Retracing the old trolley track in South Amherst

By Vivienne Carey I snowshoed along this trail today and it took about 1½ hours. At other times of the year, when walking at a brisk pace, I usually need a little less than 1 hour. However, as you read on, I will show how the hike can be either shortened or lengthened according to …

Exploring D.A.R. State Forest, Goshen, MA

By Gini Traub Winter is such a funny season.  Easy to love.  Easy to loathe.  We all have our lists: My “love” list includes the brightness of sun and moon on a smooth white landscape. Bare branches interlaced against a blue sky.  How a light cover of snow reveals the lay of the land. How icicles build icicles along …