We went on vacation to the Berkshires in Western MA the first week in June. It was a very relaxing time filled with games of mini golf and horseshoes at the resort and lots of hikes in the surrounding mountains.
This cave is thought to be a spot on a mountain where Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne stopped to take shelter from a sudden storm after a picnic. It is speculated that inspiration for Melville's Moby Dick occured during this time of discussion.
Sunset over the mountains
Two sets of falls we walked along
We believe this cute frog is Pickerel frog. There were several of them in the puddles along trails.
This was a house that we saw on the side of the road. It looks like a perfect house for a hobbit or elf!
These 60 foot white marble pillars were magnificent against the sky and the view down into the valley.
The gate leading up the hill to the remains of the estate
The view from the top of Monument Mountain. In our hiking books this mountain was listed as being a strenuous hike with a 900ft gain in a mile, but we convinced ourselves that we were up for the experience.
Two sets of falls we walked along
We believe this cute frog is Pickerel frog. There were several of them in the puddles along trails.
A field of flowers in the middle of the woods
We spent a morning at an old estate that the Trustees of the Reservation is caring for. The wife of the man who lived in the estate and created incredible gardens on the grounds, currently lives on the property and was able to share with us her first hand knowledge of the history of the estate.
This is all that is left of the old estate as it was destroyed by a fire in the 60's.
These 60 foot white marble pillars were magnificent against the sky and the view down into the valley.
The gate leading up the hill to the remains of the estate
The view from the top of Monument Mountain. In our hiking books this mountain was listed as being a strenuous hike with a 900ft gain in a mile, but we convinced ourselves that we were up for the experience.
We had a very enjoyable vacation and spent some great quality time with each other.
1 comment:
Awesome photos!
-ian
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