Where’s Winter? Mid-Atlantic Edition
February 2, 2024 We know winter is changing. We can see it in the change in snow, the warm rains, and the above-freezing temperatures. Much of the conversation on changing winters has focused on New…
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There’s a moment I come back to again and again: the end of a day outside. Boots off, shoulders a little sore, the kind of tired that only comes from moving through the woods or...
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February 2, 2024 We know winter is changing. We can see it in the change in snow, the warm rains, and the above-freezing temperatures. Much of the conversation on changing winters has focused on New…
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Unexpected snow days and delays. Winter breaks. Choruses of, “Dad, I’m cooold.” For parents of young children, winter is full of interruptions to routine. But it’s also an opportunity to open kids’ eyes to new…
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Bay Circuit Trail Southern Terminus parking lot. Bay Rd, Kingston MA. Dec 4th, 2023. The stars align for the four of us to meet up on this cool Monday morning: Me, the new Bay Circuit…
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Skyline Sketches are short stories from Appalachia, AMC’s journal of mountaineering and conservation. Each captures a unique perspective about what we feel and the ways we connect in the mountains. Stay tuned for more Skyline…
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This story was originally published in the Summer/Fall 2022 issue of Appalachia Journal. My son was asleep on my back, head craned sideways as he slouched in a child carrier, oblivious to the marathon journey in…
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April 11, 1934: It was relatively warm on the summit of Mount Washington. Below freezing, but not by much. But more comfortable temperatures were not a reason for relief for the staff of the Mount…
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Whether it’s holidays, birthdays, or other special events, gathering and spending time with loved ones is always a joyous occasion. But it can often feel like our celebrations lend themselves to waste: disposable plates and…
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Being outdoors engages all five senses, so capturing these moments with a still image is a special kind of challenge. AMC celebrates the photographers in our community who do just that with our annual photo…
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A river streaming with silvery scales. Tens of thousands of determined fish, swimming upstream and leaping over barriers to spawn. Water teeming with life. This sight was once common from the Gulf of Maine to…
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