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A field of goldenrod waving on a slope of Mt. Greylock in the Berkshire mountains of western Massachusetts.
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The field is interspersed with random purple wildflowers.
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A lovely vista can be enjoyed from the summit of Mt. Greylock. At almost 3500' MSL, it is the highest peak in Massachusetts.
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In the valley east of Mt. Greylock, a converted former railroad track is now a 12+ mile walking, biking, and rollerblading path through Lanesborough, Cheshire, and Adams.
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A great name (sounds like it's spelled). Like most converted rail routes, it's nearly level for walking - I got in a few miles with a steady target cardio pace.
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A beautiful day on the Cheshire Reservoir.
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The easterly view from Mt. Greylock looking down onto the countryside around the town of Adams.
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I liked the common element - trees and legs, similar yet different.
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Hints of the coming fall.
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I liked the common element - trees and legs, similar yet different.
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Hints of the coming fall.