Article sparks fond memories of Otis Ridge

Thank you for the great article about Otis Ridge!! My father, David Judson, owned and operated Otis Ridge from 1946 until the early 1970s, on the 200-acre parcel my parents owned. He was elected the first President of the National Ski Area Operators Association and was inducted into the U.S. Ski-Snowboard Hall of Fame in…

A is for Apple

Macoun and gala and McIntosh, oh, my! It's apple season, and with so many delicious varieties to choose from in the Berkshires and Southern Vermont, it's difficult to know what you're picking and what that apple is best used for (besides taking a big old juicy bite out of, of course).

UpCountry wins top honor

UpCountry Magazine was named the 2019 Newspaper of the Year in the Specialty Publications category in the New England Newspaper & Press Association’s annual competition. The award was announced Oct. 10 at the New England Newspaper Awards Luncheon held at the AC Hotel Marriott in Worcester. For UpCountry, its win in the Specialty Publications category…

Bring on the cookie swap!

A sweet way to gather with family and friends At the end of the cookie swap, each guest goes home with a sampling of every cookie at the party. Berkshire Eagle File Photo By Jennifer Huberdeau If you’re like the rest of us, the holidays are not only the “most wonderful time of the year,”…

Create your own glass masterpiece at Manchester Hot Glass

A mind-blowing experience off Manchester’s beaten path

Narrowing the gap between farm and table

Preserving the craft of traditional butchery at Sutter Meats

UpCountry’s Must-Visit Sugarhouses: 2019 Edition

Maple syrup right from the source. Our 2019 guide to sugarhouses in the Berkshires and Southern Vermont.

From the editor

Hancock Shaker Village in the Berkshires is a museum that keeps alive the religion, history and culture of a small and devout group of people who fled religious persecution in England in the late 18th century and moved to find peace in America. The Shakers are said to have lived a “simple life,” but that…

UpCo al fresco

With temperatures on the rise, now’s the time to enjoy a great meal with a side of fresh air.

‘The most fun you’ll have at two miles per hour.’

The Land Rover Experience Center in Manchester, Vt., takes luxury off-road.