As the seasons turn, I try to keep ahead of what my 3-year-old needs so that she can enjoy being outdoors. But she grew 4 inches in the past year, so the winter boots we…
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Lynda Cohen Performing Arts Series
Lynda Cohen Performing Arts Series Inspired by her love for music and the mountains, Lynda Cohen imagined a free concert series where people from far and wide could come together among the mountains of Crawford…
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Plan a Winter Adventure with AMC
Plan a Winter Adventure with AMC Are you ready for a winter adventure? You don’t have to get on a plane to get outside—for those of you looking to Be Outdoors this winter, AMC’s lodges…
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Tips For Getting Your Kids Outdoors This Winter
Unexpected snow days and delays. Winter breaks. Choruses of, “Dad, I’m cooold.” For parents of young children, winter is full of interruptions to routine. But it’s also an opportunity to open kids’ eyes to new…
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Do Cell Phones Belong in the Mountains?
This story was originally published in the Summer/Fall 2022 issue of Appalachia Journal. My son was asleep on my back, head craned sideways as he slouched in a child carrier, oblivious to the marathon journey in…
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AMC’s Guide for Celebrating Sustainably
Whether it’s holidays, birthdays, or other special events, gathering and spending time with loved ones is always a joyous occasion. But it can often feel like our celebrations lend themselves to waste: disposable plates and…
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The 2023 AMC Photo Contest Winners Are Here
Being outdoors engages all five senses, so capturing these moments with a still image is a special kind of challenge. AMC celebrates the photographers in our community who do just that with our annual photo…
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Managing Extreme Mountain Weather
If you first think about weather when a drop of rain hits you, you’re way too late. One of the great variables of any trip into the mountains of the Northeast is the weather. In…
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Backpacking for Beginners
You’ve built confidence on day hikes. You were inspired by a trip to an AMC Lodge to spend more time outdoors. Maybe you just looked at a map, pointed to place deep in the backcountry…
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Picaridin vs DEET: Which Is the Best Insect Repellent?
Ticks are an unwelcome, but prevalent companion for many who enjoy the outdoors. They are especially common throughout the Northeast and even long cold winters do little to tamp down the population. Although most tick…
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