The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the “A.T.” is a marked hiking trail in the eastern United States, extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. It is…
The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is a former railroad corridor converted into a 10-foot wide paved, universally accessible, passive recreation path. The Ashuwillticook runs parallel to Route 8 through the towns of Cheshire, Lanesborough and Adams. The…
Visit http://www.bikeberkshirenorth.org/ for extensive information on biking our region, including mapped rides, group rides, bike safety, local biking shops, and more. The Berkshire North area is a lovely place to cycle. Starting in North Adams,…
Clarksburg State Park offers 368 acres of abundant and unspoiled northern hardwood forest with breathtaking views of the Hoosac Range, Mount Greylock and the Green Mountains. Mauserts Pond has a landscaped day-use area featuring picnicking and a…
We don’t need an ocean to have a beach! Visit North Adams in mid-July as more than 250,000 pounds of sand, donated by Specialty Minerals and delivered by the City of North Adams, is spread – curb to curb – the entire length of Eagle…
This 100-site park is situated on picturesque Windsor Lake and offers family camping on wooded sites with water, electric (20/30 A) and some sewer sites. We have lakeside, wilderness and pull through sites for your RV, camper or tent. Seasonal…
This three-mile ridgeline trail over the dramatic cliffs to Spruce Hill offers outstanding hiking, snowshoeing, views and birdwatching. The short 1.5 mile roundtrip loop to Sunset Rock is a fine alternative for those without the time or stamina to…
The goal of the Hoosic River Revival is to reconnect the river to the city of North Adams, to make it an attribute for recreation, economic development, and community building, while simultaneously maintaining adequate flood control. After years of…
Just 20 miles from North Adams, Jiminy Peak resort has lots to offer for families inside and out of the Berkshires. The resort is full of attractions such as the Aerial Adventure Park, Mountain Adventure Par and Mountain Biking. This year has…
A clear, cold river cascades through Mohawk Trail State Forest along a rocky streambed. This is one of the most scenic woodland areas in Massachusetts, and it’s only 10 miles from North Adams! Over 6,000 acres of mountain ridges, deep gorges…
At 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock* is the highest point in Massachusetts. Rising above the surrounding Berkshire landscape, beautiful views of up to 90 miles may be seen. In 1898, it became Massachusetts’s first wilderness state park, acquired by…
There is something for everyone at Greylock Bowl & Golf. This recreation center contains 30 classic wooden lanes with modern automatic scoring, which provides a unique and accessible experience for both casual and league bowlers. They also have…
Motocross comes to North Adams! The MX8 track allows you to grab your bike and head out on the track. Bring your family and friends to watch. Open seasonally.
Discover a geologic wonder at this 48 acre park. Examine the only naturally formed white marble arch and man-made white marble dam in North America, and tour an abandoned marble quarry. The “natural bridge” for which the park is named,…
This complex is complete with a basketball court, soccer field, walking trails, playground and baseball field. The athletic complex hosts many youth sports program for the area. Nicknamed “The Joe,” the Joe Wolfe Field is home to the…
Savoy Mountain State Forest makes it easy to leave the everyday world behind. Scenic North and South Ponds with wooded edges and hills rising in the distance offer tranquil places to fish, picnic and swim. 45 campsites and 1 group site are located…
The natural beauty that surrounds us in the Berkshires can be seen in a whole new way by air. Flying along side the hilltops during the peak foliage season, or right by the summit of Mt. Greylock in February when everything’s covered in ice and snow…
The SteepleCats organization is a non-profit collegiate summer baseball team that brings the best college baseball players from across the country to play summer baseball at Joe Wolfe Field. The team is part of the New England Collegiate Baseball…
Over the past five years, CASCADE SCHOOL SUPPLIIES has sponsored Drury High School Art Students to create large replicas of famous masterpieces ranging from Picasso to Monet, from Renaissance to Pop Art, from subjects such as Mona Lisa to Rosie the…
The Cascades Trail is a short, beautiful river walk following the Notch Brook in North Adams from the end of Marion Avenue to a popular cascading waterfall. A hidden in-town gem, this trail is minutes away from downtown areas of North Adams and…