How to Treat a Lightning Injury in the Backcountry
Dr. Tom: How do I prevent getting caught in a lightning storm? What if a member of my party is struck by lightning? If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to a…
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Northeast Fall Foliage Tracker 2026: When and Where to See Peak Colors
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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What to Look for in an Eco Friendly Sunscreen
Protecting your skin from the sun is a no-brainer when it comes to the outdoors. The easiest method, sunscreen, is a top health tip for any activity, but new research connecting coral reef deterioration and…
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Hike This, Not That: 8 Less Crowded Northeast Hiking...
When researching new trails, you often find results for hikes that, while beautiful, are sure to draw a crowd. You may find yourself sharing trails with too many hikers or fighting for parking spaces at…
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What Responsible Forestry Means at AMC
AMC purchased its first parcel of land in Maine’s 100-mile Wilderness in 2003. Today, AMC owns nearly 75,000 acres of land in the Maine Woods, achieving landscape-scale conservation goals, creating a new outdoor recreation destination,…
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How to Swim in a River
With the summer air warm and the water cool, it’s always tempting to jump in for a swim in a river. Swimming in rivers can be great fun, but before you take the plunge, pause…
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Camp Dodge Reopens as AMC‘s Trails Hub in the...
AMC’S century-plus commitment to maintaining hundreds of miles of recreational trails in the East has received a big boost with the renovation of the Camp Dodge Trails Training Center, which closed in 2017. Located four…
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What is the EPA? The Agency’s Origins, Importance, and...
The 1960s were a time of reckoning for humans’ relationship with the planet. The world population ballooned, straining resources. Three centuries of unregulated industrialization and urbanization had poisoned Earth’s air, waters, plants, and wildlife….
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A History of the New Hampshire 4,000-Footers List
Peakbagging is the concept in which hikers and climbers attempt to reach a specific set of summits as defined by a list or a set of criteria. Some peakbaggers, known as “highpointers,” try to reach…
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Cool Facts About Common Backyard Plants and Animals
The arrival of spring has brought many new changes to our environments: flowers are in bloom, trees are growing leaves, and animals are arriving in our backyards. Here are a few of the common plants…
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