by berkshirefamilyhikes | Nov 22, 2021 | Activities, Central, North County, Outings, South County |
Looking for a place to take a post-turkey stroll? Want to dodge the Black Friday crowds & celebrate Fresh Air Friday instead?
Check out these 9 Berkshire County locations perfect for an after-dinner walk or a needed break from the holiday crush.
by berkshirefamilyhikes | Nov 13, 2021 | Activities, Central, History, North County, Outings, South County |
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to pay tribute and celebrate the rich ancestry, history, and traditions of the first people on this soil. Through dance, family traditions, and music, we can learn the diverse stories and long history of Indigenous...
by berkshirefamilyhikes | Sep 2, 2021 | Central, North County, Outings, South County, Trail Reviews |
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.
by berkshirefamilyhikes | Jun 1, 2021 | Field Trips, Outings, Trail Reviews |
Where We Went: Shelburne Falls/Buckland, MA When We Went: Annually since 2015 (Temporarily closed in 2020) Difficulty (Boots 1 – 10): 0 Boots Trail Length: Bridge Length, 400 Feet How Long it Took Us: Two Hours Overview: For a small little village off...
by berkshirefamilyhikes | Sep 1, 2021 | Activities, History, Outings, South County |
The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area announces the 19th annual autumn Heritage Walks on the Saturdays & Sundays of September 4, 5, 6 & 11, 12 & 18, 19 & 25, 26 & October 2, 3. 80+ free, guided interpretive tours will be offered...
by berkshirefamilyhikes | Jul 16, 2020 | History, Inspiration, Outings, South County |
“…the Mount was to give me country cares and joys, long happy rides and drives through the wooded lanes of that loveliest region, the companionship of a few dear friends, and the freedom from the trivial obligations which was necessary if I was to go on...