Thunderfest returns to the Adams Visitor Center on March 21, 2026. Last year, hundreds attended for the music, food and more. Check out our photos from last year...

ADAMS, Mass.— Mount Greylock is a place of mystique, rich in history and natural beauty. Its breathtaking vistas have inspired world-renowned authors and artists for generations. Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts, being 3,489 feet, covering 12,000 acres, has over 70 miles of trails and is a stop along the Appalachian Trail. Atop the mountain, the Massachusetts Veterans War Memorial can be seen from several angles in surrounding towns and cities. This 93-foot tower honors the veterans who fought in World War 1. Even in the winter, when the road to the summit is close...

HANCOCK, Mass. — The origins of the Berkshire Museum's Festival of Trees event was founded on collaboration, and this year, thanks to a partnership with Hancock Shaker Village, this sentiment has come full circle.    Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until Dec. 28, the historic Hancock Shaker Village will welcome visitors to gaze at more than 75 trees throughout the museum, culminating in a magical display in the Round Stone Barn.   The village is a living history museum, which includes raising animals like the Shakers did. Above, some goats get a treat of leftover...

Wahconah Falls State Park Dalton, Mass.   Wahconah Falls is a must see when coming to Central Berkshire County. It is a world of its own that stands alone from other sites in the area, especially in the Fall. To many people, Fall is seen as the saddest season.   It is the season that warns us of the oncoming dreadful bone chilling winter. The season of death from the dying vegetation. But to me Fall is seen as the last moments of happiness before the oncoming storms. The kind mother lulling the vegetation to sleep with her lullaby and bright colors of orange and red as they mix ...

Berkshire County unites the natural environment with the industrialized world. Its distinct area combines art, culture, technology, and nature, creating an eclectic range of activities for residents and visitors.   Berkshire County is generally divided into three sections: Northern, Central, and Southern. The Northern Berkshires comprise Williamstown, North Adams, Adams, Cheshire, New Ashford, Clarksburg, Florida, Hancock, Savoy and Windsor. Each community has a unique history and offers explorers a variety of activities.   Deciding where to go for the first trip to Northern Be...