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50 Things To Do On the Trail

50 Things To Do On the Trail

by berkshirefamilyhikes | Oct 14, 2019 | Activities, Inspiration, Tips & Tricks | 0 comments

Sometimes keeping spirits up and minds occupied is more exhausting than the actual hiking! These games and activities will help you and your children stay engaged and interested out on the trail. Keep scrolling for all 50. 50 Things To Do On The Trail Follow the...
Picnics, Paths, & Pebbles – Bullitt Reservation

Picnics, Paths, & Pebbles – Bullitt Reservation

by berkshirefamilyhikes | Jun 10, 2020 | History, North County, Trail Reviews | 0 comments

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.

Pooled Echoes of the Past  – Duncan Brook Reservoir

Pooled Echoes of the Past – Duncan Brook Reservoir

by berkshirefamilyhikes | Apr 30, 2020 | Central, History | 0 comments

 Where We Went : Duncan Brook, Dalton MA  When We Went : 1st Week of April Difficulty (Boots 1 – 10) : 2.5 Boots (based on lack of trails)  Trail Length : No Marked Trails  How Long it Took Us : 2 Hours   Overview : In 1957, the town of Dalton proposed a...
5 Reasons To Walk In The Rain – Ashuwillticook Rail Trail

5 Reasons To Walk In The Rain – Ashuwillticook Rail Trail

by berkshirefamilyhikes | Jan 16, 2019 | Activities, Trail Reviews | 1 comment

airheWhere We Went : Ashuwillticook Rail Trail/Lanesborough entrance When We Went : Mid-June Difficulty (Boots 1 – 10) : 0 Boots! (except for our rain boots) Trail Length : 11.2 Miles (We only walked about 1.5 miles before turning around.) How Long it Took Us :...
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If it’s not enough for their sakes, then nothing If it’s not enough for their sakes, then nothing’s ever been about them at all.
𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝
One of the more overlooked waterfalls in the Berkshires, Steven’s Glen is 129-acres of gorgeous forest featuring Lenox Mountain Brook winding its way through Lenox Mountain. 
A metal-staired viewing platform showcases the narrow, 40-foot gorge carved into the side of the mountain. The glen is named for Romanzo Stevens, a 19th century, local farmer, turned entrepreneur. In 1884, Romanzo, recognizing the beauty and character of his land, built bridges and walkways, constructed a covered dance pavilion, and charged 25 cents a head for admission. It has been reported that in 1919 a party of 900 people gathered here for a nighttime celebration! 
This is an impressive trail with great rewards for the entire family. The short length is perfect for small legs and equal attention spans. Truly a hidden gem, this is not a heavily trafficked spot. It is well marked and appropriate for many abilities.
To read the full review, hit the latest blog posts in the bio link. 
Maintained by @berkshirelandkeepers 
Trail Length: 1.4 miles round trip / 45 minutes
How Long it Took Us: 2 hours
GPS: 42.3505, -73.3484 (Trailhead parking)
📍ancestral lands of the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation
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“Little by little, one travels far.” - J. R. R “Little by little, one travels far.” - J. R. R. Tolkien
📍ancestral lands of the Nipmuc, Wabanaki & Pocumtuc Confederacies
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Lily-of-the-Valley, my favorite. A dozen days of g Lily-of-the-Valley, my favorite. A dozen days of growth in between. 
Did you know that this sweet-smelling bloom is part of the asparagus family? 
And in WWI, a drug obtained from the plant was used to treat soldiers who’d been exposed to poison gas. 
*Keep in mind, it is poisonous to both pets and children when ingested.
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Renewal, Reawaken, Refresh, Rebirth — No matter Renewal, Reawaken, Refresh, Rebirth — No matter the word, May's energy is different. 🌿
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"𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙬 "𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙗𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙣𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙮."
Robert MacFarlane, "The Old Ways"
By nature, kids live in the space between questions, persistently posing the why, the what, the where, and the whom; indifferent to the source of answers as long as the well isn't running dry. But often, when we explore a new trail, there's so much unfamiliarity and those questions are drowned out by the newness of it all. Our brains are working overtime just to take it all in.
John Kabat-Zinn says, "When you pay attention to boredom, it gets unbelievably interesting." 
In the absence of the unfamiliar, we engage in a different way. That's why when we visit the same place again and again, it never seems to feel stale. Our dulled senses connect differently, and inquiry begins to fill the space where boredom begins. It turns out there's always something to discover — it's lying just beyond the distractions of the "new."
📍 ancestral lands of the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation
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Caught in suspension 🌁 📍ancestral lands of Caught in suspension 🌁
📍ancestral lands of the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation
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