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VPR's coverage of arts and culture in the region.

Getting Away Close To Home: A Berkshires Vacation

Hiking to the summit of Mount Greylock is one of the adventures not to be missed in the Berkshires.
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Hiking to the summit of Mount Greylock is one of the adventures not to be missed in the Berkshires.

The Berkshires stretch from the Vermont border to the Connecticut state line. Within it you'll find a rich trove of cultural opportunities, stunning mansions from the Gilded Age and beautiful woodlands and waterfalls. Vermont Edition schedules a close-to-home vacation for you in the Berkshires.

On our trip through the western-most county of Massachusetts, we'll hear from:

Credit Hilary Scott / Courtesy Boston Symphonoy Orchestra
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Picnicking on the lawn at Tanglewood while listening to a musical performance is a Berkshires tradition.

Broadcast live on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Ric was a producer for Vermont Edition and host of the VPR Cafe.
Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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