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2025-08-03
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2025-08-09
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Cody, WY 82414
Join American Hiking Society for a week of building & maintaining trails in exciting locations across the country. Volunteer Vacations foster public land stewardship and provide volunteers the opportunity to give back to the trails they love, meet new people, and have a great time doing it! Crews consist of 6-15 volunteers accompanied by a crew leader. Volunteer Vacations involve backpacking or day hiking and accommodations vary from primitive campsites to bunkhouses or cabins. Tools and supervision are provided by the host agency or organization. Experience nature up close. Travel to new destinations. Meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Take a vacation that nourishes your body & your spirit. Get Out. Give Back. Project Specifics: Join this Backpacking Trip in the Nation’s First National Forest! (Planning and Logistics done by AHS and the Forest Service) Join the Shoshone National Forest’s Trails program for an exciting backcountry experience on the Deer Creek trail! The Deer Creek trail is a challenging twelve mile trail with stunning views of the Washakie Wilderness as it travels up through the Deer Creek drainage. The Deer Creek trail is a popular hiking/pack and saddle trail that leads into the most remote wilderness area in the lower 48. The project work will take place approximately 10 miles in from the trailhead and will consist of widening tread, installation of log retaining structures and drains in narrow/steep sections of the trail. The crew will be packed into a primitive backcountry camp and will travel on-foot daily to the work site. Hiking/Access Volunteers will be backpack into a primitive backcountry camp approximately 10 miles in from the trailhead. All tools will be brought in by the host staff, so volunteers just need to carry personal gear to basecamp. From the camp, volunteers will hike their tools and day packs approximately 1-2 miles up trail to the project work site each day. The Deer Creek trail is narrow with exposed cliff edges and uneven steep terrain. The overall elevation gain for the deer creek trail is 3,500 ft. Area and Attractions The Shoshone is the Nation's first National Forest and is located on the border of Yellowstone National Park. The Shoshone National Forest offers unparalleled wildlife viewing, from the highest concentration of elk in the lower 48, to grizzly bears and moose. A backcountry trip in the Shoshone is sure to be exciting! Volunteers can spend a few extra days exploring Yellowstone National Park, the Beartooth Highway, or stay in Cody and check out the nightly Rodeo. There is no shortage of sites to see and things to do in the Cody area. Accommodations Description Volunteers will camp in a remote, backcountry campsite. Volunteers need to bring their own backpacking tent and personal camping gear; sleeping bags and pads; and personal cup, bowl, mug, and eating utensils. Trip Cost: $425 per person Find More Information & Register Here: https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/shoshone-national-forest-wy-volunteer-vacations-2025/
Date Posted: 2025-01-22
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2025-08-16
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2025-08-23
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Enterprise, OR 97828
Join American Hiking Society for a week of building & maintaining trails in exciting locations across the country. Volunteer Vacations foster public land stewardship and provide volunteers the opportunity to give back to the trails they love, meet new people, and have a great time doing it! Crews consist of 6-15 volunteers accompanied by a crew leader. Volunteer Vacations involve backpacking or day hiking and accommodations vary from primitive campsites to bunkhouses or cabins. Tools and supervision are provided by the host agency or organization. Experience nature up close. Travel to new destinations. Meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Take a vacation that nourishes your body & your spirit. Get Out. Give Back. Project Specifics: Join this popular backcountry backpacking project in the stunning Eagle Cap Wilderness! The Eagle Cap Wilderness lies in the heart of the Wallowa Mountains in northeastern Oregon on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Volunteers on the 2025 Eagle Cap Wilderness Volunteer Vacation will perform trail maintenance on the West Fork Wallowa trail. This is a heavily-used access trail to the Lakes Basin Management Area which includes destinations such as Ice Lake, Mirror Lake, and Glacier Lake. Work may include: clearing brush from the trail using loppers and pruning saws, clearing fallen trees using hand saws and/or crosscut saws, and maintaining or installing drainage structures using shovels, picks, Pulaskis, and other hand tools. Hiking/Access Volunteers will backpack into basecamp which is approximately 5 miles from the trailhead with about 1500 feet of elevation gain. Area and Attractions The spectacular Eagle Cap Wilderness takes in most of the high country in the remote Wallowa Mountains of Northeast Oregon. The largest wilderness area in the state. The Eagle Cap encompasses over 350,000 acres of breathtaking mountain scenery. There are 52 glacial lakes, 4 wild and scenic rivers, and over 500 miles of trail in this rugged area. Volunteers will have plenty of time to relax, soak in the views and explore the surrounding area on this backcountry trip! Accommodations Description The base camp for this project will be in a backcountry setting. Volunteers will carry all personal camping gear, while group gear and food will be transported via pack stock. Volunteers should be prepared for a backpacking-like experience with a few extra amenities in the camp kitchen such as coolers, roll-up tables, and a four-burner propane stove. Volunteers will practice "Leave No Trace" camping skills by using cat holes or a temporary latrine to dispose of human waste. The Forest Service will provide water filters to collect potable water for cooking and drinking. Volunteers need to bring their own tent and personal camping gear; sheets, bedding or sleeping bag; and personal cup, bowl, mug, and eating utensils. Trip Cost: $425 per person Find More Information & Register Here: https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/eagle-cap-wilderness-or-volunteer-vacations-2025/
Date Posted: 2025-01-22
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2025-08-10
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2025-08-16
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Newport, OR 97365
Join American Hiking Society for a week of building & maintaining trails in exciting locations across the country. Volunteer Vacations foster public land stewardship and provide volunteers the opportunity to give back to the trails they love, meet new people, and have a great time doing it! Crews consist of 6-15 volunteers accompanied by a crew leader. Volunteer Vacations involve backpacking or day hiking and accommodations vary from primitive campsites to bunkhouses or cabins. Tools and supervision are provided by the host agency or organization. Experience nature up close. Travel to new destinations. Meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Take a vacation that nourishes your body & your spirit. Get Out. Give Back. Project Specifics: Come help restore the Salal Hill Trail in the scenic coastal town of Newport, Oregon while looking for whales, agates and seabirds galore! Newport has been a vacation destination from its earliest days. The first tourists traveled to Newport to enjoy beachside hotels, hot sea baths, salt water taffy and fresh seafood. Over a century later people are coming here for the same reasons, and then some. Today’s visitors and locals alike enjoy numerous year-round outdoor activities, entertaining attractions, a variety of restaurants and unique shopping opportunities. On this project, volunteers will work on a trail rehab project on a half mile of trail. Project work will include widening and reshaping the trail tread utilizing hand tools, digging, moving dirt and debris, placing rock, and installing geotextiles (to improve soil quality). Hiking/Access Volunteers can hike or drive .8 miles on paved/rock hardened trail to the project worksite each day. Area and Attractions The scenic city of Newport, Oregon is home to two lighthouses - including the tallest in Oregon - and beaches prime for spotting whales, bald eagles and agates in the sand. You can learn about marine life at the Oregon Coast Aquarium and OMSI’s Coastal Discovery Center; taste new brews at Rogue’s headquarters and world-famous chowder at Mo’s; or explore the outdoors with crabbing, fishing, hiking, biking and year-round surfing. Accommodations Description Volunteers will camp in a grassy area within the BLM site along the coast with access to water, a port-a-potty and a handwashing site. Camping is otherwise prohibited, but volunteers will have the unique opportunity to camp within the Outstanding Natural Area Laundry, flush toilets, and hot showers are about a mile away from the camp and can be accessed and provided at scheduled times throughout the week. Volunteers need to bring their own tent and personal camping gear; towels; and personal cup, bowl, mug, and eating utensils. Trip Cost: $425 per person Find More Information & Register Here: https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/yaquina-head-outstanding-natural-area-or-volunteer-vacations-2025/
Date Posted: 2025-01-22
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2025-07-13
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2025-07-19
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Alamo, CA 94507
Join American Hiking Society for a week of building & maintaining trails in exciting locations across the country. Volunteer Vacations foster public land stewardship and provide volunteers the opportunity to give back to the trails they love, meet new people, and have a great time doing it! Crews consist of 6-15 volunteers accompanied by a crew leader. Volunteer Vacations involve backpacking or day hiking and accommodations vary from primitive campsites to bunkhouses or cabins. Tools and supervision are provided by the host agency or organization. Experience nature up close. Travel to new destinations. Meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Take a vacation that nourishes your body & your spirit. Get Out. Give Back. Project Specifics: Soak-up Northern California Beach Life! Come join the Trinidad Coastal Land Trust along a remarkable stretch of California’s north coast, known for its rugged, rural beauty and unique natural features! This project is open to anyone who feels that an all- women’s trip that centers and celebrates the experience of women is the right space for them. The coastal cliffs, pristine beaches, and offshore rocks provide a refuge for over 100,000 breeding seabirds, one of the densest populations along the coast. Seals are often seen basking on rocks, and gray whales can occasionally be spotted as they migrate. Inland forests are home to Roosevelt elk and other wildlife, creating a rich mosaic of habitats and abundant opportunities for wildlife observation. On this project, volunteers will work on trail improvement projects for several land trust properties that experience severe coastal erosion. These trails offer coastal access to the general public and are very high traffic areas especially in the summer. At Houda Point, concrete steps to the beach have broken and need repair. At Baker Beach and Houda Point there are also cable steps on a steep slope leading to the beach that are unstable and in need of repair. In addition to these large scale trail repairs, there will be general improvements such as removing invasive species, graveling, etc. at various sites. Area and Attractions In addition to its incredible natural scenery, this project is located near the towering giants of Redwood National Park, which lies just a short drive away to the north. The coast itself is untouched and stunning, with pristine watersheds that feed into the ocean, preserving the ecological health of both land and sea. The Trinidad Coastal Land Trust takes great pride in ensuring that this spectacular coastline remains accessible for all, allowing visitors to enjoy and learn from the area’s natural beauty while supporting sustainable recreation. Accommodations Description Volunteers will camp at Sue-Meg State Park, with potable water available. Volunteers need to bring their own tent and personal camping gear; sheets, bedding or sleeping bag; towels; and personal cup, bowl, mug, and eating utensils. Bathrooms and pay showers are available in the campsite. Trip Cost: $425 per person Find More Information & Register Here: https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/redwood-national-and-state-parks-ca-volunteer-vacations-2025/
Date Posted: 2025-01-22
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2025-07-13
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2025-07-19
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Kemmerer, WY 83101
Join American Hiking Society for a week of building & maintaining trails in exciting locations across the country. Volunteer Vacations foster public land stewardship and provide volunteers the opportunity to give back to the trails they love, meet new people, and have a great time doing it! Crews consist of 6-15 volunteers accompanied by a crew leader. Volunteer Vacations involve backpacking or day hiking and accommodations vary from primitive campsites to bunkhouses or cabins. Tools and supervision are provided by the host agency or organization. Experience nature up close. Travel to new destinations. Meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Take a vacation that nourishes your body & your spirit. Get Out. Give Back. Project Specifics: History comes alive in the Bridger-Teton National Forest! The Shafer Creek Trail is part of a trail system that makes up a section of the historic Oregon Trail. Volunteers will enjoy Kemmerer, Wyoming a scenic location with great fishing at the Kemmerer Reservoir, Lake Viva Naughton, or the Hams Fork River. History abounds with the first J.C. Penny store opened in 1902, Kemmerer’s first underground coal mine was opened in 1881, and Fossil Butte National Monument, where you can hike into a prehistoric lakebed! The Shafer Creek Trail is in need of some TLC, showing its age, and the years of deferred maintenance are taking their toll. The trail has overgrown, eroded, and blocked with deadfall. The trail has become difficult to navigate, which has impacted visitation and the visitor experience. Restoring the trail will involve several elements: recutting the trail corridor with shovels and Pulaskis; removing downed trees by bucking them into manageable pieces with hand saws, axes, and chainsaws, and then removing cut tree rounds from the trail proper; delimbing hazardous branches that are hanging over the trail; brushing out the overgrowth by using brush saws and adze hoes to create a cleanly defined trail. Hiking/Access Volunteers can hike to the project worksite, or if driving is required, host staff will provide transportation. Area and Attractions Kemmerer Wyoming has a very diverse and deep history with coal mining, the railroad, fur trapping, bootlegging and historic trails. The city was founded and established with the coal mining industry and the railroad. Coal was first discovered in 1843 and the first underground coal mine was established in 1881. The railroad has a deep history in Kemmerer as well with the development of the Oregon Short Line Railroad which helped develop the town. In 1902 the J.C. Penney Golden Rule store was founded in Kemmerer. The mother store is still open and operational. There is also the J.C. Penney House which was the home of J.C. Penny and is now a museum. Kemmerer has also made its name in tourism with fossils. The Fossil Butte National Monument is located just 15 miles west of Kemmerer where you can hike into a prehistoric lakebed. Many tourists come to Kemmerer to try their luck at one of the many fossil quarries in Kemmerer. This region is a part of the Green River Formation which is wildly popular for how well the fish fossils are preserved. It’s not just fish fossils that can be found but also fossils of turtles, crocodiles, birds, and even a dawn horse, that is now on display at the Smithsonian, have been found. The Hams Fork River draws anglers from near and far because the fishing is good year-round. Anglers can also expect to find good-sized rainbow trout and brown trout in the river. This area is also part of the Tri-Basin Divide, this is a unique area where three different watersheds of the Snake River Basin, the Green River Basin and the Great Basin all converge together. This is also the only place in the world where anglers can catch three different species of West Slope Cutthroat Trout. This area is also a golfing destination; the Fossil Island Golf Club is the local golf course in Kemmerer. This golf course features the only dual island green in the United States. The landscape surrounding Kemmerer is high plains desert, a lot of sagebrush and exposed rock. However, a drive up the road to the Bridger-Teton National Forest will bring you into some beautiful, remote, and breathtaking wilderness, often described as the "jewel" of the Bridger-Teton by staff at the Kemmerer Ranger District. Kemmerer Ranger District hosts 21 miles of the Lander Cutoff, a National Historic Trail as well as parts of the Oregon Trail. Popular activities on the Kemmerer Ranger District include horseback riding, hunting, fishing, camping, nature viewing and scenic driving. Big Spring Scenic Backway is one of the main routes into this wilderness. On this drive you will come to Big Spring day-use area which is located just off the Big Spring Backway. A short hike takes visitors to a natural spring coming out of the hill side that creates a beautiful cascading fall. Accommodations Description Volunteers will stay in a dispersed camping site with a port-a-potty and water provided by the Forest Service. Showers will be available at the end of the trip. Volunteers need to bring their own tent and personal camping gear; sheets, bedding or sleeping bag; towels; and personal cup, bowl, mug, and eating utensils. Trip Cost: $425 per person Find More Information & Register Here: https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/kemmerer-ranger-district-bridger-teton-national-forest-wy-volunteer-vacations-2025/
Date Posted: 2025-01-22
