest blog: https://americaswalkingclub.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-quick-guide-to-urban-hiking.html

We still have a handful of 50th anniversary events happening around the U.S. the rest of this year! Take a look and let ...
07/31/2026

We still have a handful of 50th anniversary events happening around the U.S. the rest of this year! Take a look and let us know which ones you're planning to walk in the comments. We hope to see you at one, or all, of them! 🚶🚶‍♀️ https://ava.org/50th-anniversary/

Love taking your pups on your AVA walks? Get them their very own passport! Our Tails on the Trails welcomes your four-le...
07/30/2026

Love taking your pups on your AVA walks? Get them their very own passport! Our Tails on the Trails welcomes your four-legged friend to participate in thousands of walks hosted by Americas Walking Club. Once they complete their book, they get their very own patch!

Contact our National Office or your local office to get more information.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Regina Overholt's family. May she rest in peace.
07/29/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with Regina Overholt's family. May she rest in peace.

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San Antonio, TX
78210

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(210) 659-2112

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