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Dispensary spotlights, strain reviews, guides, and local cannabis culture.
Berkshires Ski Season Opening Dates 2026–27: Jiminy Peak, Bousquet and Butternut
None of the county's three main ski areas had posted a 2026–27 opening day by late October, but last season is a reliable guide. What each mountain did, what has changed, and the state rules for a winter trip.
Stick Season in the Berkshires: A November Hiking Weekend After the Leaves Drop
After the foliage buses leave and before the lifts spin, the Berkshires get their emptiest, clearest month. Three things change in November, and four hikes handle all of them.
Mount Everett and the South Taconic Range: A Cannabis-Aware Hiking Weekend for Adults 21+
The South Taconic Range delivers serious ridge miles in southern Berkshires, with the cannabis rules for adults 21+ planning a Mount Everett weekend.
Trail Running in the Berkshires: A Cannabis-Aware Guide for Adults 21+
The three standout Berkshires trail-running zones, the local race scene, race-day compliance, and the cannabis rules on state land for adults 21+.
The Appalachian Trail Through the Berkshires: A Cannabis-Aware Section-Hiker's Guide for Adults 21+
Roughly 90 miles of AT crosses Berkshire County. Here's how section-hikers (21+) sequence the trail with town nights, resupply stops, and the federal-land compliance line that doesn't bend.
Bash Bish Falls and Mount Washington: A Cannabis-Aware Hiking Day
Bash Bish Falls is the highest waterfall in Massachusetts. The Mount Washington State Forest around it is one of the quieter southern hikes.
October Mountain and Becket Trails: A Cannabis-Aware Hiking Day
October Mountain is the largest state forest in Massachusetts. Becket sits at its eastern edge. Cannabis pacing keeps the trails sober.
Mount Greylock and Adams: A Cannabis-Aware Mountain Day
Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts. Adams sits at its base. Cannabis pacing here keeps the mountain itself sober.