Explore with knowledgeable & local historians, naturalists, and environmentalists at sites within the Housatonic River Valley: tours of historic buildings and town centers, hikes on the Appalachian Trail and other trails, walks through industrial heritage sites, a canoe paddling trip on the Housatonic River, bike rides on old country roads that have a history, behind-the-scenes tours at performing arts venues, and strolls through formal gardens and estates. All ages & all people are invited to join us!

Most of these walks require registration. Please be sure to look at the more detailed schedule to find specific instructions on how to register. 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

9:30 AM–12:00 PM: BOREAL SPRUCE-FIR FOREST & WATERFALL HIKE: PLANTS, TREES AND WILD EDIBLES AT THE TAMARACK HOLLOW NATURE & CULTURAL CENTER (Savoy/Windsor, MA)
10:00 AM–12:30 AM: 12-15 MILE BICYCLE TOUR OF HISTORIC SHEFFIELD & ASHLEY FALLS (Sheffield, MA)
10:00 AM–12:00 PM: EXPLORING THE HISTORIC BECKET QUARRY AND FOREST (Becket, MA)
1:00–2:00 PM: PLANTING THE SEEDS FOR NEW UNDERSTANDING AT THE INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES (Washington, CT)
2:00–4:00 PM: EXPLORE THE FAUNA, FLORA AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE OLD MILL TRAIL (Hinsdale, MA)

Click here for a more detailed schedule and walk descriptions.

The Housatonic Heritage Walks are a partnership between the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, the numerous heritage organizations in the Upper Housatonic River Valley, the Berkshire Eagle, Berkshire Bank, and the National Park Service.