Summer is here and we are all longing for long sunny days at the beach or for a relaxing dip in a refreshing New England brook. Instead of planning a hike to a scorching mountaintop,…
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The EPA is Under Threat. Here’s an Inside Look–And What We Can Do About It.
Federal cuts to funding and staffing are critically impacting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)‘s ability to function. The agency is facing historically drastic deregulatory actions, with plans in place to fire hundreds of chemists, biologists,...
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During the 19th century, railroads crisscrossed America, connecting goods, provisions, and passengers to previously inaccessible parts of the country. Although railroads no longer dominate domestic travel, thousands of miles of old routes have found new…
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The following day hikes come from AMC’s Best Day Hikes Near New York City. For more information, check out the book. 1. CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK NORTH CENTRAL PARK SOUTH Climb a summit boulder, take…
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The following day hikes come from AMC’s Best Day Hikes Near Boston. For more information, check out the book. 1. ARNOLD ARBORETUM Paved roads and footpaths pass botanical collections and lead to scenic hilltops with…
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The following day hikes come from AMC’s Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast. For more information, check out the book. 1. SPRING POINT SHOREWAY Walk this historical pathway along a spectacular stretch of Casco…
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There’s something magical about frozen waterfalls. Streams that fed swimming holes only months before have become icy fortresses, with intricate layers paused midcascade, sharp spikes dangling from rocks and sparkling like chandeliers. In a word,…
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Winter might make our daily commutes more challenging, but it also brings adventure much closer to home. A few inches of snow can turn your local park into an invigorating day hike. Grab your pack…
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The Appalachian Trail (AT) beckons every month of the year: Once the thru-hikers have completed their journeys and the day-hikers have dispersed, the winter warriors break out their snowshoes. These eight hikes on America’s most…
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When I was growing up, my bedroom ceiling was adorned with plastic glow-in-the-dark stars, comets, and galaxies. Every night I’d lie in my bed and marvel at the constellations glowing above me––some invented, others favorites…
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