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06/17/2026

We’re excited to share our first National Trails Day® Content Contest winner: Aleshea! 🎉

Aleshea () celebrated National Trails Day® out on the water, taking time to clean up the waterway and shoreline. With a trash picker and a trash bag in tow (and a reminder to bring gloves!), she spent the day removing litter from these shared spaces —highlighting just how often items like fishing line and bobbers are left behind.

Her video is a powerful reminder that stewardship can happen anywhere we recreate.

Our National Trails Day® Content Contest is one of our favorite parts of National Trails Day®, because we get to see all the ways people give back to the trails, rivers, and public lands that give us so much in return.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s celebrations across the country — and congratulations again to Aleshea for kicking off our series of sharing our content contest winners. We’re so grateful for your care and commitment to keeping these spaces clean for others and for wildlife! 💚

🚨 BREAKING NEWS & ACTION ALERT! 🚨 "With the support of 63 million hikers across the country, American Hiking Society app...
06/17/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS & ACTION ALERT! 🚨 "With the support of 63 million hikers across the country, American Hiking Society applauds the unanimous passage of the America the Beautiful Act (S.1547) by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

The leadership of Sen, Daines, Sen. King, Ranking Member Heinrich, and Chairman Lee Chairman to come together in a bipartisan way exemplifies how public lands and the outdoors unify us all.

The original GAOA has been a massive success, generating $4.5 billion in economic impact and restoring 1,500 critical projects. The America the Beautiful Act will expand on that victory — upgrading visitor recreation experiences, funding projects in every corner of the country, and driving economic growth in communities nationwide.

There is no better way to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary this year than by investing in the public lands that unite us all.

🚨 TAKE ACTION! 🚨 Hikers need to make their voice heard by sending a message to urge the Senate and House of Representatives to get this to the President's desk and signed into law by July 4.” Head to https://buff.ly/BsjDVIx to send a message today!

— Tyler Ray, Senior Director for Programs and Advocacy, American Hiking Society

What an incredible National Trails Day®! 🥾✨ A huge thank you to everyone who took to the trails to build, maintenance, a...
06/15/2026

What an incredible National Trails Day®! 🥾✨ A huge thank you to everyone who took to the trails to build, maintenance, and celebrate the wild spaces we all share.

Creating these unforgettable trail experiences takes a community, and we want to extend a special shoutout to our year-long corporate partner, INIU Global🔋🌲

As we head into the peak summer hiking season, keeping our community safe and connected on the trail is our top priority. Whether you’re using offline GPS maps to navigate rugged terrain or capturing that perfect summit sunset, having a reliable power source in your pack is an outdoor essential. We’re proud to partner with INIU to ensure your backcountry adventures stay safely powered through every mile. 🎒⛰️

The trails connect us all. How did you celebrate National Trails Day this year? Drop your favorite trail photos in the comments below! 👇👇

June 12 is National Service and Conservation Corps Day! Join me in celebrating with by recognizing the 22,000+ young pe...
06/12/2026

June 12 is National Service and Conservation Corps Day! Join me in celebrating with by recognizing the 22,000+ young people who in Corps programs every year. Corps participants strengthen our country and create meaningful improvements to our communities and public lands.

Last year, :
🚨 Responded to 490 disasters
⚒️ Built or improved 23,000+ miles of trails
🌻 Restored 357,000+ acres of habitat
🌳 Planted 397,000+ trees
🧑‍🚒 Treated 672,000+ acres of hazardous fire fuels

As Service and Conservation Corps navigate through changes and federal funding cuts, you can learn more and support these Corps programs and their members by visiting .

➡️ https://bit.ly/CorpsDay

Today, and the House of Representatives Committee is holding a field hearing to extend the Legacy Restoration Fund!The...
06/12/2026

Today, and the House of Representatives Committee is holding a field hearing to extend the Legacy Restoration Fund!

The Legacy Restoration Fund expires this year and MUST be extended to continue to keep our public lands open, accessible, and well maintained. Watch the hearing live at 11am EST https://buff.ly/jigtQPr

Congress needs to hear from you today! Send a message to your elected officials calling on them to extend this key bill!

As Tyler Ray, Senior Director for Programs and Advocacy at American Hiking Society, shared: "With 63 million hikers across the country, American Hiking Society proudly supports the Great American Outdoors Act 250 led by Chairman Westerman and Ranking Member Huffman. The original GAOA has been a massive success, generating $4.5 billion in economic impact and restoring 1,500 critical projects.

The new America's Legacy Restoration Fund will expand on that victory—upgrading visitor recreation experiences, funding projects of every size in every corner of the country, and driving economic growth in communities nationwide. There is no better way to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary this year than by investing in the public lands that unite us all."

Take action today at https://buff.ly/kK39dBS

How did you celebrate National Trails Day®? 🥾🌲📸Whether you hit your favorite trail, volunteered at a stewardship project...
06/11/2026

How did you celebrate National Trails Day®? 🥾🌲📸

Whether you hit your favorite trail, volunteered at a stewardship project, joined a community hike, paddled a local waterway, or simply spent time outside, we want to see it!

There's still time to enter our National Trails Day® Content Contest for a chance to be featured and win one of four EPIC outdoor gear prize packages (swipe to check out the gear!).

Here's how to enter:
📸 Share your National Trails Day® photos or videos on Instagram
🏷️ Tag
#️⃣ Use
🔓 Make sure your account is public so we can see your post!

The contest is open through June 13, so gather your favorite trail memories and share them with us.

This year’s National Trails Day® Outdoor Gear Prize Package includes:

• AllTrails Annual Peak Membership
• AHS Swag Pack
• Base Medical Wilderness First Aid Certification
• Cotopaxi Arenal 32L Backpack
• ENO Keep It Wild Giving Back Hammock + Atlas Hammock Straps
• Falcon Guides Women Who Hike National Parks
• Farm to Feet Damascus No Fly Zone Light Targeted Cushion 3/4 Crew
• Farm To Summit $25 Gift Card
• Fjällräven Vidda Pro Trousers
• Front Crunchy Go Halfway Five-Panel Cap
• High Camp Flasks Parkside Flask
• Karma Nuts 200 ct case of Olive Oil & Sea Salt Topped Cashews
• Leki KHUMBU Trekking Poles
• Lems Shoes $250 Gift Card to lems.com
• Lowa Boots Innovo GTX LO Shoes
• Moon Travel Guides USA National Parks Hiking: The Top 100 Trails
• Osprey Sportlite™ or Hikelite™ Hiking Pack
• Pistil McKinley Trucker Hat
• Sling Bottle and SandeBag Quick Trip
• Trails Magazine Annual Subscription

We can't wait to see how you celebrated!

🚨 ADVOCACY ALERT! 🚨 Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will hold an critical hearing on one of the most important pi...
06/11/2026

🚨 ADVOCACY ALERT! 🚨 Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will hold an critical hearing on one of the most important pieces of legislation for the hiking community this year!

The Legacy Restoration Fund expires this year and MUST be extended to continue to keep our public lands open, accessible, and well maintained (think open trails, better campgrounds, and refreshed visitor amenities!).

Congress needs to hear from you today! Send a message to your elected officials calling on them to extend this key bill!

Take action today: https://americanhiking.org/take-action-2/

Take the Pledge, win ALL of this gear! 🎉There's still time to take the National Trails Day® Pledge now through June 13th...
06/10/2026

Take the Pledge, win ALL of this gear! 🎉

There's still time to take the National Trails Day® Pledge now through June 13th — and win big while you're at it. 🥾

By taking the Pledge, you're committing to being a steward of the trails and outdoor spaces we all love. As a bonus, you'll be entered for a chance to win one of four incredible outdoor gear prizes packages, valued at over $2,000!

Take the Pledge today! Visit https://buff.ly/ZhgFcuA

This year’s National Trails Day® Outdoor Gear Prize Package includes:
• AllTrails Annual Peak Membership
• AHS Swag Pack
• Base Medical Wilderness First Aid Certification
• Cotopaxi Arenal 32L Backpack
• ENO Keep It Wild Giving Back Hammock + Atlas Hammock Straps
• Falcon Guides Women Who Hike National Parks
• Farm to Feet Damascus No Fly Zone Light Targeted Cushion 3/4 Crew
• Farm To Summit $25 Gift Card
• Fjällräven Vidda Pro Trousers
• Front Crunchy Go Halfway Five-Panel Cap
• High Camp Flasks Parkside Flask
• Karma Nuts 200 ct case of Olive Oil & Sea Salt Topped Cashews
• Leki KHUMBU Trekking Poles
• Lems Shoes $250 Gift Card to lems.com
• Lowa Boots Innovo GTX LO Shoes
• Moon Travel Guides USA National Parks Hiking: The Top 100 Trails
• Osprey Sportlite™ or Hikelite™ Hiking Pack
• Pistil McKinley Trucker Hat
• Sling Bottle and SandeBag Quick Trip
• Trails Magazine Annual Subscription

06/10/2026

To every National Trails Day® host and volunteer: thank you. 💚

From planning events and leading hikes to clearing trails, welcoming participants, and sharing your love of the outdoors, you made this year's celebration possible.

Because of your time, energy, and dedication, communities across the country came together to care for trails, connect with nature, and create lasting memories outdoors.

National Trails Day® is powered by people who believe trails matter — and we're so grateful for each and every one of you.

Thank you for showing up, giving back, and helping build a stronger trail community for all.

🥾🌲💚

National Trails Day® is made possible by our generous partners. Thank you to AllTrails, GORE-TEX Brand, Fjällräven, Zen Principle, INIU Global, and our federal partners National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau Of Land Management, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

🎉 EXCITING NEWS! 🎉 Six new trails have officially joined the National Trails System!In celebration of National Trails Da...
06/09/2026

🎉 EXCITING NEWS! 🎉 Six new trails have officially joined the National Trails System!

In celebration of National Trails Day® and Great Outdoors Month, the U.S. Department of the Interior designated five new National Recreation Trails and one new National Water Trail, adding 162.5 miles of hiking, paddling, and outdoor recreation opportunities across five states.

These trails now join a nationwide network of more than 1,350 National Recreation Trails that connect people to the outdoors, support local communities, and inspire stewardship of the places we love.

Meet the trails:
📍 East Inlet Trail (CO)
📍 Glacier Gorge Loop Trail (CO)
📍 Monon South Trail (IN)
📍 Schuylkill River Water Trail (PA)
📍 Bluff River Trail (UT)
📍 Leopold's Preserve Trail System (VA)

Which one are you adding to your adventure list first?

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