American Hiking Society’s National Trails
Day® 2014
American
Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® will bring together outdoor
enthusiasts across the country on Saturday, June 7, 2014, for the 22nd
annual celebration of America's magnificent trail system and its countless
supporters and volunteers. More than 2,000 nationwide events will take place
including trail maintenance, hiking, paddling, biking, horseback riding, bird
watching, running, trail celebrations and more! To find an event near you, visit http://www.americanhiking.org/ntd-events/
National Trails Day® encourages all Americans
to connect with local outdoor clubs, businesses, community groups, and parks
and recreation departments as well as federal land managing agencies to
experience, appreciate, and share the natural places we cherish. "Twenty
years ago, American Hiking built National Trails Day® around the idea that for
one day each year we should come together outdoors and give back to our
favorite trails. Since then, people from
all walks of life have been coming out in increasing numbers on NTD to celebrate
our trails and the great outdoors,” said Gregory Miller, American Hiking
Society president.
Since
1993, National Trails Day® has inspired millions of individuals and community
groups to take part in activities that promote healthy living and mental well-being,
protect green space, educate youth and adults on the importance of trails, and
instill excitement for the outdoors. Plan now to host or attend an event in
your area, visit http://www.americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/ for more information or to host your own event!
Looking to get outside and on the trail right now? Currently the American Hiking Society 2014 Trails Day Challenge is in full swing and is a GREAT lead up to National Trails Day! Visit http://www.americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/2014-challenge/ to see if there is a hike location near you! Then just "take a hike", snap a photo of yourself on the trail, tweet the pic to @Americanhiking and tag either @Americanhiking or @MenashaRidge with the hashtag #NationalTrailsDay. How easy is that?
American Hiking Society’s National Trails
Day® is a nationally recognized trail awareness
program that occurs annually on the first Saturday of June and inspires the public
to discover, learn about, and celebrate trails while participating in outdoor
activities, clinics, and trail stewardship projects. National Trails Day® is a registered
trademark of American Hiking Society.
Founded in 1976, American Hiking Society is
the only national, recreation-based nonprofit organization dedicated to
promoting and protecting America’s hiking trails, their surrounding natural
areas and the hiking experience.
To
learn more about American Hiking Society and its mission and programs, visit
www.AmericanHiking.org or call (301) 565-6704.
