Truth is it was more of a stroll than a hike, and it couldn’t have been better as we wandered for hours taking in what must have been the last vestiges of the Fall season. The weather shifted moods and temperatures; the vegetation along the century old Connecticut River dike; the vast fields of harvested… Continue reading

The rain cancelled any thought of hiking today, but the trip to Fisher Museum in Petersham was a mighty fine substitute. Fisher museum (put it on your bucket list!) is an exquisite gem of a place, especially noted for its forest dioramas. They are each about 4 feet by 6 feet and unbelievably crafted! After… Continue reading

11 hikers and 2 dogs* enjoyed a picture perfect New England day at StumpSprouts X-Country ski area in Hawley MA, altitude 1800+ feet, with calendar perfect views of the mountains all around. Hiker Tony and I led the hike, having walked it earlier in the week to map it. Even though I discovered my trusted… Continue reading

We had arranged to meet with Keith, a Massachusetts Forest Fire Control worker at the Goshen Fire Tower in the DAR Forest. The day was totally fogged in as we climbed the 78 feet to the top of the open structure metal tower (trying to keep calm and not look down on the way up).… Continue reading