Hancock, on the Massachusetts border near New York, is nestled among several state parks in the scenic Berkshire Mountains. A stretch of the Appalachian Trail runs through the Berkshires, also home to fishing, hiking and camping, kayaking, and nature tours. The Berkshires is popular among city dwellers who want to witness the changing colors of the leaves in… read more
If you happen to be hiking through New York, along the northern stretch of the Hudson River as it flows through that state, you may come across the small town of Green Port, tucked away on the eastern bank of the famous waterway. The Green Port, New York area, tucked between the Catskills and the Berkshire Mountains, offers several viable hotel options. Thes… read more
The town of East Greenbush is located near the state capital of Albany, New York. It's a quiet resting point between hiking one of Albany's many trails, including Christman Sanctuary (with a 30-foot waterfall), the Hopkins Memorial Forest Ridge Walk (high mountain range and easy trail walking for children) and the Peebles Island Perimeter Trail (with steep c… read more
The small town of Red Hook, N.Y., is situated in the Hudson River Valley, just two hours north of New York City. The Red Hook area offers visitors opportunities for fishing, hiking, biking, golfing and winery touring. In addition, a number of state parks such as the Hudson Highlands State Park, James Baird State Park and Taconic State Park/Rudd Pond Area an… read more
Danbury, Conn., is located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and east of the New York state border. It has a diverse mixture of cultures, a lot of entertainment and activities for families to enjoy year round. Danbury has many lakes and several parks that offer fishing, boating, hiking, nature trails, ice fishing and play areas. read more
Boston is a city that is abundant with outdoors activities: from the Emerald Necklace, a string of city parks, to the Charles River, there is something for every outdoor enthusiast. This city is also in close proximity to the Berkshire… read more
Greenfield is a historical river town close to the northwestern border of Massachusetts and located about 20 miles north of Northampton. Incorporated in 1753, river trading and the eventual discovery of hydro-power were the main source… read more
North Adams is in the northwest corner of Massachusetts, in the Berkshire mountains just east of Williamstown. It was first settled in 1737, and is home to the largest museum of modern art in the country, the Massachusetts Museum of Co… read more
Northampton is located in Massachusetts' Pioneer Valley, which boasts some of the state's best scenic and natural attractions. Nearby points of interest include the Mohawk Trail, a 63-mile stretch along Route 2 offering some of New Eng… read more
Known for being a small, friendly locale in the heart of Connecticut, Kent sits in the shadow of the Berkshire Mountain range. Quaint and simple, many of the recreational activities that abound here follow suit. Play a round of golf at… read more
Deerfield, MA is a historic town in Franklin, County, Massachusetts. Deerfield is located on the Deerfield River and the Connecticut River. Several brooks and the Mill River also flow through town. North Sugarloaf Mountain is above th… read more
Napanoch is a small community situated within the larger town of Wawarsing on the Shawangunk Ridge National Scenic Byway. The Napanoch area makes a great base from which to explore the surrounding countryside, natural attractions, and… read more
In 1710, the first white settlers arrived in the area known today as Chatham, New York. Settlers throughout the years have been attracted to the area by the fertile soil and rich growing climate. Chatham lies in Colombia County New Yor… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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