Since 1876 we’ve made it our mission to protect the mountains, forests, waters, and trails you love in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. We envision a world where our natural resources are healthy, loved, and always protected, and where the outdoors occupies a place of central importance in every person’s life. We encourage you to experience, learn more, and appreciate the outdoors knowing that your participation supports the conservation and stewardship of the natural world around you.
AMC is the oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization in the U.S. Explore 145+ years of AMC history, from its launch in 1876 to the purchase – and protection – of Maine’s ~27,000-acre Pleasant River Headwaters Forest in 2022. In 2026 we will celebrate our 150th Anniversary…. Yes, this is a BIG DEAL!