March 26, 2015

North Peak of Pleasant Mountain Under Contract

The last major peak on Pleasant Mountain’s ridgeline is now under contract for permanent protection. Loon Echo Land Trust signed […]

March 22, 2015

Northern Forest Canoe Trail Film Festival

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail Film Fest featuring the hottest watersport films of the year will be in Maine this […]

March 18, 2015

It’s Here- Maine’s Own Carey Kish’s Book on Coastal Hikes!

“AMC’s Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast“. It’s out in print, and authored by our very own Maine Chapter […]

March 11, 2015

TED talk of Maine Family’s Thru-Hike

Remember the Kallin family from Dresden, Maine who hiked the A.T. last summer? The Kallin’s and their two children, ages […]

March 8, 2015

Presentation: Outdoor Equipment at Epic Sports in Bangor

Join us staring at 6:30PM on Tuesday March 10th at Epic Sports- a family-owned adventure outfitter located on Central Street […]

March 4, 2015

Maine Chapter to Host Wilderness First Aid through SOLO

How would you handle an injury in the backcountry? A simple sprain can become serious when there are miles of […]

February 28, 2015

Presentation: Hiking the Grande Traversee des Alpes, with Tulle Frazer and Rob Bryan

Join us on Tuesday, March 3 as Tulle Frazer and Rob Bryan share their adventures hiking the Grande Traversee des […]

February 21, 2015

Wilderness First Responder Offering in Maine

Maine Conservation Corps is hosting a 9-day Wilderness First Responder Course March 23-27 and March 30-April 3, 2015 located at […]

February 13, 2015

Winter Weather Links

Planning an outdoor adventure, be it a hike, ski, over-night trip, or just a walk through the woods? Winter weather […]

February 9, 2015

Great Maine Outdoor Weekend

Come celebrate outdoor activities in Maine during the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend February 13-15. The series of events across the […]

February 5, 2015

Ice Fest 2015

Don’t let winter freeze your activities- get out and embrace it at the annual Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival from […]

January 31, 2015

Presentation: Behind the scenes on the Appalachian Trail with Claire Polfus

Join us on Tuesday, February 3 as Claire Polfus of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, shares a “behind the scenes on […]

January 26, 2015

Banff Mountain Film Festival

It’s back! Catch the Banff Mountain Film Festival at the State Theater in Portland on Sunday February 8 and Monday […]

January 22, 2015

Youth Wilderness Leadership Program in Baxter State Park

Attention all Maine high school sophomore and juniors! The Friends of Baxter State Park is currently seeking applications to the […]

January 18, 2015

AMC Photo Contest Winners Announced

AMC’s 20th annual photo contest results are in! And a Maine Chapter member, Stephen Fabricius, was the grand prize winner […]

January 14, 2015

Awards Presented at 2014 Maine Chapter Annual Meeting

We are a bit late in posting this, but this year’s Maine Chapter Appie of the Year award for 2014 […]

January 9, 2015

Presentation: Rich Cromwell presents Hiking, Biking, Rowing in Southeast Asia

Join us on Tuesday January 13th as Rich Cromwell shares his experiences hiking, biking, and rowing in Southeast Asia. What […]

January 4, 2015

Winter Weather Links

Planning an outdoor adventure, be it a hike, ski, over-night trip, or just a walk through the woods? Winter weather […]

January 1, 2015

Another New Year!

Another year has gone by. What will a new one bring? Recreation: Trails to hike, bike, and ski? Peaks to […]

December 25, 2014

2014 Conservation Gifts to Celebrate

These gifts may not be as tangible, but they certainly keep on giving- day after day, and well into the […]