The Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) was established in 1984. It is the southernmost of 12 regional AMC chapters. Its 2,000 members live mainly in Maryland and northern Virginia as well as in the District of Columbia. Chapter members receive the award-winning “AMC Outdoors” magazine 10 times per year, a quarterly chapter newsletter, and other AMC benefits including discounts at AMC facilities and events. Chapter activities include day-hiking, backpacking, paddling, biking and social get-togethers. In addition, the chapter organizes various conservation initiatives and work-days, engages in non-partisan conservation activism, and offers education and leadership opportunities. Members are encouraged to participate in and assist in the management the of the chapter’s activities. Our chapter's outings are open to the public.