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Scenic Sites

Ashfield	Bear Swamp Easy hiking area with trails around a small pond. Nice rock ledge overlooks the pond. Located on Hawley Road off Route 112.
Ashfield	Chapel Falls Williamsburg Road in South Ashfield, hiking trails and top of a rock outcropping offers a great view, 300 foot cascade.
Athol	Doane's Falls 31 acre property with waterfalls and a granite gorge
Greenfield	Bear's Den Rock cave formation in Highland Park
	Highland Pond Includes a spring-fed pond, for winter ice skating, 19 miles of hiking and cross country ski trails, clay tennis courts and a playground. It is located on the ridge where Poet's Seat Tower is built. Also Sachem's Head where there is a scenic view of the western hill.
	Longview Tower Largest steel observation tower in state, offering 3-state view; gift shop. Located on Route 2 west of I-91 rotary.
	Poet's Seat Tower Named for Frederick Goddard Tuckerman, spectacular view and a system of hiking trails. Tower commands a near 360 degree view. Located atop Rocky Mountain on the ridge that forms the eastern boundary between Greenfield and the Connecticut River.
Hawley	Hawley Bog National landmark owned jointly by the Five Colleges and the Nature Conservancy. Hawley Bog is a tremendous example of a high altitude acidic bog and always has vibrant colors. Located off East Hawley Road (look for large stone marker).
Leverett	Rattlesnake Gutter Glacial ravine, rock formations, tumbled cliffs
New Salem	Bear's Den Small spectacular gorge carved by branch of Swift River, waterfalls, dramatic 100 ft high cliffs. Adjacent to Rattlesnake Gutter Road between North Leverett Road and Montague Road.
Shelburne & Shelburne Falls	High Ledges Owned by Massachusetts Audubon Society, hiking trails and spectacular view down to Shelburne Falls. Turn off Route 2 at Little Mohawk Road and continue to Patten Road.
Shelburne & Shelburne Falls	Salmon Falls/Glacial Potholes The waterfall has 3 cataracts with more than 50 potholes attesting to the thousands of years of erosion. Located at the end of Deerfield Avenue - just off Bridge Street.
South Deerfield	Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation Spectacular view from top. Located just off Route 116.
Warwick	Wawbeek Rock/Glacial Boulder Dedicated monument to God's work on earth; west side of Hastings Pond Road
Warwick	Indian Cave Spectacular rock formation

Outdoor Activities

Golf Courses Chip & Putt	Ashfield: Ashfield Golf Club - 9 holes Norton Hill Road Edge Hill Golf Course - 9 holes Barnes Road carts available	413-628-4413 413-625-6018
	Bernardston: Crumpin-Fox Club - 18 holes Parmenter Road carts available	413-648-9101 800-943-1901
	Gill: Oak Ridge Country Club - 9 holes West Gill Road carts available	413-863-9693
	Greenfield: The Meadows - 9 holes Deerfield Street at Cheapside carts available	413-774-3965 413-774-4444 413-773-9047
	Northfield: Northfield Country Club - 9 holes off Highland Avenue carts available	413-498-2432
	Shelburne: Goodnow's Chip & Putt - 18 holes Route 2, Mohawk Trail	413-625-6107
	Turners Falls: Thomas Memorial Golf & Country Club - 9 holes Country Club Lane carts available	413-863-8003
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White- Water Rafting	Crab Apple Whitewater, Inc. 2056 Mohawk Trail, Route 2 Charlemont, MA	800-553-7238
	Moxie Outdoor Adventures/Wilderness Plus Mohawk Trail Charlemont, MA	800-866-6943
	Zoar Outdoor 7 Main Street, Route 2 Charlemont, MA	800-532-7483
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Canoeing	Barton Cove Campground & Canoe Rental Route 2 Gill, MA Canoe rentals and upriver canoe shuttle service.	413-863-9300
	Moxie Outdoor Adventures/Wilderness Plus Mohawk Trail Charlemont, MA	800-866-6943
	Zoar Outdoor Mohawk Trail Charlemont, MA	800-532-7483
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Fishing In Massachusetts, fishing is in season all year round. TROUT STOCKED WATERS!	Ashfield: Bear River, Clesson Brook (Upper Branch), South River, Swift River
	Bernardston: Dry Brook, Mill Brook, Shattuck Brook, Falls River
	Buckland: Clesson Brook, Deerfield River, Clark's Brook
	Charlemont: Avery Brook, Chickley River, Maxwell Brook, Pelham Brook, Deerfield River, Cold River
	Colrain: North River, North River (west branch)
	Conway: Bear River, Deerfield River, Poland River, South River
	Deerfield: Deerfield River, Mill River
	Erving: Keyup Brook, Laurel Lake
	Gill: Dry Brook, Falls River
	Greenfield: Allen Brook, Green River, Mill Brook
	Hawley: Chickley River, Mill River
	Heath: Avery Brook, West Branch Brook, Mill Brook
	Leverett: Doolittle Brook, Roaring Brook
	Leyden: Green River, Shattuck Brook
	Monroe: Dunbar Brook
	Montague: Goddard Brook, Saw Mill Brook, West Pond
	New Salem: Swift River
	Northfield: Four Mile Brook, Mill Brook, Roaring Brook, Pauchaug Brook
	Orange: Tully Brook (West Branch), West Brook, Moss Brook, Mattawa Lake, Orcutt Brook
	Rowe: Pelham Brook
	Shelburne: Deerfield River, Dragon Brook
	Shutesbury: Roaring Brook, Swift River (West Branch), Adams Brook, Lake Wyola, Dean Brook
	Sunderland: Dug Brook, Cranberry Pond, Mohawk Brook, Russellville Brook
	Warwick: Tully Brook, Moss Brook, Moore Pond, Laurel Lake, Mill Brook
	Wendell: Whetstone Brook, Lyons Brook, Mormon Hollow Brook, Osgood Brook
	Whately: Roaring Brook, West Brook, Mill River
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Points of Interest

Charlemont	Buttonball Tree Marks the site of the town's first homestead (Route 2)
Charlemont	"Hail to the Sunrise" Statue A 900 pound bronze casting erected on a 9-ton boulder as a monument to the Five Indian Nations of the Mohawk Trail.
Deerfield	Deerfield Attractions A web site of Things to Do in Deerfield.
	Historic Deerfield Mile long street of restored homes and exhibits.
	Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens Imagine being surrounded by a fluttering kaleidoscope of butterflies...
	Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association Memorial Hall Museum and the Indian House Memorial
	Yankee Candle Village Discover an unbelievable mix of shopping, entertainment and dining. Every visit is an exciting adventure because there's always something new to do! Call 413- 665-8306 for further information
Erving	Hermit's Cave Several mile hike to the cave where John Smith, a local hermit and his cats lived off the land. On Hermit Mountain.
Greenfield	Greenfield Energy Park Truly a park - a place to relax, stroll along tree-lined paths, see energy demonstrations, and play on the kid's train. The park is a place to enjoy and learn about energy resources, natural environment, transportation alternatives, conservation practices and heritage preservation. 413-774-6051
	The Museum of Our Industrial Heritage From the knife that won the west to the machine that literally made world-wide tap and die industry possible, Greenfield and Franklin County industries have enjoyed a pivotal role in making Yankee "know-how" possible.
	Old Greenfield Village Experience what life was like in a typical New England Village a century ago.
	Poet's Seat Tower A 360 degree View of Greenfield and the Pioneer Valley. Sandstone tower erected in 1912, named after a long tradition of poets being drawn to the spot.
Leverett	Indian Cave A spectacular rock formation. There is a tunnel with a 3-foot thick granite roof.
	Old Charcoal Kilns Site where charcoal was produced 200 years ago. On Old Coke Kiln Road.
	Peace Pagoda Cave Hill Road. Tibetan peace pagoda
Montague	Great Falls Discovery Center Explore the Connecticut River's past, present and future through wildlife exhibits, cultural demonstrations, community events, and more.
Montague	Hallmark Museum of Contemporary Photography The Hallmark Museum of Contemporary Photography believes the photographic arts encourage expression and communication of ideas which enliven the human imagination; document history and social change; and exert a creative influence on contemporary thought and culture.
Northfield	Northfield Mt. Recreation & Environmental Center A pumped storage hydroelectric generating plant is housed deep inside the mountain and has the capability of generating one million kilowatts of electricity. Tours are available. Northfield Mountain also offers a variety of environmental and recreational programs, including Mountain Biking, Orienteering, Cross Country Skiing, Riverview Picnic Area, Barton Cove Campground, Hiking Trails and Riverboat Cruises. For more info, call (413) 659-3714 or (800) 859-2960.
Orange	Peace Statue Depicts veteran soldier explaining to a child the futility of war; dedicated to WWI Vets
Shelburne	Glacial Potholes 50 potholes created by erosion since the last ice age over 14,000 years ago.
Shelburne	Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum Revisit the trolley era. Climb on board Trolley #10. Open Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from Memorial Day to the end of October, 11am to 5pm, and Mondays 1pm to 5pm in July and August.

Museums

Deerfield	Historic Deerfield PO Box 321 Deerfield, MA 01342	413-774-5581
Deerfield	Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street Deerfield, MA 01342	413-774-7476
Erving	Erving Historical Engine House Main Street Erving, MA 01344	978-544-7422
Greenfield	The Museum of Our Industrial Heritage Mead Street Greenfield, MA 01301	413-772-2355 Open by appointment
Greenfield	Old Greenfield Village Route 2, 386 Mohawk Trail Greenfield, MA 01301	413-774-7138 Open May through October
Northfield	Dickinson Memorial Library Main Street Northfield, MA 01360	413-498-2455
	D. L. Moody Museum Mood Street and Highland Avenue Northfield, MA 01360	413-498-3227
	Northfield Historical Museum 13 Pine Street Northfield, MA 01360	413-498-5565
Shelburne Falls	Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum 14 Depot Street Shelburne Falls, MA 01370	413-625-9443 Open May to October
Shelburne Falls	Shelburne Museum Maple & Church Streets Shelburne Falls, MA 01370	413-625-2026
Turners Falls	Artifacts Loft Carnegie Public Library Avenue A Turners Falls, MA 01376	413-863-3214
Turners Falls	Hallmark Museum of Contemporary Photography 85 Avenue A Turners Falls MA 01396	413-863-0009
Whately	Whately Historical Museum Chestnut Plain Road Whately, MA 01093	413-665-3609

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