Becket Quarry, which is in the Western Massachusetts town of Becket, still has remnants of equipment from its past days as an operating quarry. The property is open to the public, and you can meander around the remains of old machinery, trucks, derricks, and cables. Well, it was time for our Tour de Western Mass […]
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Hiking Monument Mountain with Chipmunks
Monument Mountain in Great Barrington, MA, offers a great outdoor hiking adventure. At the top, you’ll enjoy magnificent views of the area, and, if you’re lucky, you’ll be accompanied by hundreds of chipmunks that will help guide you along the way. If you go to Great Barrington, MA, and don’t climb Monument Mountain, can you […]
The Housatonic River Walk in Great Barrington
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 […]
The Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls
The Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne, MA is an old trolley bridge that is known for being decorated with all sorts of colorful flowers.
Make Your Own Candle at the Yankee Candle Headquarters
At the Yankee Candle Headquarters in South Deerfield, MA, you can create your own candles with your chosen mélange of fragrances and wax.
A Quick Climb up South Mount Sugarloaf
South Mount Sugarloaf in Western Massachusetts offers a quick climb, views of the Connecticut River and nearby towns, and a place for a family picnic.