{"id":145954,"date":"2025-12-29T16:31:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T21:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/?page_id=145954"},"modified":"2026-05-18T14:30:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T18:30:35","slug":"amc150","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/amc150\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating 150 Years of AMC"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Celebrating 150 Years of AMC<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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A Legacy in Motion<\/h2>\n

In 2026, we're embarking on a 2,000+ mile relay from Virginia to Maine. <\/strong>Outdoor enthusiasts will pass a pennant hand to hand over the lands and waters we enjoy and protect, honoring the last 150 years of adventure, trail-building, and conservation. Together, we'll celebrate the future we\u2019re building for people and the outdoors.<\/p>\n

The journey echoes how AMC began in 1876<\/strong>, with an invitation to explore the mountains and learn side by side. One hundred fifty years later and 90,000 members strong, we\u2019re sending another invitation: to be part of what comes next.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A Legacy in Motion<\/h2>\n

In 2026, we're embarking on a 1,500-mile relay from Virginia to Maine. <\/strong>Outdoor enthusiasts will pass a pennant hand to hand over the lands and waters we enjoy and protect, honoring the last 150 years of adventure, trail-building, and conservation. Together, we'll celebrate the future we\u2019re building for people and the outdoors.<\/p>\n

The journey echoes how AMC began in 1876<\/strong>, with an invitation to explore the mountains and learn side by side. One hundred fifty years later and 90,000 members strong, we\u2019re sending another invitation: to be part of what comes next.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Join In & Get Out<\/h2>\n

The AMC 150th Relay begins March 14<\/strong>, following a bold route from Virginia to Maine. Chapters and volunteer leaders\u2014the people who have long shaped how people move through these places\u2014will lead the way mile by mile. Lace up your boots, grab a paddle, or gather at AMC events along the way to share the journey and celebrate this milestone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Explore the Route<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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See where the relay is headed\u2014and where you can step in. Join a leg, attend an event, or follow the pennant live as it travels from Virginia to Maine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Explore the Route<\/h3>\n

See where the relay is headed\u2014and where you can step in. Join a leg, attend an event, or follow the pennant live as it travels from Virginia to Maine beginning in March.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>