Top 7 Ways to Get Outdoors with AMC in...
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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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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AMC’s Top Conservation Successes of 2024
At AMC we spent the year protecting land, securing funding for conservation, and of course, getting outside with our community. We’ve climbed mountains and gone on paddles, advocated with our local representatives, and managed forests…
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Stars in Our Eyes: AMC’s 2025 Skygazing Guide,...
We’ll be the first to admit we’re a bit starry-eyed. From Virginia to Maine, you can often find us outside with our heads tilted up, trying to get a glimpse of shimmering constellations, exhilarating meteor…
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The EXPLORE Act Passed in Congress! Here’s What You...
On December 19, 2024, the U.S. Senate delivered a big win for outdoor recreation, unanimously passing the EXPLORE Act – a bipartisan legislative package aimed at improving and expanding access to the outdoors across the…
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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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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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