Fall colors in Berkshires, Massachusetts. (ThinkStock)
What to do in Berkshires
Stretching from Massachusetts' southern border with Connecticut to the northern boundary with Vermont, the Berkshires, a region of hills laced with forests and rivers, form the far-western flank of the state. It may take only two hours to drive the length of the Berkshires, but the region features a wealth of museums, parks, nature preserves, and cultural events to keep the family going for a week or longer. Good bases for exploration are the Revolutionary-era towns of Lenox and Stockbridge and the commercial hub of Pittsfield.
In Lenox, part of the central Berkshires, young kids will like the Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary's nature trails through forests, meadows, and wetlands, where you might even catch a glimpse of industrious beavers. Train enthusiasts can ride aboard vintage cars (Memorial Day until the end of...
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- My girlfriend and I are planning a weekend backpacking trip in the Berkshires, MA. I am...
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My girlfriend and I are planning a weekend backpacking trip in the Berkshires, MA. I am taking a half day friday, so I need a short hike to a leanto fri night, then we would like to hike Mt. Greylock on saturday, then off to another leanto somewhere in the berkshires.
Does anyone know of a good LOOP that can work with our situation? We are intermediat hikers and would like to have enough hiking in the loop to satisfy our time. Anything would help. Thnaks in advance!
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Is there a way to get to Boston from this area by train? How often do they run and how much would a day trip cost, on average?
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planning family trip, places to go, fun things to do, any suggestions.
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any atv trails in mass
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