3. Shoot Picture-perfect Flowers.
Spend a weekend with pro photographer and AMC author Jerry Monkman as you hike from Lakes of the Clouds Hut amidst the incomparable explosion of alpine flowers. You haven't seen flowers until you see the cinquefoil, mountain avens, and wild raspberry that bloom above treeline. (See the new spring/summer workshops catalog.)

4. Backpack with Intrepid Women.
Head into the wilderness on a four-day backcountry adventure guaranteed to bring out the self-sufficient, self-confident backpacker in you. Master the basics of packing, food preparation, trip planning, navigation, and low-impact camping, all in the supportive camaraderie of women. (See the new spring/summer workshops catalog.)

5. Discover Deer Isle.
This archipelago, "the heart of the Maine coast," makes the perfect setting for some hearty paddling and complete unwinding. Over the course of five days, you can swim in an old quarry, hike in search of feral sheep, stroll a beach you'd swear was in the Caribbean, and paddle in and among these beautiful islands. (See the new spring/summer workshops catalog.)

6. Agog on Umbagog.
The "jewel of the Northern Forest," Lake Umbagog stretches for miles across a remote swath of northern New Hampshire and Maine. Home to dozens of birds, including resident bald eagles, the lake is one of the Northeast's premiere wildlife watching areas. Camp on the lake's bucolic shore by night and explore its pristine waters by day. (See the new spring/summer workshops catalog.)

7. Hit the Hardest Huts.
Hiking to Greenleaf and Galehead huts is one of the most intense and rewarding experiences in all the Presidentials. Traverse the challenging Garfield Ridge that stretches from Mount Lafayette to Galehead Hut and find yourself in the magnificent Pemigewasset Wilderness — all in one unforgettable weekend. (See the new spring/summer workshops catalog.)

8. Go to the Grand Canyon.
The Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, that is. Just in time for the June blooming of the mountain laurel, this moderately paced 32-mile backpack along the West Rim Trail will take you by spectacular vistas and viewpoints, and up and down some serious trail. Contact Richard Story in the Delaware Valley Chapter: 908-243-7518 or rixtory@rcn.com.

9. Mobilize on Martha's Vineyard.
Spend the long sunlight days of summer's first weekend on the Boston Chapter's Annual Totally Casual Martha's Vineyard Bike Trip. Enjoy two days of mildly hilly riding, delicious chocolate, lodging, and the sunset ferryboat cruise back to the mainland. For information and registration, contact Bruce Ressler: bruce.ressler@alum.mit.edu or 508-435-9633.

10. Put Your Family On the Rocks.
Just because you've got the little ones in tow doesn't mean you can't still have some thrills and adventure. While other families are playing mini golf, why not bring your gang to the storied crags of Cathedral Ledge near Conway, N.H., and together learn about equipment, technique, and the special concerns of young climbers. (See the new spring/summer workshops catalog.)