Category Archives: Berkshires

Summer Solstice Photos Essay 2019

By Jelane A. Kennedy The last photo essay that I published was for the Winter Solstice in 2018. It is amazing to think that time has gone by so quickly. Although this year has been different than past years with … Continue reading

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Berkshire Museum – A great rainy day adventure for all ages.

If you have not yet visited the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA, it’s time to check it out. Pittsfield is one of those cities that at one time had a large downtown area that was probably very busy but is now … Continue reading

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2 Free little museums in Berkshires – Thunderbolt and Crane Paper Making

By Jelane A. Kennedy As we were exploring the northern part of the Berkshires and where the Ashuwillticook rail trail extended we discovered two great little museums that are little gems. The first was the Thunderbolt Ski Museum in Adams. … Continue reading

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#1 thing campers do in the winter – dream about RV’s and camping gear!

By Jelane A. Kennedy Each winter as the snow falls and piles into beautiful drifts it is not unusual for even those of us who love winter to dream about our next camping adventure, especially when winter is taking a … Continue reading

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Two little nature trails in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

By Jelane A. Kennedy In our most recent visit to the Berkshires Eileen and I decided we want to try to find a couple of new hiking trails in the area of Pittsfield. We have our old standbys that we … Continue reading

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2 more hikes in the Berkshires – {Ashuvillticook and Greylock}

By Jelane A. Kennedy In April we decided again we needed a break and choose to hike another couple of areas in the Berkshires. As in the Adirondacks, spring brings wet and soggy ground so there are times when finding … Continue reading

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2 day hikes in the Berkshire Mountains

By Jelane A. Kennedy After two great snowstorms in the Northeast this month it was time to enjoy a couple of hikes. We decided to take a trip to the Berkshires, for a change of pace. One of our favorite … Continue reading

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