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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.
7 Berkshire County Date-Worthy Hikes
Looking for a Berkshire County trail to take a hike with your honey? We've rounded up some of our favorite hikes perfect for some grown-up time. We've included spots to grab a bite or pick up picnic essentials. Scroll through and plan your next adult adventure!FREE...
Ghosts In A Granite Graveyard – Historic Becket Quarry
Where We Went : Historic Becket Quarry When We Went : Mid-August Difficulty (Boots 1 - 10) : 1.5 Boots Trail Length : Varying Lengths - Quarry Trail is under 3 miles round trip How Long it Took Us : 2.5 Hours Overview : Along with Autumn's colorful arrival comes the...
Leave It To Beaver – Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Where We Went : Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary / Lenox, MA When We Went : End of June Difficulty (Boots 1 - 10) : 1 Boot Trail Length : 7 miles of trails (All Persons Trail: 0.3 miles) How Long it Took Us : 2.5 Hours Overview : Gee whiz, Wally!...
So Nice, We Hiked It Twice – Natural Bridge State Park
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 "Trail" is a short 0.3...
The Caveman Cometh – Tory Cave Falls
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...
Diamond In The Rough – Steven’s Glen
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 the...
10 Quotes for Summer Solstice
10 Quotes for Summer SolsticeSummer Solstice. The longest day of the year is at hand. Taken literally, solstice means that the sun stands still. But like naturalist Hal Borland said, "There is no standing still in any season. The earth turns, and the year turns, and...
50 Things To Do On the Trail
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...
Twitcher’s Paradise — Eugene D. Moran Wildlife Management Area
Where We Went: Eugene D. Moran Wildlife Management Area, Windsor MA When We Went: July & October Difficulty (Boots 1 - 10): 1 Boot Trail Length: Less than two miles of trail through the spruce grove on the Bosma Road Side. 2nd trail on Fobes Hill across the...