Appalachian Mountain Club

It's fall in the Northeast, and you know what that means-leaf-peeping season is here! From fiery reds to golden yellows, the region's forests are about to put on a spectacular show. At AMC, we've been chasing these colors across the Northeast for generati

This summer, AMC's Research team doubled in size, welcoming interns from across the region, including Washington D.C., Virginia, and Massachusetts. From catching clouds to sampling dragonfly larvae, the young scientists put their skills to work in the fie

This story was featured in the Winter/Spring 2026 issue of Appalachia Journal. James Mason and his wife, Dayle, enjoy a sunny hike on the Baldface Circle Trail. Hours later, Dayle's mysterious allergic reaction would lead them back to the bite of a tick s

I have a very normal job… I am following the volunteers of AMC's 150th Anniversary Relay as they hike, bike, and paddle their way from Virginia to Maine, a journey that is over 2,000 miles. Parker (myself) holding the AMC 150 Relay Flag. As I write this,

On April 10th, more than 120 high school students from across northern Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine gathered at the Highland Center for the Appalachian Mountain Club's inaugural Youth Climate Summit. The event included a professional panel, 18 hands-

For 150 years, the Appalachian Mountain Club has worked to protect and connect people with the outdoors. Now, Massachusetts has a rare opportunity to build on that legacy by securing lasting funding to protect the places we love for generations to come. M

If you're planning an overnight trip into New Hampshire's Pemigewasset (Pemi) Wilderness, there's an important update to keep in mind before you head out. Beginning May 1, 2026, all overnight visitors will be required to use a bear-resistant food canister

There's a moment I come back to again and again: the end of a day outside. Boots off, shoulders a little sore, the kind of tired that only comes from moving through the woods or along a ridgeline. You look around, and whether you're with longtime friends

There's no one "right" way to volunteer with AMC-just the one that fits you. Getting involved can look a lot of different ways: maintaining and repairing public trails, leading trips, sharing your expertise, speaking up for conservation, or contributing t