Category Archives: Berkshires

Berkshires Hike: The Cascade Trail

Driving down the street of a residential area and ‘you’ve reached your destination,’ did you make a mistake? No, you haven’t, and you’re not trespassing – you’ve reached the trailhead to the Cascade Trail [182 Marion Ave, North Adams – … Continue reading

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The Clark Art Institute

On a picture perfect day my girlfriends and I set out into the Berkshires to visit The Clark [225 South St, Williamstown, MA 01267]. Students and children under 18 are free, others pay a hefty $20 admission price – however … Continue reading

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Dinner in the Berkshires: Nudel

After a long day of shopping and visiting a crazy roadside attraction, were hungry and in the Berkshires. To Nudel it was! A fine restaurant in Lenox, MA where we would enjoy a charming dinner. The chow was fantastic. We … Continue reading

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Roadside Attraction: Dead Frog Circus

For three years I have been making an annual trip to Northampton, MA to holiday shop. For three long years I have been filled with a burning curiosity about a truly bizarre roadside attraction. After three long years, I finally … Continue reading

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Daytrip to Northampton, MA – Holiday Shopping Paradise!

The holiday season is SO BUSY! I feel extra rushed because I need to get all of my shopping and wrapping done by the 12th this year, challenge accepted! My favorite way to shop for the holidays is by taking … Continue reading

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Monument Mountain

I recently hiked Monument Mountain in Great Barrington. When entering the parking lot I realized it is a very popular hike, there were tons of people there. This did not hinder the enjoyment of the hike, however. We did not … Continue reading

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Big Beaver

I saw a BIG beaver driving around Lee, MA over the weekend.   http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/6675  

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Time in the Beautiful Berkshires

August is always a mad scramble for me to enjoy every last moment of the summer season! This past weekend I had so much fun gallivanting about the Berkshires.  On our way to MA, we stopped at Grafton Lake State … Continue reading

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Berkshires: Great Barrington

My favorite town in the Berkshires is Great Barrington. It is a quintessential New England town with a hippy edge and history. If you’re starting with lunch, you should really check out the Gypsy Joynt Café, come for the ambiance … Continue reading

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Berkshires: Hancock Shaker Villiage

All this rain lately may be very spring-like, but it isn’t making me feel like I want to go frolic outside with the tulips. One surefire way to get in the spring spirit is to go visit the baby animals … Continue reading

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