The AMC has been making news in newspapers and magazines, and on the radio, television, and the Web. Here is a digest of some of the news stories in which the AMC has appeared.
AMC highlighted in Arthur Frommer's
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel Magazine
June 2003
The AMC's family workshops, White Mountain hut system, and new Highland Center at Crawford Notch appeared in an article by Eileen Ogintz on affordable, outdoor-focused family vacations.
Pinkham Notch Visitor Center highlighted as great summer spot!
Hooked on the Outdoors
June 2003
Pinkham Notch Visitor Center appeared in Hooked on the Outdoors as an excellent summer spot to visit. Pictures of the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center and Mount Washington accompanied the article.
AT Conference mentioned on Outside Magazine Website
Outside Magazine online
June 2003
The "Radar" portion of Outside Magazine online highlighted the Appalachian Trail Conference, hosted this year by the AMC at Waterville Valley Conference Center in Waterville Valley, N.H. from July 25-Aug. 1, 2003. More information can also be found at the conference's Website.
Herald highlights National Trails Day
The Boston Herald
June 1, 2003
A lengthy article on National Trails Day and AMC trailwork appeared in The Boston Herald. Michael O'Connor's article included information about the importance of trailwork and provided information about where volunteers from around New England could go to participate in trailwork projects on National Trails Day.
AMC huts called "Best Accommodations"
The Caledonian Record
The Valley News
June 3, 2003
The opening of the AMC's huts for the full-service season was reported on by popular outdoors columnist, Gary Moore, in an article called "White Mountains' Best Accommodations Open Tomorrow." Moore has been a frequent visitor to the huts during his backcountry travels in the region.
Huts open, Trails Day's coming up
WMWV Radio's "Drive Time" interview
June 5, 2003
The AMC's Public Affairs Director Rob Burbank was interviewed on this popular program about the opening of the AMC huts for the full-service summer season, and about volunteer trail work opportunities on National Trails Day, June 7. WMWV's coverage ranges from New Hampshire's notches to the Lakes Region, as well as western Maine.
Grafton Loop Trail opening imminent
WMTW-TV, Maine's ABC affiliate station
June 6, 2003
Newscaster Steve Minich took viewers out on the trail to show the work being performed by trail crews in preparation for the opening of the eastern segment of the Grafton Loop Trail in western Maine. This new trail will provide an alternative to the heavily used Appalachian Trail in this scenic section of Maine.
AMC air quality research on CNN
CNN
June 7, 2003
The AMC's work in air quality research was featured in the "RSN Outdoor Update" segment on CNN Headline News in the Boston, Portland (Maine), Denver, Chicago, and Providence metro markets. The piece pointed out researchers' concerns about urban air pollutants carried on prevailing winds to backcountry areas, diminishing air quality as well as scenic views. The piece also highlighted the interactive air-quality kiosk at the AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center.
Grafton Loop trail opens on Trails Day
The Bethel Citizen
June 12, 2003
The well-attended celebration of the opening of the eastern section of the new Grafton Loop Trail on National Trails Day, June 7, was acknowledged in a front page photo in this Maine newspaper.
Tales from the trails in the Franconia Range
The Concord Monitor
The Conway Daily Sun
The Valley News
The Keene Sentinel
NH.com
June 14, 2003
In his weekly syndicated column, Marty Basch shared his account of a classic loop hike in New Hampshire's Franconia Range. His tour included an overnight stay at the AMC's Greenleaf Hut below the summit of Mount Lafayette, where he met and chatted with several hut guests.
Staying safe if lightning approaches
Woman's Day magazine
June 17, 2003
AMC wisdom on enhancing hiking safety when lightning threatens was highlighted in Allison Winn Scotch's article, "19 Ways to Have a Carefree Summer." AMC's Public Affairs Director Rob Burbank provided safety tips for the article.
Hiking in New Jersey, hiking in Maine...
The New York Times
June 20, 2003
An article about hiking in New Jersey appeared in the "Escapes" section of The New York Times. The article also highlighted the Grafton Loop Trail that is under construction in Maine. Heather Clish, AMC Director of Trails and Riverways Stewardship, was quoted regarding the AMC's role in the construction of the Grafton Loop Trail and regarding trends in trail building nationally.
Highland Center lodging and learning featured in N.H.
New Hampshire Sunday News
June 22, 2003
A feature article by Lorna Colquhoun traced the history of Crawford Notch and provided details on the AMC's vision for this popular site as the club makes progress in construction of the Highland Center at Crawford Notch, the AMC's newest destination for learning, lodging and adventure in the White Mountains. The article focused on the future of the site as an outdoor learning center and lodge.
Choose paddling to experience the outdoors
The Union Leader
June 22, 2003
Favorite places to paddle in New Hampshire, culled from the AMC's book, Quiet Water: New Hampshire and Vermont by John Hayes and Alex Wilson, were highlighted in the paper's "Outdoors with the AMC" column.
Book sales support the Northern Forest
USA Today
Vermont Public Radio
The Burlington Free Press
June 24
Kelly Ault and Anna Downes of Businesses for the Northern Forest, an AMC/Northern Forest Alliance collaborative, were appeared in a variety of state and national media. The coverage described a new, full-color book that highlights six different heritage and cultural tours in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. The book is 58 pages in length and features more than 100 locations, businesses, and tourist attractions. The book is available at www.nektta.org for $5.
New White Mountain Guide published
WMWV radio "Drive Time" interview
June 24, 2003
The publication of the 27th edition of the AMC's White Mountain Guide was the subject of this interview with AMC Public Affairs Director Rob Burbank and White Birch Books store owner Donna Urey. The discussion centered on the history of the well-respected guidebook, known to many as "the hikers' bible." White Birch Books hosted a book signing celebration the following evening with guidebook co-author Steven D. Smith and AMC cartographer Larry Garland.
Keeping cool on a summer hike
The Boston Herald
June 27, 2003
The Herald's Sports section carried an article with some recommendations about hiking when the weather is hot. The AMC encouraged hikers to drink lots of water, eat salty foods, and wear sunscreen and a hat. The article also encouraged hikers to take it easy when the weather is warm to avoid heat exhaustion.
