About Walking
Great site on walking for fitness. Wendy Bumgardner hosts the site and is an avid walker who keeps abreast of information on walking for fitness, recreation, and as a sport. She can't give you personalized advice, especially about medical conditions, but can point you to good information.

American Hiking Society
National voice for America's hikers, American Hiking Society promotes and protects foot trails and the hiking experience.

American Volkssport Association
(AVA)
Walk with the clubs and walkers of the American Volkssport Association.Ê Meet friends and walk scenic trails at your own pace for health, fitness, and fun.

Breast Cancer Resources
Medical information about breast cancer.

Cascade Aids Project
Founded in 1983, Cascade AIDS Project is the oldest and largest community-based provider of HIV services, housing, education and advocacy in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

C.A.T. Walk
Tuality Healthcare Foundation
The Tuality Healthcare Foundation 5K C.A.T. Walk is a fun event for people of all ages and is a great way to promote and raise funds for cancer awareness and treatment.

City of Hope
Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer is a series of family-oriented walk and run events held in cities across the country to support breast cancer research, treatment and education.

Clara Jean Foundation
The Clara Jean Foundation Brings all modalities of natural medicine together, for the fight against breast cancer. Explore the benefits of natural medicine to fight breast cancer.Ê Learn how natural medicine can help.

Columbia River Volkssport Club and Events
CRVC is a non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon. They organize quality non-competitive walking events in scenic and historic areas. Enjoy the social aspects of walking.Ê

MS Walks – OR and WA
Help thousands of people living with MS in Oregon and SW Washington. Funds you raise will make possible vital research and programs to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by this terrible disease.

Oregon Humane Society
Find walking buddies.

Southwest Washington Medical Center
Passport to Wellness
A year-round event, SWMC Passport to Wellness helps you get or stay in shape, no matter what the weather. Lucky walkers are rewarded great prizes throughout the year. Participate in one, or all eight walks, either way you win, and so do the charities you help support through these events.

Seattle Humane Society
Find walking buddies.

Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation
Dedicated to education and research about causes, treatment, and the search fora cure. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

In Home Walking
Leslie Sansone Leslie developed IN-HOME WALKING, an idea that became the fastest-growing indoor fitness program in the country. 2006 will be LeslieÕs 27th year in the fitness industry. She is the creator of the #1 best-selling hugely popular viedo WALK AWAY THE POUNDS. Leslie has more than 60 IN-HOME WALKING videos and accessory products, and is the owner of Studio Fitness in New Castle, Pennsylvania.

The Walking Connection
Your connection to information, products and services for walking and hiking enthusiasts and active adventure travelers everywhere.

Small Step
Learn about the facts of health, nutrition and physical activity that is essential to leading a healthy lifestyle. By taking a few small steps, you can start living a healthier lifestyle today.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is a clearinghouse for information about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement and access and mobility.

Balanced Weight Management
This site is full of great information with a focus on health-at-any-size. We enjoyed this site for its great recipes, suggested books and magazines, articles on fitness, weight loss, and just living well.

Cardio Trek Walking Sticks
Cardio Trek Walking Sticks assist with cardiovascular exercise by keeping the arms "up and moving" while walking, also, the non-slip, rubberized foam grips help reduce hand swelling experienced by some walkers.

Mazamas
Mazamas is a mountaineering and outdoor organization with a proud tradition of leadership, safety, conservation, and climbing education in the Northwest for over a century. They also meet for weekly walking/hikes in Portland, OR.

African American Health Coalition, Inc.
AAHC is one of only 44 national Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) programs selected by the Centers for Disease Control and PRevention )CDC) to develope community-driven strategies to improve minority health.

American Nordic Walking Association
Nordic Walking is fitness walking with specially designed Nordic Walking poles and offers a very efficient aerobic workout and easy way to improve your physical condition irrespective of age, sex or physical condition.

Running Connection
A Valuable Running Information Resource Website.

The Walking Site
A resource for walkers of all fitness levels. Information and links on everything from how to start and maintain a fitness walking program to training for a marathon.

Most Comfortable Shoes
Their mission is to assist you in finding the world's most comfortable men's and women's shoes, boots, sandals and clogs for work, sports and all walking and hiking activities.

THE STICK
The purpose of The Stick is to increase flexibility, enhance blood flow, and to break up trigger points.

Walktopia
Walktopia invites everyone to share news and notes about walk culture...from walk art to walk zen. This blog contains hundreds of ideas--big and small--and an eclectic mix of resources. The goal? To inspire and energize anyone who wants to, needs to, or already loves to walk!