Here is a categorized list of outdoor recreation related organizations & associations for all you recreation fans. These will get you started for getting involved in the outdoor hiking community as well as help you plan your hiking and backpacking trips.

• Volunteer Based Hiking Trail Organizations Keep Our Trails Healthy
  Hiking trail organizations and associations play an important role in maintaining, promoting and protecting our public lands and the quality of experiences for hikers.

  
  

• Our Public Land Managers Are Essential To Our Recreation Enjoyment
  Our government land management agencies have an essential role in our enjoyment of the outdoors because they manage all the public lands that we love.

  
  

• Conservation Organizations Help Safeguard Our Treasured Public Lands
  Environmental and conservation groups are important to hikers and backpackers because of the work they do in fighting to protect and preserve our public lands and they offer you the chance to get involved.

  
  

• Outdoor Education Lets Us Discover Natural Wonders & Build Skills
  Outdoor education organizations and the related resources give us methods of teaching that utilize the outdoors to enrich learning about the environment and nature.

  
  

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Backpacking & Hiking Skills

• Bear Safety
• Leave No Trace
• Map & Compass Usage
• Wilderness Survival