🏕 Where Hikers Give Back: Volunteer Highlights by Region

From Peaks to Streams, There’s Work to Be Done Hikers across the U.S. are showing up for their trails—and every region has its own way of giving back. Whether you're into digging, pulling, planting, or just showing up, there's a crew near you making a difference. 🗻 Rocky Mountains Trail restoration & wildfire recovery 👉 Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado 🌲 Pacific Northwest Invasive species pulls & rugged trail work 👉 Washington Trails Association, Pacific Crest Trail Association 🏞 Appalachians Shelter fixes & litter sweeps 👉 Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Potomac Appalachian Trail Club 🌿 Southeast Biodiversity counts & river cleanups 👉 Southeastern Foot Trails Coalition, Friends of the Smokies There’s no “off season” for protecting wild places. Wherever you are—there’s a trail that needs you. #CivicLife #Nature #Hiking