Presidential, state, and local elections present a critical opportunity to act for the outdoors. Make a plan to vote by learning about the candidates on your ballot. AMC's voter education tool makes it easy to make a plan to vote in a few steps: outdoors.org/conservation/h…

We asked members of our community what inspires them to support the AMC, and their stories beautifully remind us why protecting the outdoors is so important. Want to join them in making a difference? Donate by August 31, and your gift will be matched: outdoors.org/donate/donate-…

I’m honored to be recognized as a champion of outdoor recreation by the Appalachian Mtn Club. Having grown up in NH spending my summers kayaking and winters skiing, I know firsthand that outdoor recreation and winter sports are cornerstones of our economy and Granite State way of life.

Connecting people to the outdoors is at the heart of everything we do. This summer, you can make twice the difference! Donate by August 31st, and your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar by our generous donors — up to a total of $450,000 → outdoors.org/donate

Want to take your fall experience to the next level? 🍂🥾 Consider joining an AMC guided hike in stick season, when the absence of leaves provides wide-open views. bit.ly/stickseason

New in Ecology: Citizen/community science data reveal earlier spring phenology for forest plants along the Appalachian Trail, with varying impacts across latitudes doi.org/10.1002/ecy.44… With #OpenData & code in Zenodo Jordon Tourville Georgia Murray Appalachian Mtn Club

Today we celebrate 60 yrs of the LWCF Coalition! Maine’s stunning public lands, from Acadia to Sebago Lake, owe so much to #LWCF. Proud to have co-sponsored its permanent funding and helped pass the Great American Outdoors Act. Let’s keep protecting our natural treasures!🌲🌊

Today we celebrate 60 years of the LWCF Coalition! 🎉 #LWCF has supported over 45,000 projects across the US, from urban parks to national forests. Let's keep the momentum going! #LWCF60

🌲 Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act becoming law! Every American deserves access to outdoor recreation opportunities and I encourage you to celebrate by visiting a local park near you!

For many people, seeing wildlife on our public lands is thrilling! But for wildlife, seeing us in their homes where they eat, sleep and breed may not be such a thrill. Let's celebrate National Wildlife Day with space and respect for these amazing creatures! Photo by Carl TerHaar

I thought I was in *okay* shape and then I hiked Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. But it was beautiful and worth it. Check out the Presidential Range and stay with the nice people at Joe Dodge Lodge in Pinkham Notch. And join Appalachian Mtn Club. Such a great organization.

We were thrilled to celebrate the tremendous impact of LWCF Coalition on conservation and recreation in Massachusetts with Rep. Jim McGovern last week. Let's keep conserving our public lands and outdoor recreation! #LWCF60

It’s already that time of year – 2025 reservations are open! Whether you want to check out a new destination or revisit an old favorite, reserve your spot for 2025 today: outdoors.org/destinations/b…

🍂 Join us for the 2024 Northeastern Alpine Stewardship Gathering, October 25-27, at AMC's Highland Center! Connect with fellow researchers, managers, educators, and stewards and explore alpine conservation. 🏔️ 🔗 Book your stay and register to attend: watermanfund.org/northeastern-a…

AMC Researchers have been collecting seeds from alpine plants in the Presidential Range and Franconia Ridge. This project, in collaboration with University of Vermont, University of Maine, and Bennington College, will test how these plants respond to future scenarios to study their climate resiliency. 🌱