The weather was nippy and breezy for our 4 1/2 mile hike on Balancing Rock Trail in Williamsburg, a side shoot of the HenHawk Trail. The steady climb got us warmed up and the sighting of lots of signs of moose – droppings and bark eaten off the trees- delighted us. There are lots of… Continue reading

The photos can’t convey the great day I just had. At last, back on the Charlemont 60 acres, hike plan finally all set, the sun came out and we had one gorgeous day and one memorable hike. The conviviality of the group is to be treasured. So too, the return to the Charlemont land. We… Continue reading

5 mile hike today at Spruce Hill in Savoy. The hour long drive to get there bored Sukee just a bit. We set out for the top of the mountain on a steep, rocky climb…challenging and fun. At the top, 2,650 ft., we sat and had lunch and enjoyed the long views into North Adams,… Continue reading

Once again, we headed to the William Cullen Bryant Estate in Cummington. It’s a place where we’ve hiked in every season…in winter on snowshoes. The old growth forest is vast and indescribable. Being there is like being in a magic forest. We revisited the tallest black cherry tree in MA, now an old friend. 104.6… Continue reading