At work, AMC director of trails Alex DeLucia demonstrates how to safely wield dangerous equipment; chainsaws and bowsaws, pickaxes and Pulaskis. On his days off, he trades power tools for a bow and arrow and…
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Vote Yes on Question 6 to Protect Massachusetts’ Outdoors
As Massachusetts voters head to the polls this November, they have a generational opportunity to shape the future of the outdoors. Ballot Question 6 holds the key to cleaner water, healthier forests, and more accessible...
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It’s fall in the Northeast, and you know what that means—leaf-peeping season is here! From fiery reds to golden yellows, the region’s forests are about to put on a spectacular show. At AMC, we’ve been…
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This story was featured in the Winter/Spring 2026 issue of Appalachia Journal. We rose early, while it was cool, for our nine-mile hike. We wanted to beat the heat and thunderstorms forecast for late that…
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If you’re planning an overnight trip into New Hampshire’s Pemigewasset (Pemi) Wilderness, there’s an important update to keep in mind before you head out. Beginning May 1, 2026, all overnight visitors will be required to…
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There’s no one “right” way to volunteer with AMC—just the one that fits you. Getting involved can look a lot of different ways: maintaining and repairing public trails, leading trips, sharing your expertise, speaking up for conservation, or contributing to community science. Hands-on…
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The Pemigewasset Loop (often called the Pemi Loop) is an iconic 31-mile loop in the Pemigewasset Wilderness, a 45,000-acre area in the center of the White Mountain National Forest. Whereas we call it a loop,…
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It’s winter in the Northeast—and that means snow days! AMC’s winter snow report provides weekly updates from Appalachian Mountain Club locations in Maine from January to March, and New Hampshire throughout the winter. Use this…
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Not everyone dreams of powder days and chairlifts—and that’s okay. Whether you prefer snowy hikes, birdwatching, or getting cozy by the fire, there’s a whole world of winter fun waiting just outside your door. Here…
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As the old Norwegian proverb goes, “there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.” Winter brings wind, snow, and sub-freezing temperatures — but that doesn’t mean you need to stay inside. With…
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