Orange, Massachusetts is the easternmost town in Franklin County with easy access to both eastern and western Massachusetts. MA Route 2 runs through Orange, which can take you to Boston in just an hour and a half and Greenfield in only 30 minutes. Orange also has its own municipal airport, which is open to the public and also serves as a [...]

Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday for 2023 will be held Saturday, August 12th and Sunday, August 13th. This means for that weekend most retail items of up to $2,500 purchased in Massachusetts for personal use will be exempt from sales [...]

Autumn in Massachusetts is a beautiful time of year. The leaves change colors and the trees become bursts of reds, oranges, and yellows. Now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the fresh autumn air and epic views of the foliage. There are many ways to witness the natural beauty of fall in Franklin County - by car, bike, foot, or even canoe! 

Our local Western Mass corn mazes are open for the 2022 season. Corn mazes are a really fun activity in the fall and we’re lucky to have two really awesome mazes right here in Franklin [...]

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and its supporters will come together once again for a memorable day of biking. The annual Will Bike 4 Food event will take place Sunday, September 25th, 2022, starting at the [...]

The Big E is the sixth largest fair in the nation and it’s located right here in Western Massachusetts. Head down to West Springfield Friday, September 16th through Sunday, October 2nd for endless entertainment, food, and fun things to do at The Big [...]

Every time I visit Montague, Massachusetts, I find more reasons to love it. Just south of Greenfield, Montague offers beautiful scenery, rich culture, delicious eateries, and unique [...]

Enchanting country estate surrounded by 144 secluded acres overlooking breathtaking pastoral views of an open meadow, majestic maple trees and mountain vistas. This magical setting was once home to renowned artist, A. Hale Johnson where his meticulous rural & nautical paintings were created.  The grounds are a perfect display of mature [...]

Summer is officially in full swing and July 4th is already next week! Check out these July 4th events to catch some fireworks and celebrate our Independence Day.

Greenfield

This Friday, July 1st, 2022 the Greenfield Recreation Department has a whole lineup of events to celebrate Independence Day from 4 to 10:30 pm at Beacon Field in [...]

The Pioneer Valley is well known for its fertile lands which provide the best conditions to grow a variety of delicious fruits and veggies. The best place to get these products from the farm to your table is at the local farmers’ markets. As summer approaches, many local markets are already in full swing. There, you’ll find locally grown [...]