The Housatonic River Walk is a short, easily accessible path that follows a section of the Housatonic River in Great Barrington, MA. It’s a great place to take in the nature of Western Mass while at the same time not having to venture too far into the wilderness. As part of our spring “Tour de […]
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Benny finds the Cursed Titus Mansion Ruins
Cursed ruins? In Massachusetts? Once Benny got wind of the cursed Titus Mansion Ruins in Tyringham at Ashintully Gardens, there was no stopping him from wanting to explore this unique spot in Western Massachusetts. After two hours in a car, two rest stops along the Pike, and two wrong turns off the highway (apparently, we […]
The Doane’s Falls Adventure, Royalston
There are a few short videos of Doane’s Falls towards the end of this post. It had been a long winter. Benny, getting antsy from not having gone on nearly enough adventures, told me that it was time for a road trip. Simply going on a hike or visiting a museum wasn’t going to cut […]
A Quick Trip to the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, located in Brewster, offers a great, family-friendly opportunity to learn about the natural environment of Cape Cod and interact with the Cape’s native animals. There’s also a trail that will lead you to a nearby beach. Ah, late fall and winter: The best times to visit Cape Cod. […]
Story Time at the Ridge Hill Reserve, Dartmouth
Ridge Hill Reserve helps the young ones get out in nature and work on their reading skills. You can also get great views of Copicut Reservoir and admire old mill ruins. It’s a win-win family opportunity.
The View from Poet’s Seat Tower in Greenfield
Poet’s Seat Tower rewards you with spectacular views of Greenfield and makes for a great quick side trip while visiting Western Mass.