AMC’s 2024 Celestial Events Calendar
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 brought record numbers of skygazers to the northernmost parts of AMC’s region. Millions of people in the zone of totality took time to stop, see the day…
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How to Love Winter
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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Volunteers on the Mountaintop: AMC’s Alpine Stewards
Get above treeline on any of New Hampshire’s high peaks, and you’ll find a landscape of contrast. Here in the alpine zone, a single step could disrupt decades of plant growth. But these summits are…
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Mitigating Climate Anxiety
We need to talk about a major source of anxiety for many in our community: climate change. Climate change impacts our health, from the spread of diseases to our physical health to our food sources—not…
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Dragonsky Is Born
This story was originally published in the Winter/Spring 2024 issue of Appalachia Journal. If you enjoy this story, please consider subscribing to America’s longest-running journal of mountaineering and conservation. A raging monster reared its ugly…
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Forest Bathing, Explained
When you smell fresh air and hear rustling leaves, it can feel like your whole body is calming down. That’s because it is. It’s your central nervous system taking cues from the environment around you….
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An Island and an Engineer: The Inspiring Story Behind...
May 14, 2024 AMC’s path to zero greenhouse gas emissions winds through some unexpected places. Today, it’s a boatyard in an industrial park beneath Boston’s Tobin Bridge. This hangar-sized work area is the headquarters…
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Just a Bus Ride Away: AMC and New York’s...
New York, New York is the “city that never sleeps,” “the concrete jungle,” and so many more monikers that reflect urban hustle and bustle. City living is on the rise, and NYC is an iconic…
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Five Northeastern Gravel Biking Destinations
Have you heard the good news about gravel? Gravel bikes combine the lighter materials used in road bikes with designs that help riders get off the pavement with confidence. These bikes are built for a…
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AMC Volunteers in Their Own Words
At AMC, we’re nothing without our passionate volunteer community. We say it so often, it can sound cliche—but that’s because it’s true. Volunteers share their passion and knowledge with their communities and show others what…
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