Volunteers bring AMC’s mission to life from Maine to Virginia, often serving as the first point of contact for our outdoor experiences, learning opportunities, and conservation activities. They maintain trails, organize and lead trips,…
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“We Cannot Take Enjoying Nature for Granted”: A Conversation with Ramon Cruz
AMC board member Ramón Cruz is the former President of the Sierra Club and has over 25 years of experience intersecting the fields of sustainability, environmental policy, urban planning, energy and climate change. He has worked in...
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Great things do come in small packages. Spanning only 37 miles from east to west, Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S. by area. But there’s plenty of outdoor adventure within its compact…
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If you first think about weather when a drop of rain hits you, you’re way too late. One of the great variables of any trip into the mountains of the Northeast is the weather. In…
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There is nothing better than seeing nature’s most magical places through the eyes of a child. For many lifelong outdoor enthusiasts, the chance to climb, hike, and explore with littles ones (or big kids!) is…
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The Mid-Atlantic Highlands region encompasses 3.4 million-acres of scenic greenway, including rolling hills and green waterways, that stretch from western Connecticut, through New York and New Jersey, and across Pennsylvania. The area is brimming with…
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If you’re seeking to escape the urban bustle and find some forest bathing comfort in the woods, look no further than Harriman State Park. The second-largest state park in New York, Harriman offers visitors an…
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During my time as a Scientists in Parks intern working with the National Park Service and AMC, my focus was along the New England National Scenic Trail. Part of my role was to help launch…
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Experiencing the magnificence of the Southern Presidential Range in the White Mountains is unmatched—within a few miles of hiking, the trail brings you above the treeline to pristine views of rolling blue summits that…
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One of the best-kept secrets of our Maine Woods destinations is the incredible stargazing opportunities that exist due to its exceptional dark skies. This region is one of the darkest places remaining on the East…
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