Haunted Hikes of the Berkshires
For a county as old as the Berkshires, it would be impossible not to have our share of the paranormal. With well over 116,000 acres of the region conserved for public land use, it's also no surprise that many of these spooky encounters occurred during recreational activities like hiking. At Berkshire Family Hikes we're always looking for inroads to get more people exploring their outdoors, and maybe a jaunt with the things that haunt our local woods is precisely the adventure you've been searching for.
Walking Classroom: John Lambert Nature Trail
The John Lambert Nature Trail located on the main campus at Berkshire Community College was made by environmental students and faculty.
All About the Angles: Wild Acres Conservation Area
Sitting on the banks, marvel at how many poles have been cast into these waters over the last 92 years. Take a moment and think about the complicated relationships we have with public green spaces. Why it always seems to fall on virtuous citizens to champion for upkeep and outreach, yet the moment it's deemed "of use" for an urban expansion project, the government comes clamoring. When it comes to money, it's always about the angles and never about the anglers.
The Ballad of Cora Couch Lovell: Warner Hill
Still, there is a legend to be told. The story of a tireless woman who once walked this stretch of Appalachian Trail in the pitch dark at 2 a.m. for a newspaper scoop.
Picnics, Paths, & Pebbles - Bullitt Reservation
I don't think you could there be a more perfect picnic spot than Bullitt Reservation. Between the tree-dotted hillside, the fragrant breeze of the expansive fields, and the plentiful bird sightings, we passed a memorable hour over peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
