STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Botanical Garden is a 24-acre botanical garden that showcases horticulture and garden design through its dozens of displays.   Starting May 1 the garden's grounds are open daily from 9 until 5 daily. Visitors can roam the grounds freely with no duration limit, but the average visitor often spends approximately two hours exploring.   The garden's mission is to educate and inspire the art and science of gardening and preserve the local environment.   This not-for-profit, membership-supported organization offers classes, lectures, workshop...

Winter is over and the signs of Spring are budding. Dust of your fishing rods and spend some time fishing in some of the Berkshires's major lakes, ponds, and rivers.    Tere are a variety of year-round fishing spots with catch limits; smaller rivers and brooks have catch limits of three after Sept. 11 and eight after April 1. Find a list of fishing seasons and limits here.    Windsor Lake North Adams   Affectionately known as Fish Pond, this small lake is stocked with rainbow trout, some brook and brown trout, and chain pickerel. Restrooms and dairy bar a...

The Sun has finally risen from the clouds and shines its golden rays on the bare trees bringing the wildlife back to life and awakening the wildlife from their blissful sleep. The snow melts and the sky cries with joy, wetting the ground filling the air with the smell of petrichor.   The grass becomes green, the leaves return, and the flowers pollinate, filling the world with the forgotten color. Nature celebrates the coming of Spring and so should you. Here are some events happening this Spring to help with your celebration.   SpringFest  Saturday, May 9  Berkshire B...

ADAMS, Mass. — The site of Mt. Greylock is a mystical one full of history and beauty–an inspiration to renowned authors and artists.  Historically the road to the summit reopens making the view of five states on a clear day including the Berkshires, Green Mountains of Vermont, White Mountains of New Hampshire, and the Catskills and Adirondacks of New York.  Hikers driven to trek up the 3,491-foot summit using some of the over 70 miles of trails in its 12,500-acre reservation will experience the state’s only subalpine taiga-boreal forest featuring rare plants, anim...

Berkshire County has a variety of waterfalls that can take the breath away from any curious traveler willing to spend some time hiking.  Tannery Falls Savoy, Mass The hike to the majestic Tannery Falls is no easy feat. Bumpy terrain and steep steps lead to a peaceful bubble untouched by the outside world.  The journey to the 80-foot falls starts at Savoy Mountain State Forest and a bumpy gravel road that leads to the trailhead; a longer trail will avoid the road and bring you to the falls as well.  Roots rise above the ground, greeting the hikers as they follow the rushin...

Thunderfest returned 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...

LENOX, Mass. — Smell the freshly cut grass while having a glass of wine and a picnic on Tanglewood's lawn. If you don't feel like bringing a cooler along, you can grab something to eat and drink from a variety of vendors. The Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer home offers a wide array of performances and learning opportunities in a relaxing atmosphere on the 210 acres of lawn and meadows that was previously the Tappan estate.  Tanglewood's season kicks off on June 20 with a performance by American singer-songwriter and guitarist John Fogerty. List of concerts this 2024 season here...

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...

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 ...