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Our mission is to empower individuals and families to explore and connect with the outdoors through hands-on education, guided adventures, and gear rentals.
By providing the skills and tools needed, we instill people with confidence, ensuring that outdoor exploration is inclusive, attainable, and enriching for all.
What sets us apart?
With Hiking Hound Adventures, LLC it’s not just a hike or a paddle. Our goal is to connect everyone with nature and build fundamental outdoors skills to make sure our clients are safe and confident when heading outside. We want to help individuals and families grow and be successful in their outdoor pursuits. Making sure your adventures form memories that last a lifetime.
Community Partner- We work with local municipalities to provide outdoor education to their residents. We realize that some areas have limited outdoor space. We specialize in adapting our curriculums to fit each community’s individual needs and allow residents to utilize green spaces that are readily available and easily accessible.
Promoting the Benefits- We understand the importance being outdoors plays in our lives. Being in nature improves our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Everyone should share in those benefits.
Preserving Nature- This is the only planet we have and its important to protect it. In addition to volunteering our time for trail improvements and cleanups, 10% of our profits are donated to local community organizations, land and water conservation groups, and outdoor education partners.
Our Team
Megan Hood
Owner
Instructor
Megan is passionate about introducing others, especially families, to the joys of the outdoors. A Pediatric Physician Associate (PA), she holds a B.A., M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, and an MBA in Healthcare Management. She loves working with kids and is dedicated to promoting outdoor exploration. She is a Leave No Trace Level I instructor and a Black Folks Camp Too Certified Partner. Megan is deeply committed to making outdoor experiences accessible to all. She believes in the transformative power of nature and strives to provide opportunities for everyone to connect with the outdoors, regardless of background or experience. Megan’s work blends her medical expertise and scientific background with her passion for outdoor education, creating a unique platform for families to bond, learn, and grow together in nature.
Andy Hood
Program Director
Lead Instructor
Andy, originally from Kentucky, has dedicated his life to exploring and preserving the outdoors. With a B.S. in Forestry, he is a certified Pennsylvania fishing guide, Wilderness First Responder, and Leave No Trace Level II instructor. His passion for outdoor education and conservation is reflected in his memberships with the Access Fund, the American Alpine Club, and the American Mountain Guides Association.
An avid adventurer, Andy has hiked in 15 countries across three continents, embracing a variety of activities including fishing, hiking, rock climbing, ice climbing, kayaking, and canoeing. In addition, with over a decade of experience working in outdoor specialty retail, Andy has honed a deep knowledge of gear and outdoor products, helping others make informed choices for their own adventures.
When he’s not guiding or teaching you can find Andy in the woods or on the water, always eager to be in nature. He’s also committed to giving back to the community, volunteering his time and expertise to trail cleanups and local conservation organizations. His deep commitment to the environment and outdoor community drives his work and fuels his passion for connecting others to the natural world.
Abby
The Inspiration
“The Hiking Hound”
2008-2023
Why Hiking Hound? Our company is named in memory of our dog, Abby. We had fifteen awesome years with her and she will forever be remembered. Although HOUND is in the name, people are our focus! We work with kids, families, individuals, and groups. Our programs see people from all age groups and all walks of life. Everyone is welcome here!
Auxiliary Staff
Adelaide
Youth Outreach
Rachel
Yoga Instructor
Sassafras
Mascot
Bean Dip
Squirrel Chaser
Aldo
Head of Chaos
Ben
Community Outreach
Corn Chip
Afraid of Everything
Our Life Outdoors
We are family and friends with a passion for the outdoors! Spending our time exploring the woods, climbing rocks, summiting peaks, and paddling waterways is core to our identities. We practice what we preach and know first hand the value of being outdoors. We love our wild spaces and strive to protect them and share the magic of nature with everyone we can.
We Support These Great Organizations
We use outdoor spaces everyday so it is important that we protect them. Hiking Hound Adventures, LLC is proud to donate 10% of our profits to local community organizations, land and water conservation groups, and outdoor education partners. Below are a few of the amazing organizations we support.
Proud Members
“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.”
Edward Abbey