Our annual month long vacation was in jeopardy when our ancient trailer was no longer safe enough…read moreto pull our boat to Maine. AJ came to the rescue when he offered the use of one of his own trailers! (Free of charge I might add) In the past he has also thrown in a spare tire and jack for our trip as we were not equipped with either. We bought our boat from AJ five years ago and he has taken care of seasonal storage and preparation. We could not be happier with his service, work ethic and pleasant attitude!!! Rick D'Elia & Melissa Boyer

Responsive and knowledgeable. They do what they promise, and they do it well. They know the best…read moreboat for your situation. Very satisfied customer for many years.

The Lake Mansfield Recreation Area boasts two main attractions directly across a narrow road from…read moreeach other. First is the lake itself -a gorgeous 29-acre pond with a strip of sandy beach front, grassy shaded picnic area, benches and swings. On the other side of the road is a forest with a network of forest trail walks. The trail is mostly flat and made of crushed stone. We parked by the main entrance at the beach and headed north on the well marked Main Trail before we peeled off to the right to walk the Loop Trail which eventually rejoined the Main Trail and took us back to our car. It was peaceful and tranquil today as the only other soul we saw was a young lady jogging along to her music. It was gorgeous out there- the trees were bare of leaves in preparation of the inevitable harsh winter and we agreed it was one of the better hikes we'd had in a while. One cool thing we saw on the Loop Trail was a humongous boulder off on the side of the trail. It appears on the trail map as (you guessed it) "Boulder".

Wonderful neighborhood beach fit for all ages and activities. Unlike most other Berkshire lakes,…read morethere are lifeguards on duty daily. Great for swimming, kayaking and lounging.

What a fun, adventurous river tubing experience for the whole family. Some parts of this river is…read moreslower, some parts faster moving, a good variety and speed. We arrived around 12:30 noon, paid, everyone got a wristband, took a tube (and life vests for the younger kids), loaded with the tubs onto the yellow school bus that took us about a 10 minutes ride to the upper part of river. By the time we got into the river to start, we can see the water rising quickly from the release of the water from the upper part of the dam. (No point to come too early as the water level was too low so you're not going fast down the river, until the water rises.) And that's where the fun & adventure starts! This place was well run, very affordable price (compared to other places nearby), the family running the place nice. There are 2 clean porta potties and lots of tables where everyone can have lunch after. Great fun to social distance and be in the water and the great outdoors. We brought strings to tie some of the tubes together for the kids. And we saw some people even bring their own paddles. Unlike some places, they aren't strict with what type of shoes you wear (if you want to at all). I was hesitant to take my family there due to some negative reviews but this place didn't disappoint. Highly recommend and we'll surely come back.

This place was awesome! A little hidden gem. Extremely affordable to rent tubes, especially…read morecompared to other places in western mass we found online. We went with 6 friends and had a blast. You can either strap the tubes onto your car yourself, drive up to the starting spot and tube down the river, and then they shuttle you back to your car, or they can drive you to the starting spot. It was about a 1-1.5hr tubing ride which was a perfect length. Had truly a great time, and ended with hot dogs and root beer floats!! Really a great find and a great deal, and happy to support a small family business.

I most recently spent a few healing, soul-searching days at Kripalu, and on the last day, I hiked…read moreto this beach to meditate. (Go ahead and tell me I'm granola as $hit.) About the beach itself, it resides on a sizeable property, and they have a few chairs for sitting and relaxing while watching the calm lake in front. The sand seems smooth, so during the summer time I'm sure it's a fun place to swim and sunbath. There is a building with canoes and other types of boats on the property, but when I visited it was closed. Def a place to check out if you're ever at Kripalu.

Over the weekend, my father took my on a beautiful walk to the Parsons Marsh Reserve in Lenox…read moreMassachusets. This 180+ acre site is absolutely spectacular and incredibly serine. We bought binoculars which allowed to see some beautiful birds up close. Even without them, we spotted a ton of cute birds flying about the boardwalk. You'll also encounter friendly locals of all ages walking up and down the path and also see the occasional professional photographer holding still for the perfect shot. The trail is very mellow and perfect for some active meditation. It's quite safe here as it is the first Berkshire Natural Resource Council property to not allow any hunting nor fishing, at any point during the year.

Great site for birding! The trail is accessible for people of all ability levels. Mute swans,…read moreyellow belied sapsucker, pied-billed grebe, red winged blackbird

Just $5 to visit, which I appreciated as an out-of-stater. Beautiful, secluded little mountain lake…read morewith a lifeguard. Very peaceful spot - has changing rooms and a couple of playgrounds.

This is a great peaceful walk through a canyon that boasts wall formations 70 feet high…read more The hike is short, only half a mile, but you can continue walking straight into a state forest to make it a 7 mile walk if you'd like to. In the state forest, the trustee website states that you may see bears, bobcats and turkeys. Hopefully not! There are several erratic boulders making it a fun and prehistoric site to see. If you have time, you can stop by nearby Glendale Falls in Middlefield for a wonderful waterfall spectacle. This was a very beautiful and peaceful stop.

Visited the Gorge and found the premises inviting and full of natural beauty. Parking is available…read morefor at a cost. There are options available with some exploration. The trails are well maintained and safe for walkers, runners and bikers alike. Plenty to explore around the area.

Zoar Picnic Area located on Zoar Rd. in Charlemont is one of our favorite places to go during the…read moresummer. This picnic area has a ton of different benches and grill. The other great part about this park is the fact that it has easy accessibility to the river which is great when it come to swimming on a hot day. Yearly we make it a point to bring our water resistant chair and plop in the water for hours. Overall, the park is pretty basic but it is definitely a go to for us.

This is a great place to just grab a tube and go all on your own for free. Life jackets should be…read moreworn for younger kids .Its a great time with a 45 minute lazy river ride and great scenery .Some areas have higher rapids but for the most part pretty safe just have to hang on when going through rapids (best part is the rapids) so enjoy the ride .I've been coming here since I was like ten .I have great memories.