Category Archives: Hiking Trails

The One Incredible Trail That Spans The Entire State of Massachusetts

The One Incredible Trail That Spans The Entire State of Massachusetts With spring in full bloom, its a great time to get out and explore. Read more about this great hiking trail here.   https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/state-trail-ma/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=massachusetts&utm_campaign=newsletter

New Hiking Trail Revealing Hidden History in Williamsburg, MA

When I first moved to the Pioneer Valley five years ago, I lived in Williamsburg. Shortly after settling into my new apartment, I went to the library and checked out a book on local history. It was the first time I heard of the Mill River flood caused by the catastrophic failure of the Williamsburg Reservoir …

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New Trails in Williamsburg Showcasing Local History| Volunteers & Donations

  In 1874, Williamsburg’s 600′ dam unexpectedly burst creating a flood that wiped through the four mill villages (Williamsburg, Skinnerville, Haydenville, and Leeds) and finally settled in Florence. The dam was crafted by local factory owners to provide a reliable source of water power to their mills. At the time, the flood was the worst major dam disaster in the United States, barreling out 600 …

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Retracing the old trolley track in South Amherst

By Vivienne Carey I snowshoed along this trail today and it took about 1½ hours. At other times of the year, when walking at a brisk pace, I usually need a little less than 1 hour. However, as you read on, I will show how the hike can be either shortened or lengthened according to …

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Exploring D.A.R. State Forest, Goshen, MA

By Gini Traub Winter is such a funny season.  Easy to love.  Easy to loathe.  We all have our lists: My “love” list includes the brightness of sun and moon on a smooth white landscape. Bare branches interlaced against a blue sky.  How a light cover of snow reveals the lay of the land. How icicles build icicles along …

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Easthampton’s Pascommuck Conservation Trust is adding 22 acres of extensive floodplain and upland forest to expand an existing conservation area.

We have some happy end-of-the-year news. We are proud to announce our newest property acquisition, a 22 acre parcel off Paul St which is near near Glendale St. This property adjoins our 15 acre Pomeroy Meadows conservation area. Adding to existing protected areas is especially rewarding. This new acquisition will provide an opportunity to open …

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