How to Love Winter
The first snow has fallen. Temperatures are dropping. For many people, this time of year comes with a low-key sense of dread. You bundle yourself into thick layers, dig out the ice scraper and shovel,…
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Adventure, Love, and the Land That Shapes Us: Stories from the AMC Community
It’s time to pass the mic. Earlier this year, we put out a call for AMC stories in honor of our 150th anniversary. Stories of epic adventures, sweet connections, high mountain summits, and memories from AMC huts and lodges started coming...
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Indigenous Voices on the New England Trail
TALCOTT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, CT. There’s a dense fog where a view of the Farmington Valley should be. But Jay Levy sees more. And by the time he has concluded his interpretive hike on Indigenous…
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AMC’s Guide to Holiday Gifts with a Purpose
Holiday gifts shouldn’t cost an arm, a leg, or the earth. This season, choose mindful gifts that foster a connection to the outdoors with minimal impact and maximum joy. It’s so much more than a…
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Conservation Advocacy Toolkit
November 12, 2024 After last Tuesday’s election, a change of U.S. leadership is underway that will influence environmental policy for years to come. Just as we have done with every administration, the Appalachian Mountain Club…
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AMC Annual Volunteer Awards
Volunteers bring AMC’s mission to life from Maine to Virginia, often serving as the first point of contact for our outdoor experiences, learning opportunities, and conservation activities. They maintain trails, organize and lead trips,…
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The 30×30 Campaign to Save Nature
Have you heard the term 30×30? As time ticks on toward the benchmark year of 2030, here’s what you need to know about the international movement to mitigate climate change and biodiversity decline, and AMC’s…
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From Maine to the Milky Way: Why Dark Skies...
Did you see the northern lights this year? How about the once-in-80,000 year comet that’s gracing the skies until the end of October? At AMC, we believe that the dark skies are a natural resource…
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A Shift in Perspective: New England Ski for Light...
When people talk about the outdoors, they often talk about the sights: the way a mountain looks from the trailhead. The change in vegetation as they climb. The view from the summit. For people who…
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What I Did This Summer: Reflections from the AMC...
The AMC Research team has been hard at work this summer collecting data on alpine zones, mountain plants, air quality, water quality, and more. Summer is a special time for the research team, with new…
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