The approximately 90,000 AMC members from DC to Maine are broken into 12 local chapters. The smallest is the Mohawk-Hudson Chapter (~3,000 members) and the largest is Boston (~20,000 members). All the Chapters are 100% run by volunteers who organize about 10,000 chapter outings per year that cover a wide range of activities. Of the 20,000 members in the Boston Chapter, an active volunteer core of 150 to 200 people run our 20 activity and service committees, and 750 active trip leaders lead pver 1000 events per year. Boston, Massachusetts

The Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter of the AMC (SEM), founded in 1976, draws its members from a geographical area south of Boston including Cape Cod and the islands. The chapter publishes a monthly e-newsletter, The Southeast Breeze, which lists many activities such as hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, trail work, and other special programs. Also, AMC SEM chapter members may freely participate in activities associated with other AMC Chapters.

The mission of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is to make the Boston Harbor Islands system—with opportunities for education, recreation, and restful solitude within an urban area—an integral part of the life of the region and the nation by protecting the islands and their associated resources while at the same time improving public knowledge and access. This Official Boston Harbor Islands Trip Planner is a cooperative effort of the National Park Service (NPS) and Boston Harbor Island Alliance on behalf of the Partnership. Boston, Massachusetts

Located just minutes from downtown Boston, the Boston Harbor Islands includes 34 islands and peninsulas spread over 50 square miles. Here is a place where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, visit historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking or swimming-all within reach of downtown Boston. Youth programs, visitor services, research, wildlife management, and more are coordinated on the park's 34 islands and peninsulas by the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership. Boston, Massachusetts

Cape Cod is only some 18,000 years old in geologic time, but its history includes a vast collection of people, places and events, most from a time long faded into memory. From the beginning of its creation to the foundation of its National Seashore, Cape Cod is one of the forbearers of our national heritage.

Established on November 12, 1996, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park serves as a model for collaborative partnerships in the National Park Service. Located in the urban setting of downtown New Bedford that spans over 13 city blocks, the park and its partners preserve, protect, and interpret the cultural resources associated with the history of 19th-20th century whaling industry. The park is more than whaling as it includes stories of global immigration, Underground Railroad, women’s history, cultural diversity, architecture, art, and their relevance to current topics. From the park’s Belgian-blocked lined streets to the Artist-in-Residence, ranger programs, and volunteer opportunities, there are hundreds of ways to Find Your Park in the "City that Lit the World." New Bedford, Massachusetts

Recreational Opportunities on Federal Lands. Recreation.gov is your gateway to discover America's Outdoors and more! Discover which parks, forests, lakes, museums, and areas managed by federal agencies offer recreation opportunities near you or your destination. Explore your America with Recreation.gov! Experience your favorite activities or places and discover new getaways – your adventure beckons!

Off the coast of Massachusetts, it provides essential habitat for many species of marine mammals, including the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale; & it is the focus of a large tourism industry centered on whale watching. Stellwagen Bank is an underwater plateau at the mouth of Massachusetts Bay, formed by the same processes that formed outer Cape Cod. As the ice sheets of the last Great Ice Age retreated, they left behind sand, gravel and rock. At one point in time (perhaps 12,000 years ago), Stellwagen Bank was actually above sea level, but as sea level rose and the glaciers continued to melt, the bank gradually submerged beneath the sea. Scituate, Massachusetts