Today was a day of discoveries that ended with heavy rain. Nancy found a black plastic garbage bag in her pack and a raincoat was quickly fashioned for me! (Others had remembered to bring rain gear:) Never have we seen the orchid “Rattlesnake Plantain” in such healthy profusion and in early, full bloom. Also lots… Continue reading

We’ve been going to this beautiful “top of the world” place for at least 13 years of low bush blueberry picking. Thoughts of Tony, Kit, and Gwen stayed with us as we spread out with our rakes in the peacefulness of the blueberry fields. Once again the yield was good and it seemed as if… Continue reading

Energetic 3.6 mile hike on some challenging trails in a beautiful forest in Ashfield MA. Like so many trails these days, upkeep is diminishing and we came across 5 places with sizable trees down over the trail. It added some fun to our day and we all agreed it turned out to be a totally… Continue reading