Excerpted and adapted from the newly updated Massachusetts Trail Guide and Map, 11th ed., out now from AMC Books. From the summits of the Berkshires to the sands of Cape Cod National Seashore,…
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Meet Me at the Trailhead: Stories of Love and Friendship in the Outdoors
Nothing says “I love you” like breaking trail, offering up your stash of trail mix M&M’s, or cheering each other up a mountain. For so many in the AMC community, the trailhead has been the...
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Nature is unpredictable, and any outing into the backcountry can present challenges and dangers. Preparation is key to preventing and treating injuries or navigating out of a tricky situation while hiking, paddling, or climbing. Packing…
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The Connecticut Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club came into existence at approximately 6:45 pm, June 11, 1921, on the summit of West Peak, in Meriden, Conn. AMC members had assembled in response…
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Here’s a Maine fact you may not know: Vacationland’s well-known federal- and state-owned public lands—including Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, and the Bigelow Preserve—account for just 5 percent of the state’s forests. That’s…
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This article contains sensitive content about Anorexia Nervosa and body dysmorphia that may be triggering for some. Please proceed with caution. And don’t hesitate to contact the National Eating Disorder Association during a crisis…
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George Masa, a Japanese immigrant to the United States, is often referred to as the Ansel Adams of the East Coast. His work photographing and mapping the southern peaks of the Appalachian Trail proved crucial…
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DarkSky International granted International Dark Sky Place status to the Appalachian Mountain Club’s 114,000-acre forest in Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness. Greenville, ME May 18, 2021—The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) announced that the Appalachian Mountain Club’s (AMC)…
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AMC’s Maine Woods holds a unique role in the preservation of night sky—nestled within a more secluded part of northern Maine, it’s in the heart of one of few remaining dark skies in the Eastern United…
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Andrew Norkin led AMC’s trails department since 1999, overseeing the construction and maintenance of nearly 2,000 miles of trails annually—from the Bay Circuit Trail in Massachusetts to the mighty Appalachian Trail. Norkin passed away…
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