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5 Reasons to Make Hampshire County Your Fall Getaway Destination

Valley View Farm, Haydenville
Valley View Farm, Haydenville
Photo by Lynne Graves

We're more than pretty leaves and crisp breezes. Find out why fall is our favorite season. 

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The Relaxing Side of Hampshire County: Part Two

Lilly Pond, Goshen
Lilly Pond, Goshen
Photo by Lynne Graves

Welcome to the Relaxing Side of Hampshire County, where people come from far and wide — to feel good. Need to rejuvenate? We’ve got a yoga class for that. Seeking a good sweat? Our recreation options are endless.

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Share Your Best of Western MA

This summer on your Instagram, share awesome pictures of the the places you've been (or want to go!) in Western Massachusetts. Tag your photos #gowestMA for a chance to be featured on the @VisitMA Instagram and massvacation.com blog. Additionally if you're sharing any pictures of destinations and places in Hampshire County, tag #othersidema and you'll be entered into a contest for a $100 Downtown Northampton giftcard!

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3 More New England Waterfalls to Visit in Western Mass.

Chapel Brook Falls, Ashfield | Photo by R. Cheek
Chapel Brook Falls, Ashfield | Photo by R. Cheek

Last month Boston Magazine published a list of 21 amazing New England waterfalls, and well, we felt a little left out in the Pioneer Valley in western Massachusetts. Be sure to add these three Trustees of Reservations properties to your waterfall list: Glendale Falls in Middledfield, Chapel Brook in Ashfield and the Chesterfield Gorge.

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Date: Aug 12, 2015 | Posted by: vincejackson | Category: Explore, Recreation, Fishing, Hiking, Parks, Picnic Area, Swimming
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