Outdoor Activities for the Berkshires Vacation Rental GuestsSetting out to enjoy the landscape in one way or another is usually at the top of the list of most visitors to these mountains. Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a good place to start, as it leads hikers through seven miles of trails and 1,300 acres of streams, valleys, and woodland expanses. A Berkshires house rental or cabin rental can serve as a good base to retreat to after a day in the woods and many Berkshires rentals are situated in scenic rural areas so you won't have to go far to enjoy nature's best. Bartholomew's Cobble is another place to get acquainted with the ways of the land by means of scenic overlooks, guided canoe trips and a natural rock garden. There's the Appalachian Trail, as well, boasting of 90 miles of footpaths and the certainty that nature will be rediscovered by suburbanites and city slickers of the most sheltered variety. Natural Bridge State Park is home to the only marble dam in North America and also makes for a great place to hike or fish. And, if you'd care to see the sights from a saddle, then take a ride on the trail for a couple of hours or a full day. Trained professionals and seasoned horses are on hand to lead equestrians and first-timers alike through the experience of a fresh-air traipse through the wilderness. Take things up a notch by hitting the rapids. Whitewater trips as well as group kayaking adventures add a dose of exercise and adrenaline to an otherwise laid-back day. Simple float trips and rock climbing excursions can also be arranged through one of the many available businesses equipped to make each trip a safe success. Below is contact information for some attractions and businesses that will help you enjoy all that the Berkshires have to offer: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary Bartholomew's Cobble Appalachian Trail Natural Bridge State Park Harmony Trails Horseback Riding Moxie Outdoor Adventures | Berkshires Vacation Rentals | Berkshires Vacation Guide | Massachusetts Vacation Guides and Activities | Return to Vacation Guides Home |