There is nothing better than seeing nature’s most magical places through the eyes of a child. For many lifelong outdoor enthusiasts, the chance to climb, hike, and explore with littles ones (or big kids!) is…
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“Mommy’s Going to March Us Up the Mountain”: Jean Camuso on Her Family’s Lifelong Love of the AMC Huts
Jean Camuso’s connection to AMC’s High Mountain Huts started over 40 years ago, when she took her two young sons on a hike to Lonesome Lake. From early adventures (including a memorable mid-trail “strike” that was swiftly resolved with peanut...
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There are 231 miles of the Bay Circuit Trail, and that’s just the beginning. The trail and greenway, which AMC maintains with local partners, loops through the Greater Boston area, from the mouth of the…
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Spring in the Northeast can be a tough time to get outdoors. Ski season is wrapping up. Trails are still covered in snow and ice, or entering the depths of mud season. Conditions can range…
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If you’re seeking to escape the urban bustle and find some forest bathing comfort in the woods, look no further than Harriman State Park. The second-largest state park in New York, Harriman offers visitors an…
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Experiencing the magnificence of the Southern Presidential Range in the White Mountains is unmatched—within a few miles of hiking, the trail brings you above the treeline to pristine views of rolling blue summits that…
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This article has been adapted from Lisa Densmore Ballard’s original blog – Hiking with Dogs: A Guide to Bringing Your Best Friend on the Trail. Most dogs, regardless of size, make excellent hiking companions—if they…
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National Trails Day® is an annual event hosted by the American Hiking Society that encourages support of our nation’s public trails. Taking place on the first Saturday in June, National Trails Day® is made up…
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While there may still be some remnants of snow in the mountains, spring has gradually begun to creep up on us. With the first buds on the trees and warmer weather approaching, you might be…
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The White Mountains compose a region of bare mountain summits; extensive views; deep, glacially scoured ravines; fascinating plants and animals; enchanted evergreen forests; and cold mountain streams tumbling over boulders in fantastic patterns. It’s no…
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