Sunset over the water on a clear winter day turns the sky a deep blue and a touch of rose. And it turns out so does a rainbow of color on an ice fall at the hairpin bend.
Read articleThe Berkshires are rich in walks and hikes — gentle rambles in the hills and treks along the Appalachian Trail, and anything in between. Kayak on a mountain lake or get a taste of white water.
Finding places where we belong — #berkshireweekend
We have ways of moving in and out of each other’s spaces, a friend tells me. We’re driving back roads through the hilltowns in the dusk, and we’re talking about how people in this country live together.
Read articleLooking for clear vision in the snow — #berkshireweekend
The Hoosic river path is quiet in the snow. Flakes are still falling, and the horizon is hazy enough to hide the mountains. The sky and the land blend together, and the water is running a dark jade green.
Read articleReflections and hopes for the future — #berkshireweekend
We’re in the calm after the holidays, and we have some time to look ahead, so let me ask you … What are you looking for in the Berkshires this year?
Read articleBreathing deep on mild days in late fall
On an afternoon near Halloween with a rare glimpse of sun, I went wandering on Sheep Hill. The trees were turning that silver-tawny shade of bare limbs in the late fall sun.
Read articleApple pie and roasted chestnuts — #berkshireweekend
Where would I explore this weekend, if I could be anywhere at the blink of an eye? I might head east over the ridge on Saturday for hot roast chestnuts at Big River Farm and the re-opening of the Yiddish Book Center …
Read articleWing and Prayer’s wildflower meadow glows in the fall
Amy Pulley looks across toward the meadow. Fall, I’m learning, is a planting season, and the tables around us hold young plants she has propagated at Wing and a Prayer Native Plant Nursery.
Read articleImagine us a river under North Adams’ sky — #berkshireweekend
Imagine you’re in charge of North Adams, and you have the resources to create the river you want to see … what do you see? Voices mull over answers …
Read articleDEI Outdoors grows confidence and excitement in natural play
Rachel Hailey, founder of DEI Outdoors, has inspired more than 100 organizations nationwide in creating diversity, equity and belonging.
Read articleHooRWA and WRL explore the Hoosic river valley in stories and music
The Hoosic River Watershed Association and Williamstown Rural Lands are celebrating the Northern Berkshires in creative collaborations — original songs and poems and a new writing journal with Tupelo Press.
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