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In Case You Missed It from Visit Hampshire County Aug. 8, 2014

#nofilter Sunset over the Connecticut River | Hadley, MA
#nofilter Sunset over the Connecticut River | Hadley, MA

Here are a few more of our favorite finds from our quest for all things Hampshire County this week that we shared on Facebook and Twitter that you might have missed. This week it's sunsets, haunted houses and throwbacks.

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Date: Aug 8, 2014 | Posted by: vincejackson | Category: Explore, Culture, Festivals & Fairs, Recreation, Sports, Water Sports

In Case You Missed It from Visit Hampshire County This Week

Herrell's Ice Cream, Northampton | Photo by Lynne Graves
Herrell's Ice Cream, Northampton | Photo by Lynne Graves

Here are a few of our favorite finds from our quest of all things Hampshire County this week that we shared on Facebook and Twitter that you might have missed, from paragliding over the valley to TV show American Pickers coming to town!

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Date: Aug 2, 2014 | Posted by: vincejackson | Category: Explore, Recreation, Action Adventure, Bird Watching, Eat, Shop, Specialty Shops, Antiques

6 Things to Add to Your Mid-Summer Bucket List

Chesterfield Gorge | Photo by Lynne Graves
Chesterfield Gorge | Photo by Lynne Graves

Can you believe July is already half over? As the summer months continue to slip away, here are a few things to add to your things to do in Massachusetts summer bucket list, from sidewalk sales to swimming holes, Shakespeare to rock music and more!

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Explore prehistoric culture in Western Massachusetts

The Hitchcock Ichnology Collection at the Beneski | Photo by Lynne Graves
The Hitchcock Ichnology Collection at the Beneski | Photo by Lynne Graves

Did you know some of the earliest dinosaur tracks found in North America were discovered right here in Western Massachusetts? This spring, explore our prehistoric past at museums, in the great outdoors, or even on stage!

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