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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Put Your Superpowers to Use: An Interview with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
“What if we act as if we love the future?” — Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson This January, AMC launched the All Out Action Plan: our five-year road map for protecting critical landscapes, fostering a...
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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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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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Have you heard the term 30×30? As time ticks on toward the benchmark year of 2030, here’s what you need to know about the international movement to mitigate climate change and biodiversity decline, and AMC’s…
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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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The AMC Research team has been hard at work this summer collecting data on alpine zones, mountain plants, air quality, water quality, and more. Summer is a special time for the research team, with new…
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It’s that time of year: days are shorter, temperatures are cooling, and the sweet, earthy smell of fall is in the air. Across the Northeast, trees are bursting into color. What’s the reason behind the…
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What was going for a hike in the White Mountains like 50 years ago? According to data from decades ago, it…wasn’t great. It was hazy from pollution most days in summer, so the view from…
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What does AMC mean to you? While the Appalachian Mountain Club was created in 1876 to explore and protect the White Mountains in New Hampshire, it’s grown over its 148-year history to encompass conservation and…
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