outdoor fun
The beauty of the Berkshires is that there are outdoor activities to suit every age group and pocketbook, from traditional pursuits like hiking and horseback riding to activities that may be as new to parents as to children, such as negotiating the treetops on aerial walkways and ziplines. In the Berkshires, nature is often just a short drive out of town. 48
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so bring the fam— and even the dog
The waterfall at Bash Bish State Park (with the longest vertical drop in Massachusetts) on Mt. Washington or the caves of Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield are feasts for the eyes. The Cobble itself rises a thousand feet above the local terrain and rewards those who make it to the top with exceptional views of the surrounding countryside. The property is stewarded by The Trustees of Reservations, a statewide nonprofit; their other nearby sites include Field Farm in Williamstown, Notchview in Windsor, Ashintully Gardens in Tyringham, Monument Mountain in Great Barrington, and Goose Pond Reservation in Lee. The Trustees also maintain Naumkeag in Stockbridge, where you’ll find a long list of unique outdoor summertime events. Date Night, held Fridays and Saturdays in July and August, is a chance to bring a picnic or reserve a table, enjoy an adult beverage, and take in the site’s amazing view in a socially distanced fashion. Drag story hour meets high tea at Draghatter’s Tea Party, to be held in the Chinese Garden at a date to be announced soon. In June, bring your pruners and take home your own bouquet from Naumkeag’s flower garden. Naumkeag at Night returns in more news and features at theBerkshireEdge.com
