Abandoned Becket Quarry, the Land that Time Forgot

Heading out for a hike in the snow can be an adventure in and of itself, but searching out abandoned Massachusetts quarries adds an extra element of mystery. That’s particularly true when the destination is one where the workers walked off the job and left everything just as it was at quitting time more than… Continue reading Abandoned Becket Quarry, the Land that Time Forgot

Shhhh… Listen! Do You Hear The Sound Of Bash Bish Falls?

Bash Bish Falls State Park is home to the Massachusett’s highest, single-drop waterfall. It’s a great day trip destination in New England, but is considered by some to be the state’s most dangerous as well. Bash Bish Falls State Park and the Massachusetts Versus New York Dilemma Forty-five and sunny isn’t the best spring break… Continue reading Shhhh… Listen! Do You Hear The Sound Of Bash Bish Falls?

Ice Glen Trail, Like Ireland in the Berkshires

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Rock House Reservation: Visit Massachusetts’ Slot Canyon

Travel across New England is filled with surprises, particularly when you stumble across Rock House Reservation. I never expected to find the equivalent of a slot canyon (Think Zion National Park and southern Utah) in the woods of Central Massachusetts, but Rock House Reservation features a similar, if much smaller, geographical phenomenon. Nestled amidst the… Continue reading Rock House Reservation: Visit Massachusetts’ Slot Canyon