How to See a Moose in New England
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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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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6 of the Best Hikes in Southern New Hampshire
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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They’re Ba-aaack: Brood X Cicadas To Re-Emerge This Spring
What were you doing 17 years ago? For Brood X cicadas, 2004 was the last time the notoriously loud insects saw the light of day. But this spring, the skies will be buzzing across the…
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Trail Anatomy 101: Hiking Trail Types and Features
You love to hike, but do you know the names of different trail formats and the common components you’ll encounter on an outing? The following is excerpted and adapted from the newly updated AMC’s…
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Get to Know These 6 Common Alpine Plants and...
Above tree line, conditions can be extreme. Temperature swings, high winds, icy winters, blowing snow, and acidic soil all make the so-called alpine zone a tough place for plants to live and grow. Yet many…
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Thank a Trail Maintenance Crew: Cleaning Up the Backcountry...
Editor’s note: Each spring, AMC volunteer and professional trail maintenance crews take to the trails across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic to get them ready for the summer hiking season. The following article is excerpted…
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AMC to Restore Imp Shelter in White Mountain National...
Update: Imp Shelter renovations were completed in October 2021. The entire shelter was disassembled to replace the rotting floor and sills, plus a new roof was installed. It is now open and welcoming visitors and…
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Help AMC Scientists Study Climate Change’s Effect on Alpine...
Reaching the summit after a long hike can feel like entering another world: amazing views, occasionally wild weather—and unique plants. Despite the harsh conditions associated with being above tree line in the so-called alpine zone…
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Affordable Outdoor Equipment and Cheap Gear Hacks
A multitude of messages tell us we need the newest, nicest, and most expensive gear if we want to be comfortable (and look good!) in the rugged outdoors. We see this in advertisements from…
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