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Eight Franklin County Views Worth the Visit

by Lisa Davol

Head to Franklin County and leave life behind for the afternoon or weekend. Take to the rolling hills, meandering river valleys, and charming towns of western Massachusetts to unwind. Here are eight transcendent views to start you off.

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An Essential Summer Music Event: Green River Festival

by Diane Broncaccio

Summer wouldn’t be summer without the Green River Festival, a three-day feast of music food and a makers market.  This year the event will take place June 24-26 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield.

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Fly Fishing on the Deerfield River

by Administrator

We know there is great fly fishing in Franklin County and we were delighted that Michael Vito of the Deerfield River Chapter of Trout Unlimited shared with us this first-hand experience written by a visitor from Ohio last year. Enjoy!

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My Local MA

by Lisa Davol

Think of the places that make your town feel like home. Chances are, a local shop or restaurant came to mind. The truth is, many of those local businesses are hurting right now. But they’re still standing strong, doing their best to keep us safe. Our Main Streets need our love, more than ever. Now is the time to find your local.

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Nine Franklin County Foliage Destinations

by Lisa Davol

We invite you to visit Franklin County and take in the stunning fall foliage here. Our rural hills and valleys are mired in red maples, golden oaks and autumn’s changing scenery. Grab your cameras, bikes and canoes and come visit our classic New England landscape. Here are nine locations from which you can enjoy some of autumn’s best views. Or if you’d rather, just stay in the car and take an old fashioned foliage ride on the state’s oldest scenic roadway, the Mohawk Trail.

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