If you’ve listened to Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season,” you already know this time of year gets a bad reputation—bare trees, grey skies, and that limbo feeling between peak foliage and first snow. But those who…
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Adventure, Love, and the Land That Shapes Us: Stories from the AMC Community
It’s time to pass the mic. Earlier this year, we put out a call for AMC stories in honor of our 150th anniversary. Stories of epic adventures, sweet connections, high mountain summits, and memories from AMC huts and lodges started coming...
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Did you know that AMC has a stash of canoes at remote ponds throughout the Maine Woods–and that they are free and open to the public? “When we bought the land, there was a lot…
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My mind is racing. It’s always racing. I’m the Director of Communications at the Appalachian Mountain Club, and my job is to connect the dots—which means there are a lot of thoughts rattling around my…
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Do you remember October 10th, 2024, when much of the sky over the Northeast came alive with shimmering curtains of pink, red, and green? One minute I was taking the recycling out, and the next—bam….
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You’ve heard about AMC’s High Mountain Huts of the White Mountains: The sweeping mountain views. The hearty communal meals. The lively Croos that run them and wake you up with a song. But did you…
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When people think of New York City, the words “nature,” “hiking,” or “outdoor adventure” probably aren’t the first to come to mind. But maybe they should be. The truth is, NYC is full of opportunities…
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Welcome to Ask AMC, our new advice column! From conservation and climate research to trail tips and backcountry etiquette, we take your questions about the outdoors to AMC’s adventurers, scientists, advocates, experts, and trail leaders…
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The wind’s blowing through your hair. Your water bottle’s half empty, and your shirt is sticking to your back. There’s the smell of pine and sunscreen, the scrape of tires on gravel. You crest the…
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Looking for a getaway that blends wild beauty, outdoor adventure, and cozy cabin comfort? Welcome to Maine! Whether you’re craving the stillness of a remote pond, the thrill of a mountain summit hike, a campfire…
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