Breathtaking Views from the Summit House, Skinner State Park, Summit House,Travel, Tourism
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Today I decided to visit one of my favorite places in Western Massachusetts. The Summit House at Skinner State Park at the western end of the Holyoke Range. The view from the summit house over the Connecticut River Valley is simply breathtaking. You can enjoy spectacular views of the New England landscape. From the farm fields to the mountains of four states, the sights are amazing for a mountain of a mere 942 feet.
Bare Mountain, Seven Sisters trails, Amherst Massachusetts
1st peak of Seven Sisters trail in Hadley Amherst Massachusetts
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Off the Beaten Path: Skinnerville, MA | Connecting Point | Apr. 12, 2017
Connecting Point’s “Off The Beaten Path” continues with a look at Skinnerville, MA, a typical mill village of the mid-nineteenth century that was located along the banks of the Mill River near Williamsburg, Haydenville and Leeds.
In 1874, a catastrophic event would wipe Skinnerville off the map and today nothing more than a plaque on a rock and a few property markers are left. Producer Dave Fraser talks with Williamsburg Historian Ralmond Jon Black to learn more about this intriguing village located “Off the Beaten Path.”
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Hadley, MA
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With a variety of accommodations like spacious suites with a microwave and refrigerator, as well as rooms with balcony and patio access, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at Howard Johnson. We offer comfortable beds with plenty of pillows, as well as beautiful bathrooms and a host of personal care amenities. For a great room at a great rate, book your stay today at Howard Johnson Express Inn.
New parcel added to Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge!
Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: A celebration!
Thirty Two acres of beautiful grassland bird habitat saved in Hadley, MA, beneath the Holyoke Range on October 25, 2012.
This $1 million project was orchestrated by the Kestrel Land Trust (KLT), the Trust for Public Land (TPL), the office of U.S. Congressman John Olver, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USF&W) and private donors.
Today's event celebrates this recent addition to the Refuge and also highlights the work of Representative Olver who has been a key spokesman for wildlife and farm preservation in New England and all over America. Thank you, Congressman Olver!
In this area of Moody Bridge Rd./Fort River in Hadley, MA, over 300 acres altogether has been rescued from development for grassland birds.
Speakers at this event, in order of appearance:
--Kristin DeBoer, Executive Director of the Kestrel Land Trust (KLT), Amherst, MA
413-549-109; info@kestreltrust.org ; kestreltrust.org
--Page Knudsen Cowles, Chair of the national board at the Trust for Public Land (TPL) (617) 367-6200; tpl.org; massachusetts@tpl.org (Also present are Clem Clay, Peter Jones and Kevin Eddington, local staff for TPL)
--Honorary Guest: U.S. Congressman John Olver
--Patrick Comins, Chair of the Friends of the Conte Refuge & Director of Bird Conservation for Audubon Connecticut; (203) 264-5098; pcomins@audubon.org
--Andrew French Project Leader of the Conte Refuge for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
413-548-8002, ext. 111 ; andrew_french@fws.gov
--Judy Eiseman, Executive Board of the Kestrel Land Trust (kestreltrust.org)
Videography and editing by Robert A. Jonas, Executive Board of the Kestrel Land Trust
(emptybell.org) Menu music licensed to Robert A. Jonas by SmartSound.
South Hadley, MA: Shopping @ Big Y
Aerial Photos and Video of the South Hadley Library by Dale Johnston of The Multimedia Pros
These aerial photos and video of the new South Hadley Public Library were taken by Dale Johnston for Johnson and Roberts Architectural Associates Inc.
Mount Toby Hiking Guide
Mount Toby in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts is a fun fire tower hike. We'll follow the Robert Frost Trail to the summit. Climb the fire tower and enjoy the views. We return via the Upper Link Trail and the Robert Frost Trail. This informative video includes details on driving directions, trails, facilities and views.
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On top of Bare Mountain view of Amherst Ma 1014ft elevation
Beautiful autumn hike. Mt Holyoke range. Metacomet trail/Monadnock Trail. 1014ft elevation.
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Scarborough Community Council - April 4, 2018
Scarborough Community Council, meeting 29, April 4, 2018
Agenda and background materials:
Meeting Navigation:
0:10:33 - Call to order
3:12:50 - Meeting resume