To many people, fall is seen as the saddest season. The end of the warm months, the bright flowers, and the heralding of the bone-chilling winter. However, to me it is one of the most beautiful and exciting times of the year. Fall means cool nights by the warm fire, apple picking, pumpkin everything, and so much more.    Fall in the Berkshires is a mystical time of year that brings travelers from all over the world seeking the opportunity to see the changing of the leaves. Here are some must-see destinations to experience in the final days before the fall foliage season ends.  ...

Spend the day at Whitney's Farm Market & Garden Center. Let the kids venture off into the corn maze or make a new acquaintance at the petting zoo that includes a mini pony, baby goats, sheep, and a peacock. Children can scale different structures in the play yard and once they have worked up an appetite, pick up lunch in the farm market. Whitney's is located at 1775 South State Road in Cheshire and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Naumkeag's Pumpkin Show runs every Wednesday thru Sunday starting Sept. 27 to Oct.27. The center's annual Pumpkin Fest will begin Sept. 27 and fea...

What's a better activity on a blue-sky fall day than picking pumpkins? Here are some of our favorite places for buying pumpkins and other favorite autumn items.  In Williamstown, head down Luce Road and visit Chenail's Farm Stand. Pick out a pumpkin, maybe two, from the rows of pumpkins set out for your consideration. The farmstand is located at 481 Luce Road and hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. At Hancock's Ioka Valley Farm you can actually pick your own pumpkin right off the vine. The Farm's Fall Fun Weekends are in full swing until the end of October so come for the pumpkins, stay f...

Fall—what a wonderful time of year. When most people think of this season, they picture the vibrant colors of the trees, the scent of pumpkin and earthy aromas, and the sound of laughter as families explore corn mazes and interact with farm animals. Although I love all those things, my favorite part of fall is Halloween and the haunted attractions that creep out of the shadows for a month of joyous bone-chilling screams. For those who dare, here are some of the haunted attractions this season. Leave your kids at home and crawl through the area's scariest haunted events.  13 Night...

The Berkshires turns gold and red every year during the autumn months, bringing visitors from afar to take in the scenic views. Here are some of our favorite sites for Instagram-worthy photos. Mt Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts being 3,489 feet. More information here. 1. Mount Greylock: You can't beat the scene from the summit of Massachusetts' tallest mountain. Visitors can take in a 90-mile vista across the Hoosac Range, learn the history of the War Memorial Tower, and stop for a bite to eat at historic Bascom Lodge. The summit is free but there is a parking fee during t...

ADAMS, Mass.—The site of Mt. Greylock is a mystical one full of history and beauty. World renowned authors and artists have been inspired by the sight. Hikers are surrounded by the sound of the forest as they begin their incline up the majestic mountain. All the sounds of nature come together and guide the hikers that dare adventure there from the high pitch squeaking from the cluster of Cedar waxwing, the scuffing of the scavenging Red Squirrel, to the clashing of the trees. In the Fall, you are surrounded by an array of beautiful colors. The vibrant yellow, orange, and green give...

Berkshire County has a variety of waterfalls that can take the breath away from any curious traveler willing to spend some time hiking.  Tannery Falls Savoy, Mass The hike to the majestic Tannery Falls is no easy feat. Bumpy terrain and steep steps lead to a peaceful bubble untouched by the outside world.  The journey to the 80-foot falls starts at Savoy Mountain State Forest and a bumpy gravel road that leads to the trailhead; a longer trail will avoid the road and bring you to the falls as well.  Roots rise above the ground, greeting the hikers as they follow the rushin...

Downtown Pittsfield's It's Alive Event returns on Oct. 19 from noon to 7 p.m. Here are photos from last year's event on Oct. 21.2022....