Appalachian Mountain Club

NEARLY 30,000 ACRES PURCHASED IN MAINE'S NORTH WOODS TO EXPAND APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB'S MAINE WOODS INITIATIVE

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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GREENVILLE, Maine , Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), America's oldest conservation and recreation organization, partnered with The Conservation Fund, America's leading nonprofit in land protection, to purchase and permanently protect nearly 29,000 acres of forestland in Piscataquis County, Maine, known as Barnard Forest.

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  • Working together, the two nonprofits purchased the 28,873-acre property, which abuts AMC's current Maine Woods Initiative property, from Elliotsville Foundation for $15.2 million.
  • When AMC raises the funds necessary to permanently conserve the Barnard Forest, the land under the Maine Woods Initiative's protection will total nearly 130,000 contiguous acres.
  • In addition, AMC intends to restore public access for recreation for the first time in nearly 20 years.
  • To learn more about the Maine Woods Initiative, or to support it directly, visit outdoors.org/MaineWoodsInitiative .

"Ladders to the Outdoors" Program Returns to Harriman State Park This Summer to Promote Outdoor Participation, Environmental Stewardship

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) and New York State's Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) are proud to announce the second annual "Ladders to the Outdoors" program at Harriman State Park. Taking place now through Labor Day, the program offers park guests free opportunities to learn about and engage with their natural environment through guided outdoor activities.

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  • Taking place now through Labor Day, the program offers park guests free opportunities to learn about and engage with their natural environment through guided outdoor activities.
  • AMC is thrilled to support another year of enriching outdoor experiences for Harriman's visitors."
  • The program is based out of Reeves Meadow Visitor Center in Harriman State Park and includes live programming, interpretive displays, signage and materials.
  • The park offers all visitors, regardless of outdoor skill or experience, the opportunity to be outdoors and appreciate the natural world.

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB'S HIGH MOUNTAIN HUTS OPEN FOR 2023 SEASON

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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BRETTON WOODS, N.H., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), America's oldest conservation and recreation organization, announced today that its storied eight High Mountain Huts in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest are open for the 2023 season.

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    BRETTON WOODS, N.H., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), America's oldest conservation and recreation organization, announced today that its storied eight High Mountain Huts in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest are open for the 2023 season.
  • "There is nothing in the world like AMC's High Mountain Huts ," said Nicole Zussman, President and CEO of the Appalachian Mountain Club.
  • The Huts are where you make memories and friends to last a lifetime."
  • Accessible only by foot and connected by 50 miles of the Appalachian Trail National Scenic Trail, the huts offer hikers high-altitude hospitality and an unparalleled lodging experience.

Eastern Mountain Sports Expands its Reach with New Store Opening in Deptford, NJ at the Deptford Mall

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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DEPTFORD, N.J., May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS), a leading outdoor retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its newest store location in Deptford, NJ, situated on the lower level right next to the entrance to Boscovs at the Deptford Mall. This expansion represents EMS's commitment to expanding the EMS brand to new markets throughout the US, including the greater Deptford area.

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  • Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS), a leading outdoor retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its newest store location in Deptford, NJ, situated on the lower level right next to the entrance to Boscovs at the Deptford Mall.
  • DEPTFORD, N.J., May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS), a leading outdoor retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its newest store location in Deptford, NJ, situated on the lower level right next to the entrance to Boscovs at the Deptford Mall.
  • To celebrate the grand opening, Eastern Mountain Sports has planned an exciting event for the community on July 1st and 2nd.
  • Eastern Mountain Sports invites customers to visit the new Deptford store at the Deptford Mall, located on the lower level next to the entrance to Boscovs, starting in mid-June.

The Appalachian Mountain Club Launches 'See the Dark' Program to Highlight the Importance of the Night Sky

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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BOSTON, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) today launched See the Dark , a public awareness program to highlight the importance of the night sky and elevate understanding of the impact of light pollution.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) today launched See the Dark , a public awareness program to highlight the importance of the night sky and elevate understanding of the impact of light pollution.
  • "In 2021, our Maine Woods Property was designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association, becoming the first such park in New England.
  • Ninety-nine percent of the population of the United States lives someplace where the night sky is obscured by light pollution.
  • The Appalachian Mountain Club is the nation's oldest conservation and recreation organization, committed to fostering the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors.

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB ADDS 27,000-ACRE MAINE FOREST TO ITS HISTORIC MAINE WOODS INITIATIVE

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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BOSTON, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) purchased the nearly 27,000-acre Pleasant River Headwaters Forest in Piscataquis County, Maine, for $18.5 million from The Conservation Fund. The purchase, first agreed to in 2019, is part of Appalachian Mountain Club's Maine Woods Initiative, the most important multi-use recreation and land conservation project in the United States today. 

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) purchased the nearly 27,000-acre Pleasant River Headwaters Forest in Piscataquis County, Maine, for $18.5 million from The Conservation Fund.
  • The purchase, first agreed to in 2019, is part of Appalachian Mountain Club's Maine Woods Initiative, the most important multi-use recreation and land conservation project in the United States today.
  • The Pleasant River Headwaters Forest is an especially high priority for the Appalachian Mountain Club because it is adjacent to 75,000 acres currently owned and managed by AMC.
  • "A century ago, the founders of the Appalachian Mountain Club established a tremendous legacy when their advocacy efforts resulted in the creation of the White Mountain National Forest," added Arnold.