Winter is here, and that means snow days! Inspired by our popular fall foliage tracker, we’re providing snow depth reports from AMC locations in Maine during the winter lodging season, and New Hampshire. (A…
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Put Your Superpowers to Use: An Interview with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
“What if we act as if we love the future?” — Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson This January, AMC launched the All Out Action Plan: our five-year road map for protecting critical landscapes, fostering a...
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If you’ve been scrolling through social media , you might have stumbled upon a viral video showing two timber rattlesnakes locked in a dramatic “combat dance” on a trail in Massachusetts. For many, this was…
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Hear that? It’s the sound of snowshoes breaking through fresh snow. First the crunch of the frozen top, then feet sinking just slightly into powder. Pause for a second and appreciate where you are. Look…
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Unexpected snow days and delays. Winter breaks. Choruses of, “Dad, I’m cooold.” For parents of young children, winter is full of interruptions to routine. But it’s also an opportunity to open kids’ eyes to new…
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The leaves have officially gone from “falling” to “fallen.” You’re digging through the closet for gloves you haven’t seen in months. Outdoor enthusiasts know this time of the year as shoulder season. For everyone else,…
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Ticks are an unwelcome, but prevalent companion for many who enjoy the outdoors. They are especially common throughout the Northeast and even long cold winters do little to tamp down the population. Although most tick…
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Temperatures are set to plummet later this week in the Northeast, with lows in the single digits or even below zero across much of the region. All that bitter air doesn’t mean that you have…
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A quinzee is a giant pile of snow that you then hollow out to create a shelter—essentially it’s a build-it-yourself snow cave. Knowing how to construct one is a useful winter survival skill, a fun…
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It’s that time again. Ticks are back, ready to creepy-crawly their way to a blood meal from your succulent flesh. If you’re like me, however, you probably prefer to keep your blood to yourself —…
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