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Field Trips To A Farm — Hogan's Cider, topped with a donut

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Field Trips To A Farm

Experience freshness firsthand at these agritourism destinations.

By Jamie Larson

10 Things We Love About Bantam, CT — The White Memorial Conservation Center is an outdoor recreation playground that offers opportunities for biking, birding and wildlife viewing, boating, fishing, camping, and hiking.

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10 Things We Love About Bantam, CT

Looking to visit a place that often flies below the radar? Consider Bantam, Connecticut, a borough of Litchfield.

By Kimberly Jordan Allen

Freedom For Fido

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Freedom For Fido

Check out some of the local dog runs.

By Jennafer Maselli

Taking The (Literal) High Road — The view from Yokun Seat along Yokun Ridge. Photo by Gabrielle K. Murphy

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Taking The (Literal) High Road

An eight-mile footpath along Yokun Ridge links Pittsfield and Lenox along a clear and consistent hiking route.

By Hannah Van Sickle

Perennial Favorites And New Things To Love About Adams, Mass. — Adams Theater mockup

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Perennial Favorites And New Things To Love About Adams, Mass.

The town is much more than a byway between North Adams and Pittsfield. Here’s why you should stop and linger in Adams.

By Amy Krzanik

Housatonic Heritage Walks 2022: Five Weekends Full Of Hikes And History — History hike to the Keystone Arches Railroad bridges, Chester, MA. Photos courtesy Housatonic Heritage.

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Housatonic Heritage Walks 2022: Five Weekends Full Of Hikes And History

Free guided tours explore historic estate gardens, notable town districts, nature and hiking trails, even industrial-site ruins.

By Shawn Hartley Hancock

The Roe Jan Ramble: A Scenic Route For All Levels Of Cyclists — All photos: Suzy Allman

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The Roe Jan Ramble: A Scenic Route For All Levels Of Cyclists

No matter which route you choose, you'll encounter spectacular views of the Roe Jan area of Columbia County.

By Lisa Green

A Day (Or Two) In Washington Depot And Kent, Connecticut — G.W. Tavern, Washington Depot. Photo: G.W. Tavern

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A Day (Or Two) In Washington Depot And Kent, Connecticut

Once you find your way to these two towns, you’ll find plenty more reasons to visit Northwest Connecticut.

By Lisa Green

Hand-Picked Hikes: Favorite Trails From Those Who Know — Ooms Conservation Area. Photo courtesy Columbia Land Conservancy

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Hand-Picked Hikes: Favorite Trails From Those Who Know

These four hikes will whet your appetite for exploring the many trails in our region.

By Lisa Green

Berkshire Camino

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Berkshire Camino

Walking at the speed of curiosity.

By Chronogram Media Branded Content Team

Mount Greylock: A History, How-To, And Fun Facts About The Highest Peak In Massachusetts — Mark Rondeau

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Mount Greylock: A History, How-To, And Fun Facts About The Highest Peak In Massachusetts

If you’re going to visit the summit (and you should), this will help you appreciate its magnificence even more.

By Gail Burns

It's The Lincoln Memorial's Centennial: Time To Honor Daniel Chester French — Daniel Chester French with the six-foot Lincon model in the studio at Chesterwood, 1922. Photo: Chesterwood Archives

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It's The Lincoln Memorial's Centennial: Time To Honor Daniel Chester French

Chesterwood, the sculptor's home, is the site of a summer-long celebration of the monument and French's contributions.

By Jamie Larson