My first time whitewater rafting was on the Deerfield River in the northern Berkshires of Massachusetts. My husband and I were invited by a friend to go on a guided rafting trip, and I'll admit I had reservations. My only whitewater rafting experience to this point was paddling a canoe on calm water! I envisioned white-capped, churning waters cascading into our inflatable raft. Once I learned there were seasoned guides manning each raft, I felt much better.
Continue reading The Thrill of Whitewater Rafting on the Deerfield River.
February and March have left a lot of snow on the mountains and slopes of New England this year, which means spring skiing at its best. Area ski resorts are looking to have a great spring to finish out the year. Spring skiing is more relaxed, less crowded and usually a lot warmer than skiing in the coldest days of winter. With the exception of the occasional spring snow storm, the days are longer, temperatures warmer and the snow is softer. When the snow does fall, it actually leads to better conditions, longer.
