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The perfect summer lunch stop in the Berkshires is officially open for the season! ⛱️📍 The Bistro Box () in Great Barrin...
06/03/2026

The perfect summer lunch stop in the Berkshires is officially open for the season! ⛱️

📍 The Bistro Box () in Great Barrington, MA is a must-visit summer lunch spot when exploring the southern Berkshires. Expect some of the best sandwiches and hand-cut fries around, all paired with a scenic outdoor lawn filled with picnic tables and plenty of space to relax.

What we ordered:
🍟 Lightly Salted Box of Hand-Cut Fries
🍗 Grilled Chicken Sandwich with lemon rosemary aioli on a gluten-free bun
🍔 Trail Burger (from the specials menu) featuring a sirloin burger topped with ramp butter and crispy onion strings on a brioche bun
🥗 Asian Salad with fresh mixed greens, crispy wontons, and sesame orange vinaigrette

A few highlights:
✨ Full menu featuring sandwiches, salads, fries, fun non-alcoholic beverages, desserts, and daily specials
🌱 Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options available
🐶 A fun pup menu so the whole family can enjoy lunch together

Plan your visit:
🚘 937 South Main Street, Great Barrington, MA
⏰ Thursday–Tuesday, 11 AM–4 PM (closed Wednesdays)
🧺 Outdoor dining only — no indoor seating available
🚾 A portable restroom is available on-site

Have you visited The Bistro Box yet? If so, what's your go-to order?

Discover a hidden treehouse along this scenic Western Massachusetts trail—and treat yourself to homemade ice cream after...
06/01/2026

Discover a hidden treehouse along this scenic Western Massachusetts trail—and treat yourself to homemade ice cream afterward! 🌿🍦

📍 Mass Audubon’s () Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, MA has quickly become one of my favorite spots to explore.

With 4 miles of gentle, scenic trails—including an 850-foot accessible trail—this spot offers something for everyone.

Wander through fern-lined forest paths, alongside marshes and wetlands, and past a vernal pool. Along the way, you may spot wildflowers and wildlife.

One of the coolest features of this trail? A hidden treehouse overlooking a peaceful pond. 🌳✨

Tips for our visit:
🚘 127 Combs Road, Easthampton, MA
⏰ Open daily dawn to dusk
🚾 Restrooms are available when the visitor center is open (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–3 PM) - they are exceptionally clean too!
🎟️ $4 admission fee; free for Northampton residents
🚫🐶No pets allowed on the trails

🍦After your hike, head to Mt. Tom’s Homemade Ice Cream (.toms.icecream), just an 8-minute drive away. You'll find about 50 delicious flavors of homemade ice cream including my favorite - chocolate chip cookie dough! Get your cone to go and enjoy it by scenic Nashawannuck Pond.

Have you visited Mass Audubon’s Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary? 🌳

04/26/2026

A short hike with BIG waterfall views 💦

Enders Falls in Granby, Connecticut packs in some incredible scenery—all within an easy to moderate, under-1-mile out-and-back hike!

📍 Located in Enders State Forest (over 2,000 acres!), this beautiful trail starts with a gravel path from the parking lot leading to the first set of falls. From there, turn left to find granite steps that guide you down along the river for an up-close view of the flowing waterfalls. Continue along the boardwalk to discover several more cascades—about 5 distinct waterfalls in total!

⚠️ You’ll notice warning signs near the cliffs—be sure to stay behind the railings for safety.

This spot an be popular or quieter depending on when you visit. We visited on a cooler weekend afternoon and it only saw a couple other hikers.

Tips for your visit:
📍 Located along Route 219 - Barkhamsted Road, Granby, CT (Map to Enders State Forest on Google Maps)
🚗 Free to visit and plenty of parking
🐶 Dogs are allowed
🚫 Swimming is not allowed

What to do post hike:
🍦 - small-batch, made in-house with constantly rotating flavors (one of my all-time favorites)
🍷 or perfect for a relaxing stop along the Connecticut Wine Trail
🌸 - homemade baked goods and the best hot chocolate, topped with giant house-made marshmallows

Have you visited Enders State Forest?

10/10/2025

🚗 Traveling across the Kanc this weekend? Don't forget a stop at Rocky Gorge! This is one of the easiest waterfall areas to access along the famous 34.5 miles of the Kancamagus Scenic Byway.

❓If the lot is full, we suggest visting other scenic stops like Lower Falls or Sabbaday Falls.

☝️Remember to purchase your $5 parking pass for White Mountain National Forest along the way (or display your America the Beautiful pass).

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I just got back from spending a couple of days in Vermont's Mad River Valley at Pitcher Inn in Warren, and I already can...
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https://www.newenglandchickadee.com/blog/pitcher-inn-warren

Arethusa Farm may just be my favorite ice cream spot! The waffles cones are a must too! Check out today's new post on IG...
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So excited to see the bridge open again! I'll be sharing a fun day trip itinerary to Shelburne Falls soon!
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So excited to see the bridge open again! I'll be sharing a fun day trip itinerary to Shelburne Falls soon!

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