Author Archives: Belinda

MA: Berkshires- Chesterfield Gorge

Chesterfield Gorge in Chesterfield, MA offers six miles of river side hiking within a dramatic canyon. 1/2 mile of which is along the ridge of a steep gorge. Very cool albeit tough to capture the varying depths and curves of the rocks. The main trail is easy and I saw many walking their dogs. NavigatingContinue reading “MA: Berkshires- Chesterfield Gorge”

MA- Berkshires- Shelburne Falls

Along the Mohawk Trail you’ll find Shelburne Falls. Such a quaint small town with its famous and beautiful Bridge of Flowers. The hospitality at Shelburne Falls could only be matched by the beauty and care taken at the Bridge of Flowers with the changing colors on the mountain in the background. In addition to theContinue reading “MA- Berkshires- Shelburne Falls”

MA: Berkshires- West Stockbridge- Olivia’s Overlook

I appreciate opportunities to drive up to an overlook after hiking so much to them! Olivia’s Overlook provides that opportunity! The first time I went to this spot was on a road bike tour so it was a quick resting spot after struggling up a steep hill. Much easier to appreciate driving to it whichContinue reading “MA: Berkshires- West Stockbridge- Olivia’s Overlook”

MA: Berkshires-Lenox- Haven Cafe

While there was a queue to get in, I found the staff to be attentive and organized. The food to follow was excellent and the cinnamon and vanilla latte the best I have ever had. For my meal I enjoyed eggs “sardo” which I was familiar with from many years prior when eating brunch inContinue reading “MA: Berkshires-Lenox- Haven Cafe”

MA: Berkshires-Mount Greylock

Opened through October 31, the visitors center offers a caretaker who has worked there for 50 years and knows the mountain as if his own. I feel so fortunate that while I arrived at 8:45, he opened the door to greet me as they normally open at 9. He suggested Rounds Rock Trail – AnContinue reading “MA: Berkshires-Mount Greylock”

MA: Berkshires- Charlemont- Bissell Bridge

I tend to look up covered bridges near where I’m going. This one had an overlook to view down upon the waterfall and bridge but not at my angle of preference A bit brazen I know, I walked down an incline. Surprisingly I was greeted by two guys who were in the cold Fall waters.Continue reading “MA: Berkshires- Charlemont- Bissell Bridge”

MA- Greenfield- Poet’s Seat Tower

Generally speaking I am a planner professionally and otherwise but it’s hard to plan Fall excursions between the weather and determining where is peak foliage. I found out about Poets Seat Tower at the last minute and this years turning of the trees has been erratic. This was my lucky day! The quintessential fall colorsContinue reading “MA- Greenfield- Poet’s Seat Tower”

VT- Manchester Area-Mount Equinox Skyline Drive

Another Indian summer day. This Fall has been a bit unusual for predicting peak colors as they appear muted from the warmth of the season. Nonetheless, I have read of the Mount Equinox skyline drive and knowing it was only opened from Memorial Day through the end of October decided this was pretty much theContinue reading “VT- Manchester Area-Mount Equinox Skyline Drive”

CT: Fairfield County- New Canaan- Grace Farms

I have travelled a couple of hours to every county in Connecticut finding outdoor adventures forgetting to look in my own backyard! This was my first visit to Grace Farms and I was quite taken by it and could not do it justice. Their mission is to support the environment, nature, community and education inContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- New Canaan- Grace Farms”