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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Defending the Outdoors: How AMC is Taking Action–And How You Can Help
By now you’ve heard the news: Federal funding frozen or retracted. Project stoppages, staff reductions, and legislative rollbacks. These actions threaten public lands, scientific research, recreation, and the long-term health of the environment in our region. ...
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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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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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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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5 Classic Rhode Island Hikes
Great things do come in small packages. Spanning only 37 miles from east to west, Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S. by area. But there’s plenty of outdoor adventure within its compact…
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AMC Celebrates its Gravel Road Cycling Network with Release...
AMC Maine Woods, April 2024 – Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is thrilled to announce the expansion of its outdoor recreational offerings with the opening of 330 miles of gravel roads for mountain gravel cycling and…
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