If you’re an outdoor enthusiast living in Boston, count yourself lucky! Even without a car, adventure is never far away thanks to the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA), a mass transit system that spans…
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The Right Time to Bail: Outdoor Safety Tips Every Hiker Should Know
On a freezing night in early May, a search and rescue crew set off into a squall on a high-stakes mission: a 63-year-old man had vanished somewhere near Franconia Ridge. He’d been missing for three...
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2021 is expected to be an exceptionally busy year for National Parks, so minimize your impact by staying off busy trails and following Leave No Trace principles. The most up-to-date source for COVID-related policies…
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If all you’ve seen of Acadia National Park is Ocean Path and Cadillac Mountain (1,530 feet), look again. Acadia has plenty of other peaks and bits of coastline to explore, especially during peak season…
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Excerpted and adapted from the newly updated Quiet Water New York, 3rd ed., out now from AMC Books. Although few places in the United States surpass the wildness of Adirondack lakes and meandering flows,…
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Visitors to the northern forests of New England often have one wish: to see a moose. But even though an adult moose can weigh upwards of 1,000 pounds and stand over six feet tall,…
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Excerpted and adapted from the Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide and Map, 5th ed. The trails in southern New Hampshire offer great variety, from easy strolls along the seacoast to strenuous trips ascending the bare,…
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Backcountry skiing is booming. Skiers are skipping crowded, expensive resorts in favor of more peaceful and affordable options. We won’t lie: not relying on a lift to get up the mountain is tough. Backcountry skiers…
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November 12, 2020 (Augusta, ME) — Three conservation groups have asked a federal judge to halt Central Maine Power’s (CMP) premature plans to begin construction on its controversial transmission line. The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC),…
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Many of the trail systems in New England and the mid-Atlantic are rich in history as well as beauty and versatility. From repurposed railroads to ancient foot paths used by Indigenous peoples, history-lovers and hikers…
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