Archive for Northampton
1946 Airplane Crash on Mount Tom
Nov
24
2008
In July, 1946 a Flying Fortress B-17 bomber crashed into Mount Tom, killing all 25 passengers and crew returning home to Westfield Airforce Base.
The crash happened at about 10:20 at night. The impact was witnessed by many of the thousands of people attending events at the Mountain Park Amusement Area. [continue reading]
Easthampton to Northampton Bicycle Commuting, 2008
Nov
17
2008
Old Springfield Road along the Pynchon Meadows
It was my pleasure to bicycle commute from Easthampton to Northampton once or twice a week during the summer of 2008. I tried a few different routes before settling on one that skirted the edge of the Acadia Wildlife Sanctuary and the Oxbow. On several evenings I [continue reading]
It was my pleasure to bicycle commute from Easthampton to Northampton once or twice a week during the summer of 2008. I tried a few different routes before settling on one that skirted the edge of the Acadia Wildlife Sanctuary and the Oxbow. On several evenings I [continue reading]
Mount Tom State Reservation
Nov
12
2008
Mount Tom overlooking Northampton
Mount Tom overlooking Northampton
Mount Tom State Reservation
125 Reservation Rd.
Rte. 5 Holyoke, MA 01040
413 534-1186
Mt. Tom boasts an unparalleled view of the Connecticut Valley north and south, the Berkshire mountains to the west and the Pelham [continue reading]
Mount Tom overlooking Northampton
Mount Tom State Reservation
125 Reservation Rd.
Rte. 5 Holyoke, MA 01040
413 534-1186
Mt. Tom boasts an unparalleled view of the Connecticut Valley north and south, the Berkshire mountains to the west and the Pelham [continue reading]