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Printable Nature Valentines
Craft nature Valentines with this printable! February is right around the corner and we created...
Wolf Trees on a Wolf Moon – Road’s End Wildlife Sanctuary
Where We Went: Mass Audubon Road's End Wildlife Sanctuary / Worthington When We Went:...
A Look Back: Trekollections 2021
"The life you didn't necessarily plan for is becoming quite beautiful on you." Rachel Macy...
12 Winter Hikes for Families
Winter is a wonderful time of year to hike. Blankets of snow and the crisp, cold air bring a fresh perspective to many of our favorite, familiar places. Views are clearer and unobstructed, bugs are a non-issue, and animal tracks turn us all into snow detectives. Check out some of our favorite spots for Winter family hiking. Pile on the layers and get out there already! Be sure to have the cocoa ready for your return…
Amidst Ancient Air – Bullard Woods
Where We Went : Bullard Woods Lenox/Stockbridge, MA When We Went : Mid- February Difficulty (Boots...
Cold Weather Walk – Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
Where We Went : Mass Audubon Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary / Pittsfield, MA When We Went :...
Twitcher’s Paradise — Eugene D. Moran Wildlife Management Area
Where We Went: Eugene D. Moran Wildlife Management Area, Windsor MA When We Went: July &...
Kid-Tinted Glasses — The Bidwell House Museum & Trails
Re-framing the outdoors through kid-tinted glasses.
Where There’s a Hill, There’s a Way – Constitution Hill
Where We Went: Constitution Hill, Lanesborough MA When We Went: Late February Difficulty (Boots 1...
Gone Pishing…?!
Bird-calling is a skill that takes practice to master. Maybe you’ll develop your own style over time and “pish” out the freshest Jays. Or maybe it’ll just be you and the trees, “pishing” in the wind.
Sorry For Grousing – Dorothy Frances Rice Wildlife Sanctuary
Where We Went : Dorothy Frances Rice Wildlife Sanctuary - Peru, MA When We Went : June 1st...
DIY Beeswax Autumn Garland
As seasons go, Fall is definitely my favorite. Crisp, cool air makes for perfect hiking weather...
7 Winter Solstice Rituals (+ Free Printable)
Creating your own meaningful traditions and celebrations of Winter solstice helps us cultivate deeper connections — connections to nature, to family and friends, to all the things that matter most to us. It becomes a time to feed our spirits and nurture our souls, a much needed break from the frantic preparations we take on during this time of year.
20 Family-Friendly Fall Foliage Hikes in the Berkshires
When it comes to fall foliage, nothing beats the spectrum of colors on display in the Berkshire hills. Leaf peepers rejoice as the forested landscape erupts into shades of copper, cornelian, cranberry, gold, and every hue in between. From late September to October, this prismatic flash in the pan transforms any regular, old weekend hike into a dream-like ramble.
Bird Brains – Geese Lessons
Lately, the nights have been loud with katydids and I’ve been grabbing a sweatshirt for my morning walks. Fall is definitely in the air. The geese flocks in our nearby ponds are getting restless, somehow sensing the southward journey. As the days become shorter, instinctively they’ll know it’s time to migrate.
We’re all familiar with the breathtaking sight of a flock of geese winging overhead in that “V” formation but did you know that it is a pretty perfect example of teamwork?
First Week Hikes 2021
The past few years we’ve celebrated the turn of a new year with a First Day Hike. Read about the changes for 2021 below and then check out this list of family-friendly winter hikes to help you plan your own First Week Hike adventure.
Trekollections 2020
What a year.
We had set a goal to do 50 hikes & we went way beyond that, doing over 65 hikes in 2020!
Benefits of Beavers & Bloedel – Field Farm
Where We Went : Field Farm, Williamstown When We Went : Mid- November Difficulty (Boots 1 -...
DIY Oak Leaf & Acorn Ornament
Craft along and create a super cute oak leaf & acorn ornament! We use two different felting...
First Day Hike – Trees & Transitions
2020 rushed in and we kicked off the 1st day of the New Year...
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