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Appalachian Trail Conservancy – New England Reg.HQ – MA

Appalachian Trail Conservancy – New England Reg.HQ – MA

We are the guardians of the world's longest hiking-only footpath--The Appalachian Trail The Appalachian Trail…
Housatonic Admin
Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
Mount Everett State Reservation – Mt. Washington, MA

Mount Everett State Reservation – Mt. Washington, MA

In the extreme southwest corner of Massachusetts is a cluster of parks noted for their…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
Beartown State Forest, MA – Monterey, MA

Beartown State Forest, MA – Monterey, MA

Beartown State Forest has two distinctly different worlds between the summer and winter. During the…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
Goose Pond Reservation – Lee, MA

Goose Pond Reservation – Lee, MA

Goose Pond Reservation - 112 acres.  A Trustees of Reservations property located on Goose Pond.…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
Monument Mountain Reservation – Gt. Barrington, Mass

Monument Mountain Reservation – Gt. Barrington, Mass

Ascend this popular peak, which once drew 19th-century literary giants, and from its summit gaze…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
McLennan Reservation – Tyringham, MA

McLennan Reservation – Tyringham, MA

McLennan Reservation - 594 acres.  Hike, snow shoe or xc ski into a rugged and…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
Tyringham Cobble Reservation – Tyringham, MA

Tyringham Cobble Reservation – Tyringham, MA

Ascend through orchards and woodlands to where twin ancient formations of exposed bedrock offer panoramic…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
Housatonic River Walk National Recreation Trail – Gt. Barrington, MA

Housatonic River Walk National Recreation Trail – Gt. Barrington, MA

The River Walk is a greenway trail along the Housatonic River in the downtown center…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
Lime Kiln Farm Wildlife Sanctuary – Mass Audubon Society – Sheffield, MA

Lime Kiln Farm Wildlife Sanctuary – Mass Audubon Society – Sheffield, MA

The Lime Kiln Farm Wildlife Sanctuary features two miles of trails that traverse rolling hayfields,…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
Mount Washington State Forest – Mt. Washington, MA

Mount Washington State Forest – Mt. Washington, MA

Amidst the re-grown red oak-northern hardwood forest, the 4,169 acre Mount Washington State Forest offers…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
Jug End State Reservation – Egremont, Mass

Jug End State Reservation – Egremont, Mass

Jug End offers one of the most scenic areas in the Berkshires. The former site…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
Berkshire National Fish Hatchery – Monterey, MA

Berkshire National Fish Hatchery – Monterey, MA

The Berkshire National Fish Hatchery Foundation believes that many people are concerned about watersheds, ecosystems…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
Bash Bish Falls State Park – Mt. Washington, MA

Bash Bish Falls State Park – Mt. Washington, MA

In the extreme southwest corner of the state is a cluster of state parks noted…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
Bartholomew’s Cobble – Ashley Falls, MA

Bartholomew’s Cobble – Ashley Falls, MA

Bartholomew's Cobble - A National Natural Landmark - is a nature preserve that is home…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
The Hebert Arboretum at Springside Park, Pittsfield, MA

The Hebert Arboretum at Springside Park, Pittsfield, MA

The Hebert Arboretum is a living tree library located within one of Pittsfield's premier city…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
Bascom Lodge at the summit of Mt. Greylock – Lanesborough, MA

Bascom Lodge at the summit of Mt. Greylock – Lanesborough, MA

Bascom Lodge is a rustic stone and wood Lodge perched atop Mount Greylock in western…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
Mount Greylock State Reservation & Scenic Byway to Summit – Lanesborough,MA

Mount Greylock State Reservation & Scenic Byway to Summit – Lanesborough,MA

At 3,491 feet in elevation, Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts and southern…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
Taconic Crest Trail & Taconic Skyline Trail

Taconic Crest Trail & Taconic Skyline Trail

The TACONIC CREST TRAIL is a 35 mile (56 km) hiking trail in the Taconic…
Housatonic Admin
Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
LAKES & PONDS – Free Public Boat Launches/Access

LAKES & PONDS – Free Public Boat Launches/Access

MASSACHUSETTS: Becket, Mass – BUCKLEY – DUTTON RESERVOIR – Yokum Pond Road Becket Center, Mass…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
Stockbridge Land Trust – Stockbridge, MA

Stockbridge Land Trust – Stockbridge, MA

Our purpose is to assist landowners in preserving the scenic countryside of Stockbridge, Massachusetts. We…
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Housatonic AdminJanuary 23, 2022
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