Puffer's Pond in Amherst is a place that I like to stop in at when traveling through the area. The…read morepond itself is a nice place to come and swim at, but it is also nice to walk around the pond and eventually come out at their waterfall. I also make it a point to come in the winter just so that I can see the waterfall get frozen over. The only critique about this place is that at the end of UMass' school year the place tends to be packed and at times people leave their trash everywhere. Besides that this place is nice and relaxing.

A great place to swim, but get here early on a hot day because parking does fill up fast…read more Please keep an eye on your stuff though people have had stuff gone through before. The swimming hole closes at dusk and alcohol is prohibited alone with smoking

The nicest sandy beach that I've found in the general area. Safe roped off area for the kids,…read morelifeguards in season and 2 floating docks. Clean, peaceful and accessible without a fee. How I would love a home on this little lake. No cell service, only wifi. Boat launch, porta potty but no other facilities or food.

Cute little beach in the heart of Monterey that never really gets crowded. I assume this is because…read moremany of the residents of Monterey actually have lake front property and don't really need to go here. Great spot if you have kids and they like sandcastles. Plus...having a lifeguard means you can finally read that trashy summer novel that you keep in your beach bag.

Today's Open House at Berkshire Yoga Dance and Fitness was a celebration of movement from soothing…read moreyoga to heart pumping dance and more. I sampled 2 classes: GrooveFit and Barre. These classes were amazing and so were the energetic, friendly and skilled instructors whose creativity and personalities powered the classes.. I am 76 1/2 years old and felt perfectly comfortable in an environment where I was encouraged to go at my own pace. My husband felt totally comfortable in the Barre class as did the other man there.Excellent management. Can't wait to return with an unlimited class membership.

Love this place when I come visit the Berkshires! I only do…read moredrop in visits so able to come at different times and try different instructors. Very clean. Well run. Reasonable prices. One teacher even offered a free class because it was the day before Thanksgiving! Wonderful community of people too!

What a great discovery. The Pilates Space is terrific. Six stations. Great instruction. Wonderful…read moreenvironment. This is going to be our Berkshires Pilates spot.

Great classes with excellent teachers. The studio is beautiful and conveniently located a few…read moreblacks from downtown Great Barrington.