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Hummers
When we bought Clamber Hill in 1997, we thought it would be nice to create a bird sanctuary at the Inn. As we started to read and learn about birds, we gradually discovered that we already had a bird sanctuary, … Continue reading
Posted in At the Inn, birding, nature
Tagged bird sanctuary, birds, clamber hill, colibri, hummingbirds, ruby throated hummingbirds
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Jumping into Adventure in Central Massachusetts
Some people think it is downright crazy to jump out of an airplane but it is something that I have always wanted to do. Crazy or not, some of our Clamber Hill guests come to the North Quabbin Area just … Continue reading
Posted in In the North Quabbin area, sports, travel
Tagged clamber hill, jumptown, Orange MA, Orange Municipal Airport, skydiving, tandem
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Freilichtmuseum in Massachusetts
Interestingly enough, in Germany Open-air museums are called Freilicht — not Freiluft. Free or open light, not open air. The first Freilicht Museum was actually built in Norway in 1888. In the USA, these museums are called Open-air Museums, … Continue reading
The Other Whites
When we moved back to Massachusetts after living in Europe for almost five years, my first dinner was at the Wachusett Village Inn in Westminster. We were not given a wine list, so I asked our waitress if they carried … Continue reading
Posted in At the Inn, wine
Tagged Alsace, Australia, Bordeaux, chenin blanc, clamber hill, classic whites, France, Germany, gewurztraminer, Graves, Italy, Loire Valley, Mosel-Ruwer-Saar, Mueller-thurgau, pinot grigio, riesling, sauvignon blanc, semillon, soave, South Africa, sylvaner, viognier, white wine, wine, wine tasting, world of white wine
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Summer Fun at the Beach
Normally one thinks of either the Atlantic Coast or the Pacific Coast when someone mentions the word beach. But Massachusetts has lots of lovely beaches right in the center of the state. In fact there are 19 beaches in Central … Continue reading
Posted in nature
Tagged beaches, Central Massachusetts, clamber hill, Dunn Pond, Lake Dennison, Lake Wyola, Laurel Lake, MA DCR, Queen Lake, Ruggles Pond, state parks, summer recreation, swimming
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Hiking—the easy, low cost way to discover the “Great Outdoors”
Many of us first encounter the joys of hiking as a Girl Scout or Boy Scout. And hiking can be fun and adventurous for children, adults and families. Not only is hiking fun, it also leads to relaxation and better … Continue reading
Marvelous Micro-Brews in Mid-State Massachusetts
Living in Germany allows one to sample some of the best beers in the world. Not only the German beers but all of the European Beers. Upon returning to the US it was exciting to discover that Central Massachusetts is … Continue reading
Posted in At the Inn, beer, food, In the North Quabbin area
Tagged ale, Amherst Brewing Company, beer, Beer Lovers, Beer Lovers Package, Berkshire Brewing Company, Central Massachusetts, clamber hill, Elm City Brewing, Gardner Ale House, Gill Tavern, micro brewery, Northhampton Brewery, Opa-Opa Steakhouse and Brewery, Paper City Brewery, The People's Pint, Wachusett Brewing Company
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My History of Cycling
It’s amazing to stop and think that my personal history of cycling extends back over 50 years! I never think of myself as that old. I must have been only three or four when I got my first bicycle, because … Continue reading
Posted in At the Inn, Cycling, sports
Tagged bicycling, bike paths, bike rides, bike touring, clamber hill, country inn, cycle touring, Cycling, inn, Quabbin Reservoir
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Flea Market or Antique Show–either way it’s paradise for bargain hunters
There is a small town in the southwest corner of Central Massachusetts called Brimfield. First settled in 1706, it is a rural town with a population of only 3600. But that figure swells exponentially three times a year for the … Continue reading
