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Lanesborough, MA–Nice and Easy Trail Hike @ Mt. Greylock Visitor's Center
Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
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FREE Thursdays, December 6th through December 27th at 10 am. Guided by a Park Interpreter, these easy-paced, two to three mile hikes are geared especially for seniors, but open to all ages. Hikes may include[...]
Dec
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Dec 14 @ 6:45 am – 8:15 am
6:45 am
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Hike through the fields and watch the sunrise over Yokun Ridge. Difficulty: Moderate, 2 miles (easy pace, moderate elevation changes) Description: Beginning our hike at first light, we’ll wind our way up the fields in[...]
Dec
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Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Mondays and Fridays through December 21st, from  10:00am-4:00pm. Discover ways to navigate outdoors in winter while having fun exploring an interactive display station that features some useful tools of the trade. Investigate the wonders of[...]
Dec
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Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
9:00 am
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We’ll be re-exploring the northern extent of the Myrin Preserve like we did late last winter when we trailed the momma bear and cubs and found the porcupine up in an ancient ash. Park on[...]
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Dec 15 @ 11:00 am
11:00 am
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The Mount is a turn-of-the-century home, designed and built by Edith Wharton in 1902. A National Historic Landmark, today The Mount is a cultural center that celebrates the intellectual, artistic and humanitarian legacy of Edith[...]
Dec
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Dec 15 @ 1:00 pm
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The Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Verdi’s timeless tragedy La Traviata. — Box Office: 413-528-0100 https://www.mahaiwe.org/Upcoming%20Events
Dec
15
Sat
Lanesborough, MA–Stump the Ranger! @ Mt. Greylock Visitor's Center
Dec 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
1:00 pm
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Saturday, December 8th, 15th, and 29th, at  1:00pm-2:00pm. Come out and meet the cool Park Ranger for a fun, informative and engaging question and answer presentation about everything Mount Greylock. Discover a multitude of amazing[...]
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Dec 16 @ 11:00 am
11:00 am
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The Mount is a turn-of-the-century home, designed and built by Edith Wharton in 1902. A National Historic Landmark, today The Mount is a cultural center that celebrates the intellectual, artistic and humanitarian legacy of Edith[...]
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Historic Estate Gardens and Town Districts

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Canoe Trip on the Housatonic River

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Bike Rides Along Scenic Country Roads

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