It’s fall in the Northeast, and you know what that means—leaf-peeping season is here! From fiery reds and oranges to golden yellows, the region’s forests are about to put on their most spectacular show. At…
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AMC’s First Youth Climate Summit
On April 10th, more than 120 high school students from across northern Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine gathered at the Highland Center for the Appalachian Mountain Club’s inaugural Youth Climate Summit. The event included a...
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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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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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On a freezing night in early May, a search and rescue crew set off into a squall on a high-stakes mission: a 63-year-old man had vanished somewhere near Franconia Ridge. He’d been missing for three…
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A short drive from New York City, you can discover a variety of breathtaking vistas, natural landscapes, and recreational opportunities from hiking trails to paddling routes and more. Stay at one of the Appalachian Mountain…
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Welcome to New Hampshire! Planning a New Hampshire vacation with the Appalachian Mountain Club? Read on for suggestions on making the most of your trip, whether you stay close to the lodge or venture around…
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We’ve entered the weird part of winter: slush, freezing rain, rock-hard snowbanks, slick roads. Microspikes or mud boots? Who even knows. It’s the season that can’t make up its mind, with temperatures hovering between winter…
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A couple of years ago, I started keeping something that I call a “joy calendar.” Life was moving a little too fast, and I’d said yes to too many things, which were piling up and…
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