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Made from recycled materials and ready for adventure!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Located in the beautiful highlands of West Virginia, the perfect place to view fall foliage! The National Fish Hatchery is minutes from the historic and world famous Greenbrier Resort and near endless attractions including the Cass railway and New River National Park.<\/p>\n<p>Volunteers will clearing and remarking 2 miles of trail and deconstructing an outdoor classroom. If time allows, other projects will include the construction of a new trail in out wetland area.<\/p>\n<p><b>There is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation!\u00a0<\/b>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\u2019s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/americanhiking.org\/blog\/volunteer-vacations-myths-what-is-it-really-like\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Avg. Temperature:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Typical weather for this area during this season has highs of roughly 60\u201365\u00b0F and lows of 45\u201350\u00b0F.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sample Schedule: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Day 1: Arrival<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Typically meet in the afternoon for check in, introductions, orientation, and camp setup. (Time\/place TBD)<\/p>\n<p>Day 2: Work Day<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Enjoy a hearty breakfast, pack lunches, and be on the trail between 8 AM and 9 AM<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Lunch and plenty of other breaks will be included.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Wrap up the work day in the late afternoon and head back to camp and enjoy a few hours of daylight for free time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Reconvene at a chosen time for dinner.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">After dinner has been cleaned up, evenings offer plenty of\u00a0 time to relax, sit around the campfire and get to know your fellow crew members, or enjoy more free time.<\/p>\n<p>Day 3: Work Day<\/p>\n<p>Day 4: Rest Day (Specific Day on Trip Will Be Confirmed By Host)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Your choice! Explore the area, take a recreational hike,\u00a0 tour local attractions, or hang out at camp. Group excursions can be planned or set-out on your own.<\/p>\n<p>Day 5: Work Day<\/p>\n<p>Day 6: Work Day<\/p>\n<p>Day 7: Departure<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Pack 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Land Acknowledgement:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Moneton, S\u2019atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki\/Shawnee) 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fj\u00e4llr\u00e4ven K\u00e5nken R backpack (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fj\u00e4llr\u00e4ven. 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