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American Hiking Society — As the national voice for America's hikers, American Hiking Society promotes and protects foot trails and the hiking experience. A non-profit organization.

American Trails — Our members are working to enhance and protect America's network of interconnected trails. We support local, regional, and long-distance trails and greenways, whether in backcountry, rural, or urban areas. Our goal is to support America's trails by finding common ground and promoting cooperation among all trail interests. A non-profit organization.

The Association of Swiss-Liechtenstein Volkssport Clubs (VSL) was founded in 1970 and currently has about 120 member clubs which organize some 200 IVV weekend-style events throughout the year, as listed on the web site. In addition to Round Walk style events (termed "Rundwanderungen" here) with about 20 km segments, we are beginning to organize YRE's (termed "permanente Wanderungen") of about 10 km in length and details are included in English, French and German on our web site as they become available.

British Walking Federation (BWF) — The British Walking Federation organizes, through its clubs, non-competitive events designed for people of all ages and abilities. Participants walk at their own pace and receive awards for their personal achievement. You don't have to be a member of a club to take part - all you need to do is come to an event and register and take the opportunity to have fun, make friends and improve your own personal fitness.

Canadian Volkssport Federation (CVF) — The Canadian Volkssport Federation/La Federation Canadienne Volkssport (CVF/FCV) is the national organization that promotes non-competitive participation in walking and other recreational activities for fun, fitness and friendship.

Hiking Directory — Welcome to an online guide with detailed destination information for hiking around the world. Browse our listing of thousands of dedicated hiking and adventure web sites. Including Backpacking, Books and Maps, Guides and Outfitters, Organizations, Personal Pages and Trails.

International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV) — The International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV) is an international organization composed of national associations and clubs that organizes popular sports (volkssports) events. The Federation is a not-for-profit organization. It was founded in 1968 by clubs from Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria. It was registered by the Court of Munich, Germany on January 20, 1972, and entered into the Register of Associations under No 7820 at the Office of Records.

LoveToWalk.com — LoveToWalk.com is a site created to pass along the love of walking, and to encourage others to achieve an active, healthy lifestyle through walking for exercise and fitness. Walking can be a great tool to help all of us get active and stay active, and is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Information on this link can be useful in your pursuit of fitness and good health.

Mtnguide.org — The one stop shop for all your adventure travel needs. Here you'll find an interactive yellow pages of adventure travel outfitters and guiding services. From indoor climbing gyms and outdoor instructional, to alpine expeditions and guided treks. We've got it all.

Multi Event Calendar - Looking for a great walking vacation or a weekend getaway? Want to go to the biggest and best events the clubs of the American Volkssport Association can produce? Events are traditionally annual ones with multiple events, and most of the time, opportunities for socializing with fellow walkers. Explore the possibilities and catch the Spirit of Walking! 

President's Challenge — What began as a national youth fitness test has grown up. In a big way. Today, the President's Challenge takes staying active beyond the school gym, and into everyday life. We've expanded the President's Challenge into a whole series of programs designed to help improve anyone's activity level. Young or old. It's about choosing to live healthier - and finding things you really like to do.

The Walking Site — Are you trying to get started? Need motivation or answers to your questions? Training for a marathon and want to discuss your routine? These are just some of the items available on The Walking Site.

Top 10 Walks in the USA

The clubs of the American Volkssport Association host more than 1,700 self-guided trails in the United States. The walks go through a wide variety of areas, from National Parks to quaint towns to exciting cities. An independent poll was taken of a select group of the Association's members to learn their favorite walks of 2007. Click on the link for the results.

Wild Earth Adventures — Offers walks, hikes, cross-country ski trips, and wilderness camping trips in the Northeastern U.S. (New York, New Jersey, and several other states). We’ve been around for 26 years and offer an average of 3 trips per week. The vast majority of our trips are labeled “hikes” but are essentially walks, and most of our membership consists of recreational walkers who might be interested in AVA activities. AVA has a link on their website! 

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