Berkshires

Berkshires, The Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, Travel, Waterfalls

Umpachene Falls – A Hidden Gem in The Berkshires

(Updated July 24th, 2021) To be honest I thought we would never find Umpachene Falls in Southfield, Massachusetts when we set on our quest to find this trail. There was very little information on the internet about it the time and the directions were wildly unclear.  We wandered and wandered around the back roads of The Berkshires and when we […]

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The Quintessential Town of Williamstown, MA in The Berkshires Will Steal Your Heart

The drive alone to this well known and beloved town in The Berkshires is so spectacular winding through mountains, valleys, farmland, lush greenery and fine fall foliage that by the time you get to your designated location you would ask yourself “Can this get any better?”.  We can say confidently that is certainly does once your arrive upon Williamstown, Massachusetts. […]

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Fun in The Berkshires at Ioka Valley Farm, Hancock, MA

Ioka Valley Farm was first established in 1936 and has been family owned and operated ever since with the Leab family traditions dedicated to providing enjoyment for little ones and adults alike and creating lasting love for animals and crops showing them how things are grown and done on a farm. Nestled among the beautiful hills of the Berkshires of […]

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Would You Have The Delight of Dropping In at the Zucchini Fest in West Stockbridge

You would probably not believe me if I told you that there is a town right in the heart of the Berkshires that runs a festival every year solely dedicated to a mid size green vegetable that you most likely have in your fridge right now.  If you read to the end of this post  we might even help you […]

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Tannery Falls: Magnificent Falls If You Can Find Them

With over 50 miles of wooded trails inviting nature lovers to year-round recreational access in a rural setting, Savoy Mountain is situated on the top of the Hoosac Mountain Range, which is an extension of the Green Mountains of Vermont and the first mountain barrier encountered rising west of the Connecticut River Valley. Open year round from sunrise to sunset […]

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Woods, Fields and Wetlands in The Berkshires/ Field Farm Reservation

During a quick summer weekend escape to the Berkshires, we spent a couple of hours at a lovely hidden gem just west of Route 7 and north of Route 43 southwest of Williamstown, known to locals as Field Farm. After parking at a relatively big parking lot we embarked on a pretty stroll through the very picturesque and still very […]