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SUMMARY:American Hiking Legacy Project- Dolly Sods Vistas & Famous Blackwater Falls\, WV (Free Fjällräven Backpack Included!)
DESCRIPTION:***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fjällräven Kånken R backpack (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fjällräven. Made from recycled materials and ready for adventure! \nIn the beautiful Dolly Sods Wilderness Area volunteers will work on a boardwalk that was constructed 20 years ago with help from the American Hiking Society! \nHiking through the beautiful meadows and across the rolling streams to access our work site each day volunteers will also complete rock work and tread work\, including moving rock from the trail\, rock armoring muddy sections\, and building rock causeways to assist with keeping visitors on the trail and no creating social trails. \nDolly Sods is a Wilderness area with 17\,371 acres and 47 miles of trails. Dolly Sods is unique in that it contains bog and heath eco-types\, more commonly typical to southern Canada. The elevations in the higher country range over 4\,700 feet and the lower elevation of the red creek drainage drops to 2\,500 feet. The area is located high in the Allegheny Plateau\, with extensive rocky plains\, upland bogs\, and sweeping vistas. The area offers many opportunities for hiking (over 400 miles of trails with an hour drive)\, rock climbing opportunities at Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area and miles of mountain bike trails. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAvg. Temperature: \nTypical weather for this area during this season has highs of roughly 75–80°F and lows of 50–55°F. Mid-June in the Monongahela highlands is warm and humid with regular chances of showers and thunderstorms. \nSample Schedule:  \nDay 1: Arrival \nTypically meet in the afternoon for check in\, introductions\, orientation\, and camp setup. (Time/place TBD) \nDay 2: Work Day \nEnjoy a hearty breakfast\, pack lunches\, and be on the trail between 8 AM and 9 AM \nLunch and plenty of other breaks will be included. \nWrap up the work day in the late afternoon and head back to camp and enjoy a few hours of daylight for free time. \nReconvene at a chosen time for dinner. \nAfter dinner has been cleaned up\, evenings offer plenty of  time to relax\, sit around the campfire and get to know your fellow crew members\, or enjoy more free time. \nDay 3: Work Day \nDay 4: Rest Day (Specific Day on Trip Will Be Confirmed By Host) \nYour choice! Explore the area\, take a recreational hike\,  tour local attractions\, or hang out at camp. Group excursions can be planned or set-out on your own. \nDay 5: Work Day \nDay 6: Work Day \nDay 7: Departure \nPack up and clean up\, celebrate your accomplishments\, wish each other a fond farewell\, and depart. Please note: This schedule is subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. Any updates will be communicated to the group. \nLand Acknowledgement: \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Shawanwaki/Shawnee\, and Massawomeck people past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded these islands and mountain landscapes for countless generations\, and those who continue this stewardship today. This acknowledgement is one step in our ongoing commitment to uplift Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to learn about\, support\, and stand in solidarity with the Indigenous peoples whose lands we live\, work\, and recreate on.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/american-hiking-legacy-project-dolly-sods-vistas-famous-blackwater-falls-wv/
LOCATION:Red Creek Campground\, WV\, 26847\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTSTAMP:20260617T232654
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SUMMARY:Hiking in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area in the Hoosier National Forest\, IN
DESCRIPTION:***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fjällräven Kånken R backpack (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fjällräven. Made from recycled materials and ready for adventure! \nHoosier National Forest is located near Bloomington Indiana\, home to Indiana University.  The Charles C. Deam Wilderness is a congressionally designated wilderness area with 36 miles of hiking trails. \nVolunteers will hike approximately 3-4 miles to sites along Hayes Trail and pull the invasive Japanese Stiltgrass. No previous knowledge is necessary\, just your interest in learning and helping to keep the forests healthy. Project host MC-IRIS (Monroe County Identify and Reduce Invasive Species) has been collaborating with the Hoosier National Forest for 6 years and see a tremendous reduction in the Japanese Stiltgrass on the Pate Hollow and Hayes Trails. Volunteers should plan to start early in the morning\, typically 8 o’clock\, and pull until noon to break for lunch. If the weather isn’t too hot work will continue or volunteers will return to camp. It’ll be a joyous time of camaraderie and an uplifting sense of restoring the land to let the spring ephemerals blossom the following year. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAvg. Temperature: \nTypical weather for this area during this season has highs of about 85–88°F and lows of 65–70°F. Late July in southern Indiana is hot and humid\, with a strong chance of scattered afternoon or evening thunderstorms. \nSample Schedule:  \nDay 1: Arrival \nTypically meet in the afternoon for check in\, introductions\, orientation\, and camp setup. (Time/place TBD) \nDay 2: Work Day \nEnjoy a hearty breakfast\, pack lunches\, and be on the trail between 8 AM and 9 AM \nLunch and plenty of other breaks will be included. \nWrap up the work day in the late afternoon and head back to camp and enjoy a few hours of daylight for free time. \nReconvene at a chosen time for dinner. \nAfter dinner has been cleaned up\, evenings offer plenty of  time to relax\, sit around the campfire and get to know your fellow crew members\, or enjoy more free time. \nDay 3: Work Day \nDay 4: Rest Day (Specific Day on Trip Will Be Confirmed By Host) \nYour choice! Explore the area\, take a recreational hike\,  tour local attractions\, or hang out at camp. Group excursions can be planned or set-out on your own. \nDay 5: Work Day \nDay 6: Work Day \nDay 7: Departure \nPack up and clean up\, celebrate your accomplishments\, wish each other a fond farewell\, and depart. Please note: This schedule is subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. Any updates will be communicated to the group. \nLand Acknowledgment: \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Shawanwaki/Shawnee\, Kickapoo\, Kaskaskia\, and Myaamia people past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded these islands and mountain landscapes for countless generations\, and those who continue this stewardship today. This acknowledgement is one step in our ongoing commitment to uplift Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to learn about\, support\, and stand in solidarity with the Indigenous peoples whose lands we live\, work\, and recreate on.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/hoosier-forest-college-town-memories-and-vibrant-arts-in/
LOCATION:Hardin Ridge Recreation Area\, 6464 Hardin Ridge Road\, Heltonville\, 47436\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
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SUMMARY:Eagle Cap Alpine Adventure- Hiker's Paradise\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Backpacking among Oregon’s Glacial Lakes and Wild and Scenic Rivers! \nJoin 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. \nThe East Fork Lostine Trail is a popular route used to access the Lakes Basin Management Area in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Backpackers\, day hikers\, and horseback riders enjoy the sights of thick forests\, cascading creeks\, glacial valleys\, steep scree slopes\, and a striking view of this area’s namesake peak. \nThe 2026 project will focus on restoring a segment of the trail to Eagle Cap Summit which has been damaged by extensive erosion and heavy foot traffic. Volunteers will take part in hands-on rock work\, including the installation of water bars and check dams\, signpost and cairn installation\, as well as tread stabilization along steep rocky terrain. \nThe worksite sits above Mirror Lake and Upper Lake\, offering incredible views of the Lostine Valley and Lakes Basin. Each day will include meaningful elevation gain—up to 1\,000 feet—as the crew hikes to and from the work site(s). In addition to the erosion restoration\, there is an opportunity to rehabilitate braided trail sections\, install and repair Restoration Site signage in impacted areas\, and install water control features such as check dams\, French drains\, and water bars on Trail #1661 near Ivan Carper Pass by Upper Lake. Other opportunities may include fire ring deconstruction and campsite restoration at Upper or Mirror Lakes. \nThis project gives volunteers the chance to protect a beloved and highly trafficked Wilderness route\, preserve fragile alpine landscapes\, and directly improve trail safety and sustainability for years to come. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAvg. Temperature: \nTypical weather for this area during this season has highs of around 75–80°F and lows of 45–50°F. Early August in northeastern Oregon’s Wallowa Mountains offers warm\, dry days\, cool nights\, and generally light\, infrequent showers. \nLand Acknowledgment: \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Nez Perce\, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation\, Cayuse\, Umatilla and Walla Walla people past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded these islands and mountain landscapes for countless generations\, and those who continue this stewardship today. This acknowledgement is one step in our ongoing commitment to uplift Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to learn about\, support\, and stand in solidarity with the Indigenous peoples whose lands we live\, work\, and recreate on.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/eagle-cap-alpine-adventure-hikers-paradise-or/
LOCATION:Eagle Cap Wilderness\, 88401 Highway 82\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
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SUMMARY:Guided Canoe Pack Adventure in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness\, MN
DESCRIPTION:***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fjällräven Kånken R backpack (not suitable for overnight backpacking) (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fjällräven. Made from recycled materials and ready for adventure! \nJoin this guided backcountry trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness\, which encompasses more than 1\,200 miles of canoe routes\, 12 hiking trails and more than 2\,000 designated campsites! On this project\, volunteers will canoe into a extremely remote campsite inside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Volunteers will hike along a spur wilderness trail to connect with the Kekekabic/Snowbank Trail and clear sections of the trail corridor by using traditional hand tools. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAvg. Temperature: \nTypical weather for this area during this season has highs of roughly 60–65°F and lows of 40–45°F. Late September in northern Minnesota is cool and crisp\, with changing leaves and occasional light rain showers. \nLand Acknowledgement: \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Anishinabewaki\, and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ peoples\, past and present. We honor the land\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded it for generations\, and those who continue this stewardship today. This land acknowledgement is a first step in our commitment to uplift Indigenous voices\, and we invite the American Hiking Society community to continue learning about and supporting the Indigenous peoples whose lands we live\, work\, and recreate on.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/guided-canoe-pack-adventure-in-the-boundary-waters-canoe-area-wilderness-mn/
LOCATION:Kawishiwi Ranger District office\, 1393 Hwy 169\, Ely\, MN\, 55731\, United States
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