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The Guide to The Great Outdoors and Sports in the Berkshires - B
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Balloon Rides - Kinderhook, NY - Scenic hot-air ballooning departs
New York and soars high over the
foothills of the Berkshire Mountains.
Bartholomew's Cobble - Ashley Falls - Sheffield - Gardens -
Beside the winding Housatonic River rises Bartholomew's
Cobble, a natural rock garden of ferns and rare wildflowers.
Bartlett's Orchard - Richmond - Farms - Four Generations of Bartlett's
have been growing, packing and
shipping apples for over fifty
years. Our fine trees produce an
average crop of 20,000 bushels
of apples every year on 52 acres
of choice apple-growing land on
Lenox Mountain in Richmond,
Massachusetts.
Bash Bish Falls State Park - Mount Washington - The state's most
dramatic waterfall. Cascading water
tumbles through a series of gorges
and finally drops 60 feet over the falls
and into a sparkling pool.
Bascom Lodge - Adams -The rustic stone and wood Lodge was built by the
Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's to provide the
accommodations for hikers, vacationers, and nature
enthusiasts.
Beartown State Forest - Lee, Monterey - 30 miles of trails
cross over 10,000
acres of prime
forested hills, swamps, beaver ponds and clear, flowing brooks,
flush with grouse, turkey and a variety of flora and fauna,
portions of which commingle with South Lee.
Bear Swamp Project - Florida - In addition to power generation, Bear Swamp contributes importantly to river flow control, in periods of high as well as low water. Recreational opportunities have been greatly enhanced in the area. Hiking, fishing, hunting, and picnicking are available free to the public on Company property.
Berkshire Berries - Becket
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Hand-pick all of the fruits from their bushes and
plants, supplementing supplies from local farms. And the 100% maple syrup they produce in their
small sugar shack, comes only from Berkshire maples.
Berkshire Bird Paradise - Petersburgh, NY -
Peter Dubacher started the Berkshire Bird Paradise, a certified not
for profit company back in 1972 as a "labor of love." It has grown
into one of the largest bird sanctuaries in the country. The sanctuary
has evolved into an outdoors educational institution, where students
on field trips with their parents or on college internship programs
can learn about birds. The sanctuary is currently working on our
new "Birds on Wheels" program which will bring the birds into the
schools.
Berkshire Botanical Garden - Stockbridge - Nestled in the beautiful Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, the Berkshire Botanical Garden is
an oasis of beauty and relaxation, delighting visitors with seasonal vistas of color and fragrance. The
Garden is joyously alive with displays of both native and exotic flowering herbs, shrubs and trees.
Berkshire Fishing - Great Barrington -
Nestled in the gently rolling hills of western Massachusetts, the Berkshire Fishing Club is open
from May through October, playing host to 200 club members and their guests. Comprising 850
beautifully wooded acres surrounding a sparkling, private fishing lake, the club offers a wide
range of outdoor recreational activities, including fishing, hiking, canoeing, and sometimes doing
nothing at all.
Berkshire Natural Resources Council -Pittsfield - a non-profit, membership-supported organization
committed to preserving the Berkshires' natural resources and open lands. Founded in 1967, the
Council is the principal advocate for Berkshire land conservation and community growth
management.
Berkshire Outfitters -Adams - Berkshire Outfitters, since 1978, has been a source
for high end racing and recreational canoes and
X-C Ski equipment as well as recreational and sea
kayaks. We also carry mountain bikes, camping
and hiking equipment and much much more.
Berkshire Sanctuaries - Lenox, Pittsfield - In Berkshire County, Massachusetts Audubon Society operates two scenic properties, Pleasant
Valley and Canoe Meadows, offering natural history programs year-round to the public.
Berkshire Sculling Association - Stockbridge - is a "not for profit" group
created to encourage rowing in the Berkshires. In 1999 there were
52 members headed by a six-member Board of Trustees and a
treasurer.
Berkshire State Forests and Parks Campsites Reservation
System -
Campers may now make reservations for campsites in for of the most popular Greater Berkshire
public campgrounds. The following information will help you reserve a site for your next visit to one
of these facilities.
Bicycle Guide - MassBike, the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition, the statewide bicycling advocacy organization, also runs the annual MassBike
Tour and Effective Cycling classes around the state.
Borden Mountain - Savoy - In 1917 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts purchased the
first parcel of land in Savoy and erected a fire tower at Borden
Mountain, formerly Savoy Mountain. In 1921, 10,000 acres
were acquired at approximately $5 per acre. Savoy Mountain
State Forest now contains 11,000 acres.
Bousquet - Pittsfield - With great alpine skiing and snowboarding, as well as a snow tubing area, Bousquet
is where thousands of people in Berkshire County first "strapped on the boards" to
ski, starting in 1932!
Brodie Mountain - New Ashford -Certainly one of the best known and popular resorts in Berkshire Country is "Kelly's
Irish Alps" at Brodie Mountain Ski Resort located in the Northwest corner of
Massachusetts between Williamstown and Pittsfield.
Bucksteep Manor -Washington - Cross Country Skiing - Bucksteep nestles into the very heart of the Berkshires,
between October and Washington Mountains. Surrounded by 400 acres of tranquil
forest our turn of the century Inn welcomes guests year round.
Butternut Basin - Great Barrington - Unquestionably one of the most naturally breathtaking of ski areas (Ski Magazine
calls it "the Environmental Showcase"), the "B-basin" has a number of popular
features, including the longest quad chair in the Berkshires, the largest uphill lift
capacity (for shorter lift lines), 22 trails on 110 skiable acres, and is particularly noted
for the large number of intermediate trails.
Coming Soon: Brattlebrook, Belvoir Terrace
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