The arrival of spring has brought many new changes to our environments: flowers are in bloom, trees are growing leaves, and animals are arriving in our backyards. Here are a few of the common plants…
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Announcing the 2025 AMC Photo Contest Winners!
From epic adventures and wild mountain views to city bike trails and blazing campfires under starry skies, for over 20 years the AMC Photo Contest has celebrated how our community experiences and protects the outdoors....
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With COVID-19 still at the forefront of our thoughts, there’s another health hazard to keep an eye out for this spring and summer—ticks. While it’s important to continue to follow CDC guidelines when heading outdoors, including wearing a…
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AMC’s Maine Woods Initiative now encompasses nearly 75,000 acres of forest land in the 100-Mile Wilderness region. While timber harvesting on a portion of these lands provides the major source of revenue to defray the…
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When you think of forests you might not think of fish, yet native Eastern Brook Trout and endangered Atlantic Salmon are signature species of the North Maine woods. AMC’s Maine Woods Initiative has been working…
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The following is an excerpt from AMC’s Mountain Skills Manual. Once you have found the perfect site for your camp, you have the task of putting together your tent or sleeping shelter. Before you set…
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Are you looking for ways to honor the environment this Earth Day? As we celebrate the 50th anniversary, let’s start thinking about what you can do today and every day to help protect our…
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Are you into rock climbing? AMC has a community of outdoor enthusiasts who are ready to climb with you! New climbing classes, excursions, and meetups are always being listed on Outdoors Connector. If you’re looking…
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Here’s a paddling workout you can do in your living room or backyard, courtesy of Kathy Ellis, M.S.—a licensed personal trainer, certified yoga trainer, and volunteer Class 2 excursions leader with AMC’s New Hampshire…
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Try these exercises to stay in paddling shape or this at-home rock climbing workout. Whether you’re still in the depths of winter or entering mud season, there’s a good chance you haven’t been doing much hiking…
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