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.
Family magazine mentions Highland Center
"Travel and Leisure Family"
November 2003
The Highland Center was mentioned in this supplement of Travel and Leisure magazine as a reasonably priced destination for families.
AMC Major Excursions get some ink!
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel magazine
November 2003
Charles Huber suggested AMC Major Excursions as a reasonably priced way to get away. The mention appeared on page 18 of the November issue.
Little Lyford Pond Camps in Globe Travel Section
The Boston Sunday Globe
Nov. 9, 2003
“AMC adds a Maine ingredient” was the headline on this article about the opening of Little Lyford Pond Camps under the AMC’s ownership. The club purchased the historic sporting camps in the heart of Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness and is offering cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, paddling, rustic accommodations, and hearty meals for AMC members and nonmembers alike.
Highland Center makes front page of "Travel Section"
The Patriot Ledger
Nov. 22-23, 2003
Written by Jody Feinberg, the article gave the Highland Center an extremely positive review on the front page of the "Travel Section". The article highlighted the activities at the lodge, L.L. Bean’s donation to the Highland Center to equip the facility, accommodations, and much more. Several pictures by Lou Goodman accompanied the article.
Leave No Trace described on public television
New Hampshire Public Television
Oct. 30 at 9 pm
Oct. 31 at 12 p.m.
Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
AMC Leave No Trace experts described Leave No Trace practices and training opportunities to New Hampshire Public Television. Dara Houdek, AMC Teen Wilderness Director and Leave No Trace Coordinator, explained the dos and don’ts of enjoying the outdoors responsibly.
Outdoors column covers the Highland Center
The Patriot Ledger
Nov. 15, 2003
Reporter Larry Claflin covered many aspects of the Highland Center for his outdoor column. The column highlighted the AMC’s long history in providing lodging options in the Northeast while presenting some of the exciting elements of the Highland Center at Crawford Notch. The column also discussed the daily offerings available at the Highland Center and the A Mountain Classroom Program.
WalkBoston receives recognition
Boston Magazine’s Concierge — September 2003
The Swampscott Reporter — Nov. 20, 2003
The Chelsea Record — Nov. 20, 2003
The Improprer Bostonian — Nov. 19, 2003
The AMC’s new walking guide, WalkBoston: Walking Tours of Boston’s Unique Neighborhoods has received mention in several Boston-area publications. The Swampscott Reporter featured a lengthy review that included an interview with Bob Sloane, the book’s editor, as did the Chelsea Record. The Improper Bostonian also plugged the new guide for those who “enjoy a brisk walk every now and then,” even in the winter. Boston Magazine’s Concierge included the book in an article highlighting the best places to get outdoors in Boston.
Hitting the trail with Nature Walks in New Jersey
The Central Record
Nov. 27, 2003
New Jersey’s The Central Record newspaper featured a lengthy review of the AMC’s just-released Nature Walks in New Jersey. This "excellent walking/hiking guide" writes Edward Brown, "spotlights picturesque paths all over the state."
White Mountain Guide is a "natural"
Natural New England Magazine
Fall 2003
This brief review touts the newest edition of the classic guide, White Mountain Guide, noting that it’s "still portable enough to bring along on next summer’s hiking trips."
Northeastern Wilds praised
The Bookwatch — November 2003
Yankee Magazine — December 2003
Stephen Gorman’s Northeastern Wilds was reviewed in The Bookwatch, which praised the book as a "stunning tour of adventure and wonder amidst remote woodland beauty." Yankee Magazine also recommended Northeastern Wilds as an "insightful look at the past and future of the Northern Forest."
