Franklin County offers plenty of ways for families to enjoy winter during school vacation week, from days on the slopes to indoor play, skating, and quiet walks in the woods. 

Hit the slopes at Berkshire East

Berkshire East Mountain Resort in Charlemont remains one of the region’s go-to winter destinations, with multiple lifts and a variety [...]

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, local skiers, snowboarders, and community supporters will head to Berkshire East Mountain Resort in Charlemont for the annual Ski United fundraiser benefiting the United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire [...]

For 15 years, Ski United has been bringing together ski enthusiasts and philanthropists for a day of exhilarating slopes and heartwarming generosity. This tight-knit community of supporters has raised an impressive $250,000 for the United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region, making a significant impact on those most in need in our [...]

Ski United, a local favorite fundraising event for the past 13 years, brings supporters together to share in their love of skiing, while pulling together funds which will benefit thousands in the community. This fun event, hosted by Berkshire East Mountain Resort in Charlemont, MA, includes a full day of skiing, racing, and food. A ticket to [...]

There are so many ways to enjoy winter in Franklin County, Massachusetts, with its multitude of conservation areas, state parks, ski areas, and state forests. Whether you love to downhill ski, cross country ski, snowshoe, ice skate, or just go for a scenic walk in the woods, you can find so many ways to relish the beauty of winter. Whereas [...]

While it might take you a bit more effort to get out of the warm and cozy house in the winter than in the summer, you’ll find that when you do it is totally worth it. In Franklin County, we are so fortunate to have a bunch of beautiful outdoor places to enjoy a scenic wintry landscape, while we stay active. Here are some local favorite [...]