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- Category: Conservation & Climate
- How to Protect the Night Sky
- What Is a Dark Sky?
- Conserving the Highlands
- Community Snow Observations Come to the White Mountains
- Vote for the Outdoors
- Federal Bill Gives a Boost to Climate and Conservation
- 5 Things I Learned as a Community Science Intern Working with AMC
- See the Dark: Exploring Maine’s International Dark Sky Park
- Net Zero: What It Is and How You Can Help
- A Lofty Goal: How AMC is Helping Protect 30 Percent of Land by 2030
- Four Key Ties Between Conservation and Recreation
- 4 Ways Land Conservation Helps Fight Climate Change
- AMC’s Waters and Rivers Protection Fund Expands Whitewater Paddling Across the Region
- 5 Ways to Support 30 by 30
- Trail Keepers: AMC’s Commitment to Resilient Footpaths in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
- Crazier River: The Neversink River Goes Rogue in the Climate Crisis
- Climate Change in the Mountains: AMC-led Journal Issue Explores the Impacts
- What Snow Cover Tells Us About Changing Winters in the Northeast
- Track Alpine Plants Across the Northeast with iNaturalist
- Help track flowers and fauna along the Appalachian Trail with iNaturalist
- The Past, Present, and Future of AMC’s Land Conservation Work in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
- Should the Delaware Water Gap Receive National Park Status?
- We Speak for the Trees: Behind-the-Scenes at AMC’s 10-Year Carbon Project Inventory
- How Climate Change May Be Shifting the Mountain Tree Line
- How and Why AMC Collects Clouds on Mount Washington
- An Unfair Burden: Why Environmental Justice Means Cleaner Air for Cities Like Chelsea, Mass.
- The Only Human for Miles: Deep in the Maine Woods With an AMC Aquatic Researcher
- Water: Love It, Protect It.
- ‘America the Beautiful’ Plan Would Conserve 30 Percent of U.S. Land by 2030
- Why I Advocate: How a Lifetime Outdoors Turned Me Into a Conservationist
- The Climate is Changing. So are We.
- The Basics of Climate Change: Science, Consequences, and Solutions
- AMC Climate Change Research, Past and Present
- Who Owns Maine’s Land?
- Preserving the Dark Skies of the Maine Woods
- Tiny and Triumphant: How a Team Approach Saved Robbins’ Cinquefoil from Extinction
- They’re Ba-aaack: Brood X Cicadas To Re-Emerge This Spring
- Get to Know These 6 Common Alpine Plants and Flowers in New Hampshire
- Thank a Trail Maintenance Crew: Cleaning Up the Backcountry for Summer Hiking and Camping
- Help AMC Scientists Study Climate Change’s Effect on Alpine Plants
- A Decade of Change in the Maine Woods
- How You Can Help Research Alpine Amphibians in the White Mountains Using iNaturalist
- Be Underground: Inside the Dark and Delightful World of Caving and Cave Conservation
- How Changing Winters in the Northeast Affect Black Bears
- ‘Protect the View’ Campaign Working to Preserve Trail Views and Experiences
- Climate Change Impacts in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic—And What We Can Do
- A State-by-State Guide to Climate Change Plans in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
- Electric Vehicles Are More Affordable Than Ever. Here’s Why.
- How your Commute Affects Air Pollution and Climate Change
- The Mid-Atlantic Highlands and the Highlands Conservation Act: An Explainer
- Debunking 5 Common Climate Change Myths
- A Clean Air Win – Time for Action
- Federal Public Land Types: What They Are and How to Protect Them
- As New England Winters Warm, Ticks are Killing Moose at High Rates
- Poll: Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Voters Support the Transportation and Climate Initiative
- We must act swiftly and boldly to tackle climate change
- Implementing the Great American Outdoors Act
- Environmental Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Army Corps for Indefensible CMP Corridor Analysis
- Maine organizations receive $1 million federal grant to protect over 13,000 acres of wildlife habitat
- Fire in the Forest: The Science and History of Prescribed Burns in the New Jersey Pine Barrens
- How West Coast Wildfires Affect the White Mountains
- Leave No Trace: Plan Ahead and Prepare
- What is Air Pollution?
- The Clean Air Act and the White Mountains: An Air Quality Success Story
- The Effects of Climate Change
- Monitoring the Bicknell’s Thrush in the Maine Woods
- Climate vs Weather: How They Differ, How They’re Connected
- The Causes of Climate Change
- Go Green: 10 Tips for a More Sustainable Lifestyle
- From Source to Tap: Mapping Drinking Water Origins in AMC’s Region
- Choppy Waters: Will Changes to a Northern PA Dam Threaten the Poconos Whitewater Economy?
- What to Look for in an Eco Friendly Sunscreen
- What Responsible Forestry Means at AMC
- What is the EPA? The Agency’s Origins, Importance, and Future
- Cool Facts About Common Backyard Plants and Animals
- How AMC is Fighting Climate Change Through Carbon Credits
- Finding Success in the Forest – AMC’s Fish Habitat Restoration Project
- Simple ways to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
- The Dragonfly Mercury Project at Joshua Tree National Park
- New England Winter is Getting Shorter and Less Snowy. Here’s Why.
- The Story of U.S. Public Land Loss in One Alarming Infographic
- Not Extinct Yet: 6 Threatened or Endangered Species From the UN Report
- How a Wild and Scenic Designation Will Protect Northeastern Rivers
- Leave No Trace This Spring on These (Mostly) Paved Bike Trails
- The Next Northern Pass? AMC Intervenes on NECEC
- Northern Pass Finally Nixed?
- Leave No Trace (LNT) for Trekking Poles
- Tips for Identifying New England’s Winter Birds
- In the Zone: Exploring the Ecozones of the White Mountains
- In Land We Trust: A History of AMC Land Protection
- How Do You Recycle a Used Stove Fuel Canister?
- The Ecological Value of Wilderness
- Is a Tent Footprint Worth It?
- Category: Culture & History
- History of the White Mountain Guide
- Three Miles of Music: A Music Camp Goes Its Own Way on AMC Three Mile Island
- On the Trail Together: A Conversation with Rachel and Marshall Rowe
- The Best Medicine: A Conversation with Jason Straus, MD
- The Surprising Story Behind New England’s Stone Walls
- Gear Access: How AMC Supports Local Educators through Gear Libraries
- The Bluebird Chronicles: A Catskills Romance
- All Along the Watchtower: How Women Forest Fire Lookouts Kept the Northeast Safe
- Finding Myself on the Bay Circuit Trail
- The 2022 AMC Photo Contest Winners Have Arrived
- Be Wary of the Hind-Leg Kick: Memories of donkey driving in the Sandwich Notch area of New Hampshire
- A Day—and 150 Years—in the Nordmarka: Skiing through a Norwegian forest is everyone’s right
- Board of Directors Spotlight: A Q&A With Chair Yvette Austin Smith
- Black History Month: Sharing Personal Experiences in the Outdoors
- Black History Month: Celebrating the Achievements of Black Explorers
- Black History Month: Contemplating Inclusion in the Outdoors
- A Photo History of AMC Winter Hut Caretakers
- 5 Black Heroes of Conservation and Outdoor Recreation
- Light Snow in the White Mountains: A Close Call
- Wayfinding: Historical Journals, Maps, and Hikers of the Pemigewasset Wilderness
- A Ranger Shares Stories of Beauty, Humor, and Terror from His Two Decades in Baxter State Park in This Wild Land
- Four Strangers, One Passion, and an Inextricable Bond Through Hiking in the Northeast
- A Florida Girl’s Guide to Hiking in the White Mountains
- On the Border of the New Hampshire Pemigewasset Wilderness with my AMC Outdoor Guide
- My Dad Hiked all 48 New Hampshire 4000 Footers in his 80s. Here’s How He Did It.
- The AMC Adventure Travel Program: A Personal Journey
- Wyn Wiley/Pattie Gonia Part II: The Queen in All of Us
- Wyn Wiley/ Pattie Gonia Part 1: The Queen in All of Us
- Inclusive Outdoors Project: Improving Access to the Outdoors
- Earl B. Hunter Jr.: Campfire Conversations
- The Knife Edge of Grief: Remembering My Son on Katahdin, the Mountain He Loved
- Jennifer Pharr Davis: Superhuman Hiker
- 120 Years of Botany, Discovery, and Surveying at AMC’s Three Mile Island Camp
- Mirna Valerio: Running with the ‘Mirnavator’
- Mario Rigby: The Modern Eco-Explorer
- A Way Outdoors: Thoughts on Race, Loving Nature, and Hiking to the Highest Point in Every State
- Black Explorers of History Part 2: James Beckwourth and Matthew Henson
- Black Explorers of History Part 1: Esteban de Dorantes and York
- Sibusiso Vilane: The First Black Man to Summit Mount Everest
- An Adoptive Father on Love, Race, and the Healing Power of Nature
- Mind Over Mountain: Hiking Through Mental Illness in the White Mountains
- AMC Backcountry Caretaker Program Turns 50
- I Love to Walk: A Hiker’s Journey Through Love, Loss, and Healing
- Why I Volunteer With AMC: Crystal Williams, New York–North Jersey Chapter
- Hiking on New Hampshire’s Cohos Trail With Its Founder
- Why I Give: AMC Donor Stephen Corman on Why He Supports the Outdoors
- An Idea Turns 100: A Photo History of The Appalachian Trail
- Lessons from the Summit of Mount Eisenhower
- Getting Back Out: A City-Dweller’s Reflection on Nature in Place
- A History of Juneteenth
- The AMC Connecticut Chapter Celebrates its First 100 Years
- From Small to Strong: Battling Anorexia on the Appalachian Trail
- George Masa: How a Japanese Photographer Helped Preserve the Smoky Mountains
- Hiking with Hope: Between Cancer Treatments, N.H. Woman Pursues Rare White Mountain Feat
- The Towering Mapmakers: Mount Washington and the Early Efforts to Map the White Mountains
- Racism and the Land: A Timeline
- The Troubled History of Inclusion in American Outdoor Spaces
- A Granite State Centenary: AMC’s New Hampshire Chapter at 100
- Two years, 84 Miles: Section-hiking Pennsylvania’s Standing Stone Trail With AMC’s Delaware Valley Chapter
- Whose Nature Is It? Resources on Race and Inclusion in the Outdoors
- Save a Tree, Save a Neighborhood: Hattie Carthan, Brooklyn’s ‘Tree Lady’
- Grandma Gatewood: The First Woman to Solo Hike the Entire Appalachian Trail
- Nine Women Who Have Impacted the Outdoors
- The Legislation That Saved the White Mountain Region
- How the Presidential Peaks Got Their Names
- Why These Northeast Women Are Addicted to Winter Surfing
- Seeing Familiar Mount Cardigan with New Eyes
- Bonding with my 16-year-old on the NE67
- The Closed Outdoors
- The Vertical Mile
- Going Small
- Civil Rights History on Public Lands
- The Essential Outdoors: How One City-Dweller Gets Her Nature Fix Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
- My Only Rescue
- Meet Archivist Becky Fullerton, Keeper of Nearly 150 Years of AMC History
- AMC Backcountry Skiing Guidebook Author Reflects on Its Origins Three Decades Later
- Holding Back
- Essential Books to Read this Winter
- Given to the Winds
- No Ordinary Croo: Diary of a Hut Caretaker During COVID-19
- Officials: Mountain Search and Rescue Went Up as the Unprepared Headed Out
- The Haunting Tale of Nancy Barton
- From New York to New Zealand, Judi Desire is Solo Bike Touring Her Way Around the World
- The Forgotten History of Walden Pond
- ‘We Didn’t Expect to See You’: Racism and Profiling on Katahdin
- THE UNLIKELY THRU HIKER
- As an Immigrant Woman of Color, Invisibility Kept Me Safe Outdoors—Until It Didn’t
- V-J Day at 75: A Hiker Recalls a Mount Washington Hike and Return to a War’s End
- Alien Abduction in the White Mountains
- The Willey Family Tragedy
- A History of the New Hampshire 4,000-Footers List
- History of Tuckerman Ravine
- Joe Dodge
- Who Pays for Search and Rescue? Behind the Tricky Economics of New Hampshire SAR
- English Jack, the Hermit of Crawford Notch
- A History of Katahdin
- AMC Member Reflects on Hiking to the Everest Base Camp at 84
- Exclusive Book Excerpt: The Unlikely Thru-Hiker
- Not Here, Not Now
- Meet the New Yorker Who Has Been Solo Backpacking for More Than 50 Years
- Trail Days Turns a Tiny Appalachian Trail Town into One Big, Sweaty Party
- AT Redemption
- Rescue in the White Mountains
- Trail Running in the White Mountains: Q&A With Ski the Whites’ Andrew Drummond
- 4,000-footer Drops Off List of 48
- Emotional Rescue
- Beyond Hygge: How to Embrace Winter Outside as the Scandinavians Do
- Original Instructions: A Nipmuc Storyteller Reflects on Nature
- When Danger Calls: Search and Rescue in the Maine Woods
- Female Guides Are Narrowing the Gender Gap Outdoors
- High Jinxed: A Hiker Investigates His Fear of Heights
- On Reaching the End of the Trail
- Too Cold: The Death of Kate Matrosova
- It’s the Wind That Kills You: An Exclusive Preview of ‘Desperate Steps’
- Exploring Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness
- Category: Destinations & Travel
- Lodge-to-Lodge Skiing in the Maine Woods: What to Expect
- The New England Trail’s Next Step
- Explore New England’s Stone Walls on These 5 Hikes
- Best Spring Hikes in the Northeast
- Section Hiking the Appalachian Trail in Connecticut
- A Breath of Fresh Air: 8 Hikes on the Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts
- 6 Transit-Accessible Outdoor Spaces in Washington, D.C.
- 8 Transit-Accessible Outdoor Spaces Near New York City
- Know Before You Go: Shenandoah National Park
- 6 Transit-Accessible Outdoor Spaces Near Boston
- Know Before You Go: The Best Kept Secrets in Acadia National Park
- Off the Beaten Path: 7 Less-Crowded Hikes in Acadia National Park
- 8 Quiet Water Paddles in New York
- How to See a Moose in New England
- 6 of the Best Hikes in Southern New Hampshire
- Where to Backcountry Ski in the Northeast
- Groups File for Injunction to Halt CMP’s Premature Plans to Begin Corridor Work
- Transport Yourself: Hikes for History Buffs
- Explore Fall Foliage on These 6 Bike Rides
- Hike to Mizpah Spring Hut and Mount Pierce
- Stargazing: How and Where to Go to See the Stars
- Hike This, Not That: 8 Less Crowded Northeast Hiking Trails
- Visit an Urban Wild Near You
- 7 Easy Snowshoe Trails to Try This Winter
- Where to Winter Camp in the Northeast
- Hikes & Hops: 8 Great Trails Near Breweries
- 10 Easy Hikes to Catch Peak Foliage in the Appalachian Region
- Hike to the High Point in 8 Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern States
- 5 Easy Day Paddles on the Saco River
- 6 Paddles, Bikes, and Hikes in Rhode Island
- Intro to Whitewater: An AMC Trip Leader Wants to Run a River With You
- Learn the Ropes: 8 Outdoor Spots for Beginner Climbing
- 8 Wildflower Hikes to Brighten Your Spring and Summer
- 8 Great Day Hikes on Long Trails (Near Cities!)
- Where to Glade Ski in New Hampshire, Thanks to Granite Backcountry Alliance
- 8 Places to Cross-Country Ski for Beginners
- 8 Northeastern Hikes with Stunning Bridge Views
- 8 Hikes on American Indian Footpaths
- 9 Whitewater River Rafting Trips in New England and the Northeast
- Mahoosuc Notch: Hiking the A.T.’s Longest Mile — and Then Some
- 8 Quiet Water Paddling Escapes
- 3 Classic Backcountry Ski Routes in the Northeast
- A Breeze Blows Through It: 8 Cool Summer Hikes
- Rocks for Jocks: 8 Geology Hikes in the Northeast
- Go With the Flow: 8 Water Trail Adventures
- The Northville-Placid Trail: The Oldest Long-Distance Trail You’ve Never Heard Of
- 8 Blue-Blazed Snowshoe Hikes off the Appalachian Trail
- 5 Breathtaking Backcountry Ski Adventures
- 18 Fall Foliage Hikes and Bikes
- Backcountry Shelters and Camping on Mount Greylock’s Western Slopes
- Great Places to go River Tubing with Kids
- Rail Trail Roundup: The Best Tracks-Turned-Bike-Paths in the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic
- Best Day Hikes Near New York City
- Best Day Hikes Near Boston
- Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast
- 6 Treks to Frozen Waterfalls
- Over the River and Through the City: 8 City Snowshoe Routes
- Where to Snowshoe on the Appalachian Trail
- Best Stargazing in the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic
- 6 Often Overlooked Hikes in Southern New Hampshire
- 7 Easy Winter Hikes
- Fine Foliage Hikes
- Rugged Routes: 6 of the Hardest Hikes in the Northeast
- Outdoor Trips with Kids: Best Family Backpacking in New England and the Mid-Atlantic
- Hikes in the 100-Mile Wilderness
- 11 Great Family Hikes near Waterfalls, Rivers, and Lakes
- 10 Fun and Easy Summer Activities with Kids
- Hikes for Kids of All Ages
- Family Friendly Tent-Only Campgrounds
- Hikes to Geologic Sites
- Best Backpacking Trips in New England: Early Season High Elevation Trips
- Best Backpacking Trips in New England: Early Season Trips
- Best Appalachian Trail Hikes
- Category: Features
- Building an Accessible Trail on Mount Cardigan
- From the White Mountain Huts to the Giant Races: Meet Katie Schide and Hillary Gerardi
- The Man Behind AMC’s Trail Signs
- Year in Review
- Five Indigenous Authors on Land and Nature
- Do Cell Phones Belong in the Mountains?
- Visitors See the Dark at AMC’s Inaugural Dark Sky Festival
- Rumney Together: Lessons from AMC’s Inaugural Climbing Festival
- Expanding Hispanic Outdoor Opportunity at Harriman State Park
- Category: News
- AMC Appoints Nicole Zussman as President and CEO
- For Outdoor Enthusiasts, Supreme Court EPA Ruling is Mixed
- Franconia Ridge Trail Loop Gets Boost In Federal Budget
- The Trail to Here: A Conversation with Susan Arnold
- Susan Arnold Named Interim CEO of Appalachian Mountain Club
- AMC President and CEO John Judge Accepts Role at Different Organization
- AMC Annual Volunteer Awards
- Celebrate AMC’s Maine Dark Sky Designation
- AMC Endorses Maine Ballot Question #1
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Awards Multi-Million Dollar Recovery Land Acquisition Grant to the State of Maine for the Appalachian Mountain Club
- Appalachian Mountain Club Presents: Unlikely Stories Podcast
- Appalachian Trail Towns Again Welcome Thru-Hikers—With a Few Twists
- Meet Scott Crowder, Director of the New Hampshire Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry Development
- AMC’s Maine Woods Property Certified as an International Dark Sky Park
- New Shelter in Maine Will Honor the Late Andrew Norkin, AMC’s Longtime Trails Director
- AMC to Restore Imp Shelter in White Mountain National Forest
- AMC Wants to Hear Your Story!
- AMC to Auction Historic Vittorio Sella Photographs to Benefit Trails, Conservation, and Archives
- Meet Your 2021 AMC Photo Contest Winners
- AMC Stands in Solidarity With the Asian-American Community Against Violence and Racism
- AMC’s Appalachia Journal is Now Available Online
- AMC Praises Recent Administrative Action on LWCF
- Appalachian Mountain Club Receives Prestigious Land Conservation Award
- A Reflection on Chaos at The Capitol
- Climate Change Will Shape the Future of New Hampshire’s Ski Industry
- New Backcountry Skiing Guidebook Serves Unprecedented Interest in Sport
- Great American Outdoors Act Signed into Law, Fully Funding LWCF
- AMC Maine Maps Are Now Available on Your Mobile Device
- AMC STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH BLACK LIVES MATTER
- The Outdoors Should be Safe for Everyone
- Why Hispanic Outdoor Participation is On the Rise
- A Land Dispute Threatens a Popular Vermont Mountain Bike Trail System
- Camp Dodge Reopens as AMC‘s Trails Hub in the White Mountains
- How Mount Washington Helped Scientists Better Monitor Mount Everest Weather
- Glen Onoko Closure: Why Officials Shut Down One of Pennsylvania’s Most Popular Hiking Trails
- Category: Outdoor Resources
- AMC’s Guide to Spring Outdoors
- White Mountain Mysteries
- Interviews with Bears
- Day Four: A rescuer’s account of a hiker’s baffling survival
- Gifts that Give Back to the Outdoors: AMC’s Holiday Gift Guide
- Northeast Fall Foliage Tracker
- Recommended Hikes in Harriman State Park
- From Lodge to Hut: Hiking the Southern Presidentials with AMC
- Hiking With Dogs: How to Hike Safely and Considerately
- 5 Ways to Celebrate National Trails Day
- Tips for Spring Hiking
- Best Day Hikes in the White Mountains
- Three Season Hiking and Backpacking Gear List
- Getting in Shape for Summer
- Appalachia Gear Review: The AllTrails App
- Considerations for Backpacking on the BCT
- How to Choose the Right Backpacking Pack for Your Next Adventure
- Snowshoeing 101: Tips and Tricks for Beginners
- Five Wheelchair Accessible Trails Across the AMC Region
- How to Choose the Right Cross-Country Skis
- How to Prepare for a Winter Stay at an AMC Hut
- Summit 2022 Preview: How Not to End Up in the Appalachia Accidents Report
- Best Backcountry Skiing at Mount Cardigan
- How to Set Up the Perfect Winter Backcountry Camp Site
- How—and Why—to Volunteer with AMC
- Record Snow Observations with AMC Community Science
- Shoulder Safety: Be Prepared and Have Fun on Your Late-Fall Hike
- Capturing the Colors: How to Master Fall Foliage Photography
- Don’t Let Your Period Keep You from Camping or Hiking. Pack a Menstruation Preparedness Kit.
- What Am I Not Seeing? Practicing Empathy in Outdoor Leadership—and Life
- A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking in the White Mountains
- How to Poop in the Woods
- Go Off-Road: Trail Running for Beginners
- Avoid These Common Beginner Hiking Mistakes
- Current Affairs: Swiftwater Paddling for Beginners
- 8 Great Hikes in Massachusetts
- The 10 Essentials: What to Pack For a Backcountry Hike
- Trail Anatomy 101: Hiking Trail Types and Features
- Affordable Outdoor Equipment and Cheap Gear Hacks
- Plan and Lead Your First Family Hiking, Biking, or Paddling Outing
- How Being Outdoors Can Relieve Stress and Anxiety
- How to Make Summiting New Hampshire’s 4000 Footers even more Challenging
- How to Avoid Needing a Winter Rescue in the Backcountry
- How to Build a Rail Trail: Pennsylvania, New York Projects Reveal Challenges, Benefits
- Winter Wildlife Photography: Tips from an AMC Photo Contest Winner
- Be Outdoors Challenge
- How to Find Local Winter Recreation Activities
- How to Plan a Winter Hike
- Winter Hiking Essential Gear List
- Winter Outdoor Activities for Kids
- How to Leave No Trace in Winter
- Avalanche Safety: Understanding the Risks Before You Hit the Slopes this Winter
- Nutrition for a Winter Hike
- How to Prevent and Treat Common Winter Ailments
- Backcountry Skiing for Beginners
- How to Get Found if You’re Lost in the Woods
- The Best Ways to Get Outdoors in Cities this Winter
- Cross-Country Skiing for Beginners
- How to Layer for Winter
- How to Make Safe Water Crossings in the Winter
- Winter Survival Guide: 5 Ways to Thrive Outdoors This Season
- Snowshoeing for Beginners: How to Get Started
- Subtler Sounds: Identifying and Recording Winter Bird Calls
- Pandemic Buying: The Outdoor Gear Shops Can’t Keep Stocked
- What’s in Your First Aid Kit? An Expert Weighs in on COVID-19 Additions
- Leave No Trace: Leave What You Find
- How to Leave No Trace
- Leave No Trace: Be Considerate of Other Visitors
- Leave No Trace: Respect Wildlife
- Leave No Trace: Minimize Campfire Impacts
- New Bike 101: What to Know About Your New Ride
- Leave No Trace: Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Hiking Boots vs. Hiking Shoes vs. Trail Runners: Choosing What’s Right for You
- Real Trail Meals
- Why You Should Bring a Bear Canister on Your Next Backpacking Trip
- MTN MEDICINE: How to Treat a Lightning Injury in the Backcountry
- INFOGRAPHIC: How to Swim in a River
- Tips for Tick Season
- 6 Knots Everyone Should Know
- 7 Home Workout Exercises for Rock Climbers
- A Home Workout to Stay in Paddling Shape
- A Home Workout to Stay in Hiking Shape
- 10 Backyard Nature Activities for Kids
- How to Pack a Backpack
- How to Pitch a Tent
- Social Distancing: Nature’s Time to Shine
- How to Treat Waterborne Illness in the Backcountry
- Don’t Fizzle! Hiking Nutrition Tips to Keep You Going Strong
- Mental Health First Aid: How to Help a Fellow Hiker in Distress
- The Best Bear Boxes and Bags to Keep Your Food Safe Outdoors
- Outdoors as Medicine: The Health Benefits of Nature are Numerous, Science Says
- MTN MEDICINE: How to Recognize and Treat the First Signs of Hypothermia in the Backcountry
- How to Layer Winter Clothes W.I.S.E.(ly)
- How to Winter Hike: 5 Tips to Get You Started
- Hiking Alone as a Woman
- Calculate Mountain Elevation Like a Pro
- Whether to Take Your Gun Hiking Is a Complex Question, ATC Says
- Mountain Doctor: AMC Medical Advisor Discusses Hiker Safety and Wilderness First Aid
- Fly-Fishing Gear for Beginners
- The Best Climbing Gear for Beginner Rock Climbers
- Domestic Violence Survivors Find a Safe Space Outdoors at AMC’s Highland Center
- Hikers of a Certain Age: How to Keep Hiking
- Finishing the Adirondack 46ers: A Hiker Reflects on Pausing at Number 42
- Ditch Your Gym and Join the Outdoor Fitness Craze
- Couch to 4K: Hiking N.H.’s 4000 Footers for Beginners
- Choosing the Best Eco-Friendly Rain Gear
- How to Make Hike Planning Fun and Productive
- Be Smart about Food Storage
- Rise of the Enviropreneurs: These Outdoor Brands Are Helping People and the Planet
- No Slips, Cracks, or Falls: Tips for Hiking on Ice
- DIY: Turn an Old Tent into a Stuff Sack
- Gearing Up for the Cold: Winter Sleeping Pad Systems
- How to Keep a Nature Journal
- Hike Fast, Sleep Hard: Are You Ready to Try Fastpacking?
- How to Run Downhill: Mastering Trail Running’s Most Critical Skill
- 7 Tips for Backpacking with Young Kids
- How to Choose the Best Trekking Poles for You
- Don’t Miss The Boat: Stand-Up Paddleboarding for Beginners
- Skiing with Dogs: An Introduction to Skijoring
- Use This Trick if You’re Lost in the Woods
- Stay Dry in the Rain: Tips and Tricks
- What is Declination?
- Cookbook Preview: Backpacking Recipes from AMC’s Real Trail Meals
- How to Navigate by Map and Compass
- How to Treat Cuts & Wounds on the Trail
- Mud Season Hiking Dos and Don’ts
- When Do You Need Snowshoes? Gaiters? Crampons? A Winter Traction Primer
- How to Reuse and Recycle Outdoor Gear
- How to Avoid Ticks
- The Best Way to Attach a Tent Footprint
- Trail Games: Activities to Keep Kids Moving and Motivated While Hiking
- How to Build an Emergency Tarp Shelter
- Replacement Bike Tires: A Buyers Guide
- How to Tie a Taut-Line Hitch Knot
- The Ups and Downs of Telemark Skiing (and 5 Reasons Why You Should Give It a Try)
- How to Protect Your Food from Bears
- Blister Treatment When Hiking
- How to Choose a Camping Stove
- How to Ensure Dry Gear in Wet Conditions
- Duck vs Goose Down: Which Is Superior?
- One Simple Trick Makes Hand Warmers Last a Lot Longer
- Warm Winter’s Night: A Guide to Winter Camping
- Get a Grip: Crampons and Other Winter Traction Options
- How Many Mosquito Bites Would It Take to Kill You (and Other Mosquito Musings)
- What’s the Best Way to Remove a Tick?
- Black Bear Safety Tips
- Carry in Comfort: How to Fit a Backpack
- How to Set Up a Tent Guyline
- Winter Hiking with Kids
- The Best Boots for Snowshoeing? Five Key Features to Consider
- Wind Resistant vs. Wind Proof: A Simple Trick to Test Any Fabric
- Three Myths (and Facts) About Poison Ivy Rash
- How to Recognize and Avoid Poison Ivy: Three Sayings to Remember
- Hiking Boots vs Trail Runners: Best Footwear for the Backcountry
- How Many Calories Do You Burn Backpacking?
- Tent Trail Weight vs. Packed Weight
- The Best Tent Snow Stakes
- The Highest Calorie Candy Bars
- Internal Frame vs. External Frame Packs
- The World’s Brightest Flashlight: Enough Power to Set Paper on Fire
- Jacket vs. Parka: What’s the Difference?
- How to Add USGS Topographic Maps to Google Earth
- 12 Great Outdoor Winter Activities for Kids
- Tick Off: The Most Effective Tick Repellents
- Picaridin vs DEET: Which Is the Best Insect Repellent?
- How to Fit a Sleeping Bag
- Nature’s Serenade: Identifying Northeastern Woodland Bird Songs
- New Hiking Boots? How to Check (and Adjust) the Fit
- How long should you boil water to make it safe to drink?
- Pack Heat, Not Weight: Pros and Cons of Alcohol Stoves
- Debunking a Common Wetsuit Myth
- How to Choose Climbing Shoes
- Humane Catch and Release Techniques
- Five Essential Canoe Paddle Strokes
- Snowshoe Poles vs. Trekking Poles
- New England Cross-Country Ski Areas: Online Resources
- Do You Know How to Respond to a Moose Encounter?
- The Brightest, Most Visible Safety Colors for Cyclists and Runners
- How to Prevent Heel Blisters
- The Highest Calorie Trail Foods
- How to Set Up a Bear Bag
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Destinations
- Harvard Cabin
- Backcountry Campsites
- Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center
- Mohican Outdoor Center
- Mohican Campsites
- Fire Island Cabin
- Corman Harriman Campsites
- Hermit Lake Shelters
- Joe Dodge Lodge
- Shapleigh Bunkhouse
- Highland Center
- Lonesome Lake Hut
- Greenleaf Hut
- Galehead Hut
- Zealand Falls Hut
- Mizpah Spring Hut
- Lakes of the Clouds Hut
- Madison Spring Hut
- Carter Notch Hut
- High Cabin
- Cardigan Campsites
- Cardigan Lodge
- Noble View Outdoor Center
- Knubble Bay Camp
- Beal Island Campground
- Moose Point Cabin
- Gorman Chairback Lodge and Cabins
- Little Lyford Lodge & Cabins
- Medawisla Lodge and Cabins