Book a 'Fall Escape' vacation with a 30-percent discount

You can book a "Fall Escape" in one of the Appalachian Mountain Club lodges by Aug. 30 and receive a 30 percent discount.

The deal is being offered at any combination of AMC’s lodges in New Hampshire and Maine with a three-night stay, Sunday through Thursday, from September 3-19 and Oct. 13-31, 2013.

It is valid only during full-service season and dinner and breakfast are included.

Reservations with this deal can be made at AMC’s Joe Dodge Lodge and Highland Center Lodge in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, Cardigan Lodge in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, and Gorman Chairback Lodge & Cabins and Little Lyford Lodge & Cabins in the Maine Woods. It does not include the high mountain huts.

All of the AMC’s lodges included in this deal are located with doorstep access to nature walks and hiking trails.

Nightly rates start at $58 per person for adult non-members, based on three nights at Joe Dodge Lodge or Cardigan Lodge in a private bunkroom with shared bath, assuming double occupancy. Further discounts apply for AMC members, teens, and children. Lodge accommodations vary and include bunkrooms with shared and private bathrooms and private cabins.

Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is America's oldest conservation and recreation organization.

Reservations must be made by August 30 using the promotional code FOLIAGE1.

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