Monthly Archives: April 2010

Take a Hike– at Rock House Reservation

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Administrator

There are twelve Trustees of Reservation properties in the Central Region of Massachusetts, all great places to hike and all close to the Inn. But the name Rock House Reservation has always intrigued me. And after finally getting there I … Continue reading →

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Arts at the Inns

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Administrator

Well the first annual “Arts at the Inns” sponsored by the Back Road Inns of Central Massachusetts was a success, despite the inclement weather. Thirteen wonderful artists participated, using varied mediums including watercolors, pastels, acrylics, oils, collage, sculpture and photography. … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts is going “Green”

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Administrator

Green is a color, green is a lifestyle, green is nature’s way of telling us that spring has arrived. And spring has definitely arrived in Petersham Massachusetts. The Swamp Pinks and the Daffodils came out just in time for Easter. … Continue reading →

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Geocaching = Earth + Hiding Place + Technology

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Administrator

Geocaching — everyone’s heard of it but what exactly is it? We had guests this last weekend that were here to Geocache so I learned a little about it. As far as I can tell, it started about 2000 or … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon — the first annual Art at the Inns

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Administrator

What happens when six artistically inclined sets of Innkeepers decide to hold an open house? Seeking a good theme and wanting to support the arts, you end up with an event called “Arts at the Inns” The event, “Art at … Continue reading →

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“River Rats” to congregate soon in Athol, MA

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Administrator

What started as a bar room bet, 47 years ago, has turned into one of the biggest annual events in the North Quabbin area, the River Rat Race. Held the second weekend in April, the River Rat race draws canoe … Continue reading →

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