Have you heard the good news about gravel? Gravel bikes combine the lighter materials used in road bikes with designs that help riders get off the pavement with confidence. These bikes are built for a…
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Five Ways Federal Budget Cuts Put the Outdoors at Risk
Harmful budget proposals moving through Congress threaten to reverse decades of bipartisan conservation progress and undermine the landmark Great American Outdoors Act. The proposed cuts would slash funding for public lands and outdoor access, breaking the...
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AMC Maine Woods, April 2024 – Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is thrilled to announce the expansion of its outdoor recreational offerings with the opening of 330 miles of gravel roads for mountain gravel cycling and…
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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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Light pollution is a widespread problem that is associated with many threats to human health and the environment, from disrupted circadian rhythms and insomnia to habitat destruction. Many environmental problems can seem insurmountable – issues…
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AMC’s Maine Woods Initiative (MWI) is a vast, ecologically significant swath of land. It’s an important carbon sink, a habitat for numerous threatened species, and home to some of the region’s most pristine…
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