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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 - 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.



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