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. For past press coverage information, see our AMC in the News Archives.
December
Little Lyford Pond Camps "perfect weekend trip"
Boston Magazine
December 2005
Boston Magazine’s Winter Escapes cover story, “18 Perfect Weekend Trips,” spotlighted Greenville, ME and AMC Little Lyford Pond Camps as a recommended destination.
Highland Center featured in “Out and About” columnBoston Parents’ Paper
December 2005
Massachusetts’ number one parenting magazine featured AMC
Highland Center, with a mix of photos, in the December issue’s “Out & About” column. Highlights included Highland Center’s appeal for all ages and ability levels, sampling of family-friendly activities, and a call-out box with special December events and packages being offered.
Joe Dodge profiled in “Legends and Lore” columnHeart of New HampshireDecember 2005
Feature in the December issue of
Heart of New Hampshire profiled the life and contributions of Joe Dodge, who served as AMC
huts manager from 1928 until 1959.
December regional hike: Acadia National ParkBackpacker MagazineDecember 2005
Monthly Northeast regional hike contributed by the AMC was Acadia National Park. Hike excerpted from AMC “
Maine Mountain Guide.”
AMC Op-Ed on Maine's Moosehead Region
Bangor Daily NewsDecember 16, 2005
An Op-Ed by Walter Graff, AMC Deputy Director, on the Plum Creek development proposal in the Moosehead Lake area reiterated AMC's concerns regarding the location of proposed development, public access, and permanency of conservation.
"Maine Things Considered" offers AMC commentary
Maine Public Radio
December 19, 2005
Maine Public Radio "Maine Things Considered" segment, "Windmills Plan for the Western Maine Mountains," included commentary from AMC Senior Staff Scientist, Dave Publicover. AMC highlighted its wind power siting research and efforts to encourage states to adopt consistent windpower siting policies.
November
Highland Center hosts “A Mountain Classroom” for NH students
The Union Leader
November 1, 2005
Coos County Democrat
November 2, 2005
In conjunction with the AMC’s “A Mountain Classroom” program, a Whitefield, NH school group recently stayed at the Highland Center. Paula Tracy’s Union Leader feature discussed the experiential outdoor education focus at Highland Center and highlighted “A Mountain Classroom” programs being offered at Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Cardigan Lodge, and AMC Huts. A feature article by Edith Tucker in the Coos County Democrat on November 2 quoted AMC instructors, school administrators, and students about the experience.
Outdoors with the AMC: 'Green' lodging seminar focuses on energy efficiency, environmentThe Union LeaderNovember 4, 2005
The Appalachian Mountain Club’s
Highland Center at Crawford Notch was the host site for a seminar by the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association’s Sustainable Lodging Program on environmentally sensitive lodging practices. At the seminar, AMC was awarded “Environmental Champion” status for its environmentally sensitive operations at the Highland Center and at the Joe Dodge Lodge and Pinkham Notch Visitor Center.
Volunteer trail work recognizedWorcester Telegram and Gazette
November 13, 2005
AMC Worcester Chapter volunteers, with help from professional trail staff, volunteers from the Green Mountain Club, and the Student Conservation Association, have dedicated many weekends to
trail work on the Pine Hill Trail in Massachusetts.
NYTimes.com highlights AMC Ski and Stay
NYTimes.com
November 13, 2005
The New York Times "Deals and Discounts" column highlighted AMC's
Ski and Stay packages on its website.
AMC Ski and Stay packages featuredHartford CourantNovember 13, 2005
The
Hartford Courant’s early ski season coverage featured this year’s AMC
Ski and Stay packages, which include a cross-country ski for free deal with AMC Joe Dodge Lodge and Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center near Mt. Washington.
Outdoors with the AMC: Dress to be seen this hunting season
The Union Leader
November 18, 2005
The Outdoors with the AMC column advises how a bit of planning and colorful dress can enhance hiker’s safety and enjoyment during hunting season.
AMC weighs in on WMNF planThe Union Leader
November 19, 2005
A news article on the recently released Forest Service’s White Mountain National Forest management plan recalled the
AMC’s support for additional Wilderness acreage in the forest.
October
Little Lyford Pond Camps featured
Cross Country Skier
October 2005
The October issue of Cross Country Skier magazine featured Little Lyford Pond Camps and called it a ski destination with comfort and rustic serenity in Maine's Wilderness. The article also included information on the AMC’s Maine Woods Initiative.
AMC-recommended fall bike ridesMetro Sports BostonOctober 2005
A feature length round-up of fall outdoor activities included recommendations for a range of fall bike rides from Roger Scholl, AMC Director of Chapter and Volunteer Relations. Rides included the Franconia Notch bike path, the rail trail from Dennis to Wellfleet on Cape Cod, and five-notch tour in the White Mountains.
Highland Center and
Joe Dodge Lodge offer overnight accommodations for extended rides.
Advocates for wilderness profiled Yankee Magazine
October 2005
Profile of the Friends of Sandwich Range mentioned AMC as a major environmental organization involved in wilderness protection and expansion in the White Mountains.
Hermit Lake caretaker profiled Natural New England Fall 2005
Natural New England’s fall 2005 issue profiled the current Hermit Lake caretaker, Gregg Smith, and gave readers a glimpse into Smith’s everyday life in this unique job role. Smith’s account accompanied a feature on the Tuckerman Ravine ice arch.
AMC earns “Environmental Champion” status The Union Leader
October 3, 2005
The New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association's Sustainable Lodging Program awarded Environmental Champion status to AMC’s
Highland Center and
Joe Dodge Lodge for green-friendly operations. Coverage also appeared on October 20 in
The Mountain Ear, with a photo of the Highland Center where a sustainable lodging seminar for hoteliers was held on November 1.
Historic Crawford Notch site noted The Union Leader October 7, 2005
A feature article on fall foliage routes recommended a stop at the AMC
Highland Center at Crawford Notch “to get a sense of the historic significance of the notch.
Cardigan Lodge featured in “On the Trails and Summits” column Weirs Times
October 20, 2005
The Trails and Summits column featured a four-page account, with a mix of photos, of the
Cardigan Lodge experience, including local hiking trails, Cardigan hospitality, and programs.
Outdoors with the AMC: Rate the view to aid New Hampshire air quality The Union Leader
October 21, 2005
A new research project being conducted by the AMC and the state of New Hampshire at several state fire towers gives hikers a chance to rate the view and contribute findings to a long-term database on air quality in the Granite State. The effort is an outgrowth of the AMC's
Mountain Watch program, which engages hikers in collecting scientific data on air quality, weather and plant growth patterns in the mountains.
Cascade Brook Bridge project highlighted The Conway Daily Sun
The Valley News
The Concord Monitor
October 22, 2005 Syndicated columnist Marty Basch recognized the efforts of AMC trail workers who built a new foot bridge over Cascade Brook in Franconia Notch.
Grafton Loop Trail nearing completion
The Mountain Ear October 27, 2005
The creation of the 42-mile-long
Grafton Loop Trail, in which AMC and other trail maintaining organizations have been heavily involved, was featured in an article by hiking columnist Steve Smith.
Cape Cod charter school participates in “A Mountain Classroom” Cape Codder
October 28, 2005
For the eleventh year, eighth-graders at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School participated in a three-day, two-night trip in New Hampshire’s White Mountains as part of the AMC’s “
A Mountain Classroom” program. Feature story highlighted trips to Mizpah Spring and Carter Notch Huts and lessons in the basic principles of Leave No Trace hiking.
Lakes featured in Mt. Washington photo essay ExploreNewEngland.com
October 2005
Photo essay on climbing Mt. Washington included an overnight stay at AMC
Lakes of the Clouds Hut and offered commentary on the hut experience.
Highland Center offers lodging for notch-to-notch cyclists
The Boston Globe
October 30, 2005
Feature-length account of notch-to-notch cycling in New Hampshire’s White Mountains by columnist Marty Basch highlighted AMC
Highland Center for lodging in Crawford Notch. Article was also featured on Boston.com’s homepage on October 31.
September
September regional hike: Bigelow Mountain
Backpacker Magazine
September 2005
Monthly Northeast regional hike contributed by the AMC was Bigelow Mountain in Maine. Hike excerpted from AMC “Maine Mountain Guide.”
Hiking AT “top ten” for Boston athletes
Metro Sports Boston September 2005
Feature on the “Top Ten Must Dos” for Boston athletes included hiking the Appalachian Trail in western Massachusetts and directed readers to the AMC website for more information. Jonathan Szalewicz, AMC Regional Trail Coordinator, recommended the Mt. Greylock stretch of the AT for all ability levels.
AMC naturalist-recommended family-friendly hikes Bay State Parent September 2005
Bay State Parent feature on family-friendly hikes in Massachusetts and New England included recommendations from AMC Senior Interpretive Naturalist, Nancy Ritger, who highlighted Zealand Trail with
Zealand Falls Hut and Lost Pond in New Hampshire’s White Mountains.
Highland Center fall outdoors destination
New Hampshire MagazineSeptember 2005
Two-page "Get Away" feature in September issue of
New Hampshire Magazine focused on the
Highland Center for outdoors adventure during fall.
White Mountain History on NH Public RadioNH Public Radio
September 2, 2005
AMC’s
Highland Center at Crawford Notch is located at the forrmer site of the Crawford House Grand Hotel. NHPR’s “The Exchange” program with Laura Knoy explored the history of the White Mountains with noted White Mountain writers and scholars. The program also featured an “audio tour” of significant historical sites in Crawford Notch, narrated by AMC Public Affairs Director Rob Burbank.
AP fall travel round-up features Mountain WatchAssociated Press
September 5, 2005
USA Today.com
September 6, 2005
Associated Press national fall travel round-up highlighted AMC
Mountain Watch "citizen science" hikes in the White Mountains. The program engages hikers in the annual fall color show by having them collect data about leaf coloration and drop for long-term climate change research. Coverage also appeared on Philly.com, website of
Philadelphia Daily News.
Highland Center featured fall vacation idea
About.com "Travel with Kids"
September 5, 2005
"Travel with Kids" columnist Teresa Plowright featured Highland Center as a fall vacation idea tip for readers and highlighted all-inclusive lodging benefits; fall-themed and daily programming that includes guided hikes, naturalist talks, interactive educational programs, and junior naturalist programs; free gear room for guests; and family-friendly Mountain Watch "citizen science" hikes being offered during the fall.
AP Mountain Watch story CNN.com feature Associated Press
September 6, 2005
CNN.com
September 7, 2005
Associated Press national fall travel coverage of
Mountain Watch "citizen science" hikes was the featured CNN.com travel story on September 7, 2005. As part of long-term air quality and climate change research, Mountain Watch participants track observations about leaf coloration and other data during family-friendly fall hikes in the White Mountains.
MPR features Maine Woods Initiative
Maine Public Radio
September 6, 2005
Maine Public Radio segment featured the Maine Woods Initiative on September 6. Coverage included sustainable forestry and ecological reserve on the Katahdin Iron Works parcel, recreation at Little Lyford Pond Camps, and community economic benefits. Listen to it on the web at http://www.mpbn.net/asx/050906amc.asx.
Cardigan Lodge renovations featured
Weirs Times
September 8, 2005
Cardigan Lodge renovations and AMC "Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide" were featured in the
Weirs Times, one of New Hampshire’s largest weekly newspapers.
White Mountain huts featured in syndicated column Berkshire Eagle September 9, 2005
Eric Vohr’s weekly health/fitness column reflected on a recent visit to AMC
Madison Spring Hut. In addition to the
Berkshire Eagle, the syndicated column ran in seven weekly newspapers west of the Connecticut River, from Old Saybrook to East Haven.
Outdoors with the AMC: Zealand Valley is a great place for fall hiking
The Union Leader
September 9, 2005
Outdoors with the AMC column reported that hikers heading to scenic Zealand Falls or the AMC’s
Zealand Falls Hut should be aware of a bridge closure that could make the trip into the valley a bit longer. AMC is providing a free hikers' shuttle on the Zealand Road to take hikers to the popular Zealand Trailhead.
Highland Center recommended for senior travel
The Boston Globe
September 11, 2005
Sunday
Boston Globe’s monthly "Going Strong" column on senior travel focused on the
Highland Center's range of amenities and activities that offer guests an AMC lodging option with many comforts.
AMC speaks at U.S. ecotourism conference
The Bangor Daily News
September 13, 2005
AMC Deputy Director Walter Graff joined a keynote panel on Maine’s North Woods at the Ecotourism in the U.S. Conference held in Bar Harbor, Maine during September.
“Taking the Kids” recommends hut visit
Tribune Media Services September 18, 2005
Eileen Ogintz’s“Taking the Kids” nationally syndicated column on family travel focused on fall getaways and recommended an overnight stay in the AMC’s White Mountains huts in New Hampshire, where guests can enjoy the backcountry without giving up the comforts of home, including freshly prepared meals, beds, and nature programs. The column has run in the Fort Lauderdale
Sun-Sentinel, Buffalo News, Ventura County Star and the Bergen County, NJ
Record, and other papers across the country.
AMC White Mountains destinations travel feature
Ottawa Citizen September 24, 2005
Ottawa Citizen travel feature focused on AMC
Highland Center,
Joe Dodge Lodge, and
huts following writer Chris Cobb's family visit. Of note is an overview of the Highland Center's environmental features as part of this account of the AMC lodging experience.
AMC “Specialty Travel Resource” in Washington Post The Washington Post September 25, 2005
Washington Post listing of specialty travel resources included the AMC for regional hiking and highlighted the AMC website for workshops and family outing suggestions.
Time magazine highlights AMC huts
Time
September 26, 2005
“Your Time” column featured hut hiking and included the AMC network of eight huts in the White Mountains with an interior photo of Mizpah Spring Hut.
NECN airs fall hiking segment with AMC
New England Cable News
September 28, 2005
AMC Director of Trails and Riverways Stewardship, Heather Clish, was featured on NECN's Globe at Home with
Boston Globe Travel Editor Wendy Fox. The six-minute segment aired live at 12:40 and again at 1:40 and 2:40. The segment featured hikes around Franconia, Crawford and Pinkham Notch and includes photos of
Lonesome Lake Hut,
Highland Center,
Pinkham Notch Visitor Center and images of AMC guidebooks and new
White Mountain National Forest map.
View it online at
http://www.boston.com/news/necn/Features/
"On and Off the Trail" is cover storyMountain Ear September 29, 2005
Four-page cover story focused on Fred Stott and his new book, “
On and Off the Trail: Seventy Years with the Appalachian Mountain Club.”
Little Lyford Pond Camps focus of Boston Herald travel feature
Boston Herald
September 29, 2005
Travel feature on
Little Lyford Pond Camps, the recreational hub of AMC Maine Woods Initiative, focused on the many outdoor activities that guests enjoy at the historic camps in the heart of Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness region.
Mohican Outdoor Center is autumn highlight The Record September 30, 2005
As part of a round-up of fall nature offerings on the Delaware River, the Bergen County, NJ
Record highlighted AMC
Mohican Outdoor Center’s recreational opportunities and this year’s fall Weekend Getaways.
August
Outdoor adventure travel magazine highlights AMC Destinations Geo Plein AirAugust 2005
The August issue of the Canadian outdoor adventure travel and recreation magazine,
Geo Plein Air, highlighted
Joe Dodge Lodge,
Madison Hut,
Highland Center,
Shapleigh Bunkhouse,
White Mountain Guide, and the “
high hut experience.”
AMC Trails Supervisor profiled
Backpacker Magazine
August 2005
As part of its “Get Fit For Any Hike” feature, Backpacker profiled AMC White Mountain Trails Supervisor Cristin Bailey Preisendorfer. A full-page photo of Preisendorfer in action was the backdrop for highlights about the amount of hiking the Trails Supervisor job entails and Preisendorfer's personal approach to fitness.
August regional hike: Mattatuck Trail
Backpacker Magazine
August 2005
Monthly Northeast regional hike contributed by the AMC was the Mattatuck Trail in Connecticut.
Forest Conservation gets boost from Congress
Environmental Media Services/ems.org
August 1, 2005
$4.5 million in Forest Legacy funding for the AMC’s Katahdin Iron Works project is the focus of this release on
www.ems.org.
AMC Cartographer profiled The Concord Monitor
August 7, 2005
Feature length profile of Larry Garland, AMC Cartographer, offered a retrospective of Garland’s “red-line” hikes and recent accomplishment of hiking all the trails in the White Mountain National Forest, Squam Lakes area and Maine's Mahoosucs region—amounting to more than 1,400 miles.
Writer recounts Madison Spring Hut experience Albany Times-Union August 11, 2005
Feature story extols the benefits of staying at the
AMC’s back-country huts, where hikers enjoy the comforts of home-cooked meals and warm bunks.
Outdoors with the AMC: AMC puts national forest on the map
The Union LeaderAugust 12, 2005
Outdoors with the AMC column highlighted the Northeast’s mapping history and noted the AMC's newest map, the "
AMC White Mountain National Forest Map and Guide." The map and guide depicts the entire White Mountain National Forest and is designed to be used for pre-hike planning as well as for on-the-trail use.
$4.5 million approved for Maine Woods Initiative Bangor Daily News
August 15, 2005
Portland Press Herald
August 21, 2005 Letter to the Editor by Bryan Wentzell, AMC Northern Forest-Maine Woods Advocate, noted the Interior Appropriations bill recently signed by President Bush, which provided $4.5 million from the Federal Forest Legacy program for the Katahdin Iron Works project - a cornerstone of the AMC’s
Maine Woods Initiative. Alongside recreation, the project also includes long-term sustainable timber harvesting and protection of key natural areas such as native trout fisheries.
Greenleaf Hut celebrates 75th anniversary The Mountain Ear
August 18, 2005
Feature focused on former hut crew gathering to commemorate the 75th anniversary of
Greenleaf Hut and chronicled the hut’s history.
Highland Center focal point of historic Crawford Notch Montreal Gazette August 20, 2005
A feature-length account of Crawford Notch’s history and lore focused on AMC
Highland Center and Macomber Family Information Center, where visitors can learn about the area's local and natural history. Designed as a destination for adventure, learning and lodging, Highland Center is dedicated to environmental education, including daily green tours, and outdoor adventure.
(Re)Discovering the White Mountains The Union Leader
August 21, 2005
Article on the hidden wonders of the White Mountains offered commentary from Rob Burbank, AMC Public Affairs Director, who spoke to the issue of the possibility of unnamed, unmapped features waiting to be discovered.
Time at North Woods sporting camps is ageless The Piscataquis Observer August 24, 2005
AMC’s
Maine Woods Initiative and the recreational opportunities provided at
Little Lyford Pond Camps and elsewhere on its Katahdin Iron Works property were described in a feature article by Fran Emmons.
Outdoors with the AMC: Climbing the world's highest mountains The Union Leader
August 26, 2005
Outdoors with the AMC column focused on the accomplishments of two world-class mountain climbers, Rick Wilcox and Ed Viesturs, and the possibilities for peak-bagging in readers’ own backyards. Using the
Trip Planning feature on www.outdoors.org to plan 4000-Footer hikes was also highlighted.
AMC “Rock Stars” Maine Sunday Telegram/Portland Press Herald August 28, 2005
Deirdre Fleming’s feature on AMC
volunteer trail crews focused on the efforts of volunteers maintaining Maine trails in places such as Baxter State Park, the Rangeley region, Gulf Hagas, Camden Hills, the Weld region, Evans Notch, and the Mahoosuc Range. After recently accompanying one of the crews, Fleming offered colorful commentary from the trail and an appreciation for trail building techniques and etiquette.
July
Backcountry safety checklist
American Council on Exercise Fitness Matters
July/August 2005
Feature on backcountry safety guidelines in the July/August issue of Fitness Matters, American Council on Exercise’s member magazine, offered expert advice from AMC Public Affairs Director, Rob Burbank.
Hut-to-hut hiking featured Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel July/August 2005
“10 Questions” column featured a Q&A on hut-to-hut hiking and noted, among other things, that the food served at
AMC’s White Mountains Huts includes “hearty, flavorful pastas and stews.”
Presidential Traverse advice Associated Press July 1, 2005
AP story on hiking the Presidential Traverse highlighted the AMC as an expert resource for additional information.
“Perfect Summer” includes White Mountains hike
Boston Magazine
July 1, 2005
Feature on “How to Have the Perfect Summer” included hiking the White Mountains and featured expert advice on proper planning from AMC Public Affairs Director Rob Burbank. Story also included three photos of AMC mountain huts.
Outdoors with the AMC: Waterfalls a cool treat for hikers
The Union Leader
July 1, 2005
Outdoors with the AMC column highlighted numerous waterfall hikes in the area, including Zealand Falls, which is located alongside the AMC mountain hut of the same name. Column also noted that hikers planning to visit any of the recommended spots should consult an appropriate map and hiking guide, such as the AMC White Mountain Guide.
Katahdin Iron Works project highlighted
Bangor Daily News
July 1, 2005
The 100-Mile Wilderness segment of the Appalachian Trail was named by the Sierra Club as one of 52 irreplaceable natural resources in need of protection. A report called for additional protections such as the AMC Katahdin Iron Works project to preserve "wilderness" value.
Unhealthy haze over Northeast’s wildernessThe Boston GlobeJuly 3, 2005
Op-Ed by AMC President William Hill offered commentary on air quality issues such as haze and ozone and discussed the AMC
Mountain Watch citizen science program, which engages volunteers in collecting data on air quality and climate change for long-term research.
AMC Mountain Watch program featured
Associated Press July 8, 2005
AP feature on
Mountain Watch focused on the citizen science program’s goal to engage people with their environment by collaborating with hikers to collect data for long-term research on air quality and climate change. Article quoted Georgia Murray, AMC Staff Scientist, and Doug Weihrauch, AMC Alpine Ecologist. Coverage appeared in the
Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegraph, Conway Daily Sun, Foster’s Sunday Citizen, and
Concord Monitor, in addition to the websites for
The Union Leader, The Concord Monitor, The Boston Globe, and MaineToday.com. Related Mountain Watch coverage appeared in
The Mountain Ear, The Coos County Democrat, The Carroll County Independent,
The Littleton Courier, AlpineZone News, the Environmental Media Services website (
www.ems.org), and the UK publication
Green Consumer Guide.
Highland Center for summer fun
Concord Monitor
July 9, 2005
Syndicated "Active Outdoors" column highlighted AMC Highland Center as part of a larger feature on summer recreation. Column appears in 10 newspapers throughout New England.
Lonesome Lake hike summer highlight
The Union Leader July 10, 2005
One recommended, kid-friendly summertime hike was the Cascade Brook Trail to Lonesome Lake, where hikers will find memorable views across the lake plus the AMC’s
Lonesome Lake Hut.
AMC lends hand at Spy Pond Arlington AdvocateJuly 14, 2005
AMC’s professional and
volunteer trail crews played a role with other local volunteers in making improvements at Spy Pond in Arlington, Massachusetts.
AMC efforts benefit New Hampshire trails Portsmouth Herald News July 15, 2005
Feature focused on trail maintenance efforts in New Hampshire and highlighted the significant contribution made by AMC professional crews,
volunteer trail adopters, and weeklong
volunteer trail crews who maintain more than 260 miles of trails in the White Mountains.
Outdoors with the AMC: There's a lot to learn in the outdoors The Union Leader July 15, 2005
Outdoors with the AMC column profiled naturalist and evening programs at
Pinkham Notch Visitor Center and
Highland Center, with a focus on AMC educational offerings.
Metacomet-Matabesett trail volunteers at work Associated Press July 17, 2005
Feature on the Metacomet-Matabesett trail system in Massachusetts and Connecticut gave credit to
volunteers from the Connecticut Park and Forest Association and AMC for spending hundreds of hours each year maintaining the trails.
Mountain Watch on WMUR-TV 9
WMUR-TV 9
July 20, 2005
WMUR-TV, New Hampshire's ABC affiliate, broadcast a news segment by reporter Kris Nielsen on AMC's
Mountain Watch citizen science program July 20. The segment focused on alpine plant monitoring and air quality monitoring on Mt. Washington.
Renovated Cardigan Lodge featured The Union Leader July 21, 2005
Paula Tracy’s feature on recent renovations to AMC
Cardigan Lodge and
High Cabin, which also noted local AMC history and Cardigan’s focus on families and educational programming, included a full-page photo spread the following day in the July 22
Union Leader.
Discover summer nights with AMCThe Boston Globe July 22, 2005
Editorial on nighttime outdoor excursions highlighted guided moonlight canoeing trips and beach walks offered by groups such as the AMC.
Little Lyford Pond Camps ideal year round retreatCaledonian Record July 22, 2005
Following a recent visit to AMC’s
Little Lyford Pond Camps, Gary Moore recalled his Maine sporting camp experience in his column “Thoughts on the Out-of-Doors.” Highlights included rustic cabins, delicious food, fishing, paddling, hiking to Gulf Hagas, and a visit to historic Katahdin Iron Works.
Highland Center cover story The Mountain Ear White Mountains & Lakes Region Edition
July 22, 2005
The
Highland Center at Crawford Notch, AMC’s destination for adventure, learning, and lodging in the White Mountains, was the cover story on the July 22-28 edition. Assistant Editor Tom Eastman’s feature article highlighted the center’s outdoor activities, learning opportunities, and “green” architecture.
A Cooperative Conservation Case Study Cooperative Conservation America
July 22, 2005
The AMC’s Katahdin Iron Works Project/
Maine Woods Initiative is a featured case study highlighting cooperative conservation action on the Cooperative Conservation website,
www.cooperativeconservationamerica.org.
Three “valuable” new guidebooks Bangor Daily News
July 23, 2005
Recent review recommended three updated
AMC guidebooks for hiking and paddling—“Maine Mountain Guide,” “Discover Acadia National Park” by Jerry and Marcy Monkman, and "Quiet Water Maine" by Alex Wilson and John Hayes.
Little Lyford Pond Camps featured Concord Monitor
July 24, 2005
Syndicated outdoors columnist Marty Basch focused on the wealth of summertime activities—including paddling, fishing, and hiking—awaiting guests at
Little Lyford Pond Camps. Column also highlighted AMC’s goals for recreation, education, sustainable forestry and land conservation on the property. Column also appears in
Conway Daily Sun, Valley News (Lebanon, NH), NH.com, and
Nashua Telegraph.
Midstate Trail “unsung and overlooked” The Boston Globe July 24, 2005
Globe travel feature on the Midstate Trail highlighted the trail’s many attributes and the numerous organizations and people invested in maintaining it, including the AMC, Green Mountain Club, and Midstate Trail Committee.
AMC huts eliminate the hassle The Union Leader
July 29, 2005
Feature on
AMC huts in the White Mountains recalled a recent visit to Madison Spring Hut and highlighted what makes the AMC hut experience both memorable and unique, in addition to being rich in history.
$4.5 million approved for KIW project Bangor Daily NewsJuly 30, 2005
The Interior Appropriations bill provided $13 million for Maine projects, including $4.5 million in Forest Legacy funding for the Katahdin Iron Works Project, a major component of the AMC’s
Maine Woods Initiative.
