by berkshirefamilyhikes | Oct 10, 2021 | Central, History, North County, South County, Trail Reviews |
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.
by berkshirefamilyhikes | Aug 31, 2019 | Central, History, Trail Reviews |
In 1972, Raynard Getty, a high school science teacher, began developing 50 acres behind the Dalton school into a conservation area. In conjunction with classroom studies, Wahconah students, alongside Getty, worked on extensive plans to create a wildlife refuge, 4 1/2 miles of nature trails, two tree farms, a large fieldstone fireplace, and a small pond. A teacher truly ahead of his time,
Getty described his vision as, “a quiet area where students can go to think and meditate.”
by berkshirefamilyhikes | Jun 10, 2021 | Activities, Central, History, Trail Reviews |
The John Lambert Nature Trail located on the main campus at Berkshire Community College was made by environmental students and faculty.
by berkshirefamilyhikes | Jun 20, 2019 | Central, History, North County, Trail Reviews |
Where We Went : Natural Bridge State Park (North Adams, MA) When We Went : Early June – both times! Difficulty (Boots 1 – 10) : 2 Boots around the Bridges Area – 1 Boot on the Elder Trail (Healthy Heart Trail) Trail Length : The Natural Bridge... 
by berkshirefamilyhikes | Jul 24, 2020 | History, South County, Trail Reviews |
Where We Went: Tory Cave Falls – October Mountain State Forest, Lenoxdale, MA When We Went: Mid-June 2020 Difficulty (Boots 1 – 10): 2 Boots, (3 Boots to get to the cave) Trail Length: Just over 0.5 miles roundtrip How Long it Took Us: 1.5 hours... 
by berkshirefamilyhikes | Jun 16, 2021 | History, South County, Trail Reviews |
Where We Went : Steven’s Glen – Richmond / West Stockbridge, MA When We Went : Mid-June Difficulty (Boots 1 – 10) : 2 Boots Trail Length : 1.4 miles round trip / 45 minutes How Long it Took Us : 2 hours Overview : One of the more overlooked waterfalls in...
