Category Archives: Massachusetts

Visit the Village of Shelburne Falls

Every so often you find one of those towns you fall for. The idyllic, romantic, old school village of Shelburne Falls stole my heart, and even though it’s quite a drive I can’t help but find reasons to return again … Continue reading

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Candlepin Bowling at Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley

I never got into bowling. My parents brought us as kids, and they were on bowling teams, but I wasn’t any good and never developed an interest in it. Same story with Jeff. So in the seven years of our … Continue reading

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Hager Farm Market, Shelburne Falls

A perfect little country store with killer sandwiches, Hager Farm Market [1232 Mohawk Trail, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370] is such a great spot for lunch! Not all sandwiches are created equal. The sandwiches here start on homemade bread with fun … Continue reading

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Poet’s Seat Tower, Greenfield MA

Nature, something that can be so beautiful or terrifying, is certainly always inspiring. It is the perfect topic for a poet to study. Frederick Goddard Tuckerman was a resident of Greenfield, MA moved to write his nature poetry while sitting … Continue reading

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Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens

Butterflies are one of the most enchanting, yet fleeting creatures on earth. I can’t help my excitement when I see one in nature, but every time I try to get a closer look they fly away. A visit to Magic … Continue reading

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Berlin Mountain, Taconic Hike

I have had Berlin Mountain [Intersection of Torrey Woods Rd and Berlin Road, Williamstown MA – continue on Berlin and the parking lot will pop up on the left – The trail is a two minute walk back down the … Continue reading

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Alpamayo Restaurant, Berkshire Eats

Until I actually get to Peru, I’ll have to settle for eating Peruvian cuisine, and that ain’t so bad! It’s actually great, if you’re at Alpamayo Restaurant [60 Main St, Lee, MA 01238]. The atmosphere is very comfortable, service is … Continue reading

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Smith Botanical Gardens, Northampton

Any time I enter a garden conservatory I feel as though I’ve been transported to another land. No matter what the weather is outside, under the glass frames the temperature is catered to the warmth the plants require – and … Continue reading

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Norman Rockwell Museum, Berkshires

My first encounter with Norman Rockwell was in history class. I remember seeing the painting “The Problem We All Live With” and it really struck me. Its inspiration was a little girl named Ruby Bridges. Rockwell depicted her historic walk, … Continue reading

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Bash Bish Falls, Berkshire Hike

Driving through the Berkshires during peak foliage, what a vision the world was. We had already hiked Alander Mountain that day, and had plans for a museum later, but I wasn’t ready to give up the outdoors. It was our … Continue reading

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