From epic adventures and wild mountain views to city bike trails and blazing campfires under starry skies, for over 20 years the AMC Photo Contest has celebrated how our community experiences and protects the outdoors….
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Announcing the 2025 AMC Photo Contest Winners!
From epic adventures and wild mountain views to city bike trails and blazing campfires under starry skies, for over 20 years the AMC Photo Contest has celebrated how our community experiences and protects the outdoors....
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When you hear the words “scientific research,” most people think of sterile labs with halogen lights, scientists in white coats, test tubes and beakers. But spend a day in the field with an AMC…
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Did you know that AMC has a stash of canoes at remote ponds throughout the Maine Woods–and that they are free and open to the public? “When we bought the land, there was a lot…
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Looking for a getaway that blends wild beauty, outdoor adventure, and cozy cabin comfort? Welcome to Maine! Whether you’re craving the stillness of a remote pond, the thrill of a mountain summit hike, a campfire…
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Carolyn Ziegra hits the gas. There’s the nip of cold through my jacket, my hair blowing behind me. The smell of pine, the whoosh of snowmobile runners hitting powder. And we’re off. It’s 15 degrees…
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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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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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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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Earlier this month, a group of outdoor enthusiasts gathered at AMC’s Medawisla Lodge for the inaugural See the Dark Festival – a weeklong celebration of the ecological, recreational, and cultural benefits of the night sky….
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