

What does it take to protect one of the most breathtaking—and most popular—trails in the Northeast? Head out for a hike on the Franconia Ridge Loop and you might catch AMC’s professional trail crew…
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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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What does it take to protect one of the most breathtaking—and most popular—trails in the Northeast? Head out for a hike on the Franconia Ridge Loop and you might catch AMC’s professional trail crew…
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Cheryl Duckworth has been an Appalachian Mountain Club member since 1992 and a member of the President’s Society since 2008. Originally from New Jersey, Cheryl grew up an avid soccer player and skier. However, she…
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As extreme heat waves, intense rainfall, and wildfire smoke sweep across AMC’s region, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking a dangerous step backward. Its latest proposal, issued on Tuesday, July 29, seeks to…
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From providing hiking information at AMC’s huts and lodges, to leading nature walks, to restoring miles of trails, our team of passionate volunteers are critical to delivering on every aspect of our mission. Each year…
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On December 19, 2024, the U.S. Senate delivered a big win for outdoor recreation, unanimously passing the EXPLORE Act – a bipartisan legislative package aimed at improving and expanding access to the outdoors across the…
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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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If you visit outdoors.org to book a program, stay at one of AMC’s destinations, or join a chapter-led trip, you may notice a fresh vibrancy in your experience. A new logo takes center stage on…
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AMC Maine Woods, April 2024 – Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is thrilled to announce the expansion of its outdoor recreational offerings with the opening of 330 miles of gravel roads for mountain gravel cycling and…
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The outdoors community can be a funny thing. We see the passion of our fellow adventurers everywhere, from trails built by volunteers to land preserved through collective advocacy. But often we walk those trails alone or…
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