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Fall is here! Enjoy peak foliage hikes, crisp nights by the fire, and stargazing opportunities at one of our destinations from Maine to New Jersey!

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Native American Heritage Celebration on the NET »

[11‑Nov‑2024] Come celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Veterans Day on November 11th! Join us at Richardson-Zlogar Cabin for a feast, song, and discussion about the Indigenous presence along the New England Trail.

Western MA Activity Committees »

AMC offers over 8,000 adventures annually, from local chapter activities to major excursions worldwide, for every ability level and outdoor interest. Our Western MA activity committees plan and lead nearly 300 of these activities every year. Join us for hiking, biking, paddling, mountaineering and many other outdoor activities, or volunteer to help maintain trails and corridors!

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News & Events

Why Dark Skies Are Worth Protecting »

[10‑Nov‑2024] At AMC, we believe that the dark skies are a natural resource worth protecting. Dark skies are critical to environmental health in ways that might surprise you.
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AMC's 149th Annual Summit »

AMC's 149th Annual Summit will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Get ready for a day of educational experiences across four learning tracks: Volunteer Leadership; Conservation and Research; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI); and AMC Updates. Registration opens in November 2024.
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New! New Logo, New Colors! »

We've updated our website to reflect AMC's new logo and colors.
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Committee Highlights

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Executive Committee »

Open Committee Positions. Share your love of the outdoors and inspire others! We have several openings on the Executive Committee just waiting for you!

Family Programs Committee »

November StoryWalk®. This month's StoryWalk® is "Keepunumuk: Weeachumun's Thanksgiving Story" written by Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry and Alexis Bunten, and illustrated by Garry Meeches Sr., all Native Americans.

Communications Committee »

Bill Fogel is Appie of the Year. Bill Fogel received the Appie of the Year award at Friday's Annual Meeting and Celebration. The Appie of the Year award recognizes outstanding sustained commitment in service.

Bicycling Committee »

Massachusetts Ranks #1 in Bicycle Friendly State Report Card. Did you know that Massachusetts ranked #1 in the country in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State Report Card? The League of American Bicyclists gave MA a grade of "A" for infrastructure and funding, education and encouragement, and policies and programs.

Hiking Committee »

Reimagining an Industrial City. Join the Holyoke Heritage State Park interpreter for some exercise along the Canal Trail and discover how a city originally designed as an industrial mill town is being reimagined. READ MORE »

NET Committee »

Walking the NET in the Pioneer Valley. Join Patrick Henry, NET Section 5 Trail Adopter, as he walks the New England Trail (NET) - now a national scenic trail - in the Pioneer Valley. READ MORE »

DEI Committee »

November is Native American Heritage Month. Events and exhibits held throughout the country celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of the people who are the original inhabitants, explorers, and settlers of the land now called the United States. Use our interactive map to find an activity near you.

Conservation Committee »

200 Acres Along the NET Conserved. Trust for Public Land, in partnership with the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announces the conservation of 200 acres along the New England National Scenic Trail (NET) in Southwick, MA. READ MORE »

A.T. Management Committee »

Did You Know? The 250,000-acre corridor of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) and its surrounding landscape are rich in natural and cultural resources. The Western MA A.T. Management Committee runs a robust program to catalog, monitor, and manage these resources on A.T. land in our state. READ MORE »

Mountaineering Committee »

MA Climbers Win Big at Farley Ledges. With Access Fund's support, the Western Massachusetts Climbers' Coalition has secured permanent conservation protection for Farley Ledges and Rose Ledge. The victory is another reminder that when climbing access is threatened, local climbing organizations are often the first and best line of defense. READ MORE »

Paddling Committee »

The Women of Paddling. The Western MA Chapter is blessed to have strong female leaders within its volunteer ranks. These women lead and participate in paddling trips all over the world, from Maine's Allagash River to the Connecticut River and north to Canada. READ MORE »

Membership Committee »

Membership Chair Needed. Are you a "people person" who enjoys personal networking, meeting new people and planning events? AMC's Western MA chapter is seeking a volunteer to serve as our Membership Chair. READ MORE »

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