PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society and Berkshire Natural Resources Council are offering guided snowshoe hikes at Herman Melville's historic Arrowhead this winter.
A hike will take place on Jan. 26, weather permitting, and are free to the public.
The first hike on Jan 26 from 10-11 AM is a family-friendly event that includes a 1-mile snowshoe trail and a scavenger hunt led by Taylor Staubach of the Berkshire Natural Resources Council. Participants will also learn about the historic site from the Berkshire County Historical Society. Snowshoes will be available for lending, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own if possible.
Pre-registration is required for the Jan. 26 hike at this link. For more details, visit the BNRC website.
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Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Holds Awards Banquet
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Friday honored outstanding contributors to the Berkshire County sports scene at its third annual Awards Dinner at the Polish Falcon Club.
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Pittsfield High School girls basketball coach Kristy Conyers and Hoosac Valley boys basketball coach Matt Larabee received the foundation's Coach of the Year Awards.
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