National Hiking Day is November 17. Also known as “Take A Hike Day,” it may be one of the most important holidays out there. Why? For starters, there’s more than 60,000 miles of trails across the nation. Not to mention, hiking is great exercise allowing you to burn over 550 calories per hour. Plus, being […]

Let’s reconnect to ourselves and our forest neighbors with an afternoon of yoga and hiking at Northfield Mountain. We’ll shift our focus between our inner and outer landscapes to deepen our presence and attune to nature as it manifests in our own bodies and the world around us. The hiking will be mostly silent and […]

This will be a sensory-friendly cruise designed to create a welcoming and comfortable experience for people with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning, or cognitive disabilities. Modifications may include unamplified narration and alternative or shortened routes. Sensory kits including headphones, sunglasses, water timers, and sensory ‘fidget toys’ will be available to borrow. Enjoy a […]

This will be a sensory-friendly cruise designed to create a welcoming and comfortable experience for people with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning, or cognitive disabilities. Modifications may include unamplified narration and alternative or shortened routes. Sensory kits including headphones, sunglasses, water timers, and sensory ‘fidget toys’ will be available to borrow. Enjoy a […]

Join us on Saturday, October 5th from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. for an autumn photography hike with Northfield Mountain Recreation Specialist, Program Coordinator, and Photographer, Beth Mason-Pelton for a relaxing photography hike on the Barton Cove Nature Trail in Gill, MA. All levels are welcome. Rain cancels. Beth is a professional photographer and teaches photography […]

The Great River Challenge (GRC)  Off-Road Triathlon is a non-traditional race, consisting of paddle, run and bike legs. Held at the Northfield Mountain Recreation Center with its mountain trails and Connecticut River access, this event supports health and wellness and the signature programs of the Northfield Kiwanis Foundation for area children and families. Growing each year, […]

Canal Drawdown History Stroll Thursday, Sept. 26 Check out the annual draining of the Turners Falls canal, take a stroll along the Canalside Rail Trail, and absorb local history with Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center staff and DCR staff. Meet at the entrance of the Center for this free two-mile walk on flat terrain. […]

On Saturday, September 14th we are offering two geology cruises with geologist Richard Little on the Heritage Riverboat at 11:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Geology comes alive through the clear and often humorous stories of Richard Little. This relaxing cruise on the Connecticut River will be filled with tales of drifting continents, earthquakes, dinosaurs, glaciers, […]

This will be a sensory-friendly cruise designed to create a welcoming and comfortable experience for people with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning, or cognitive disabilities. Modifications may include unamplified narration and alternative or shortened routes. Sensory kits including headphones, sunglasses, water timers, and sensory ‘fidget toys’ will be available to borrow. Enjoy a […]

Sold Out Kid's Pirate Cruise Saturday, August 31st 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Shiver me timbers! It’s a kid’s pirate cruise on the Heritage Riverboat! Join Captain Ryan and First Mate Una for a fun-filled cruise through the French King Gorge on the Connecticut River. Cruises will run approximately 45 minutes each. Cost is $8 […]

Join us Saturday, August 24th at 11:00 a.m. The narrative will cover the sweep of history between the earliest known stories of Native American presence to modern times, focusing on the stretch of the Connecticut River from Sokwakik (Northfield) to Peskeompskut (Turners Falls). The historical time span will range from the first known Paleo-Indian presence […]

This will be a sensory-friendly cruise designed to create a welcoming and comfortable experience for people with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning, or cognitive disabilities. Modifications may include unamplified narration and alternative or shortened routes. Sensory kits including headphones, sunglasses, water timers, and sensory ‘fidget toys’ will be available to borrow. Enjoy a […]

Our annual Family Fishing Day is Saturday, June 15th from 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. at Barton Cove. Join us for a day of FREE fishing fun.   Join the fun at this free, non-competitive, family-friendly, learn to fish event held at two locations – the Great Falls Discovery Center in Turners Falls, MA and Barton Cove […]

Kid's Nature Art with Artist, Deborah Bazer On Satuday, March 9th from 10:00 a.m. until noon, create a dish garden with tiny stone walkways, magic pools, and enchanted forests inhabited by tiny people and animals, all made of natural materials. We’ll also plant seeds as part of a miniature garden to welcome in the spring. This […]

Have you ever wanted to try snowshoeing but didn’t know where to begin? On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we’re offering a free snowshoeing clinic to share the basics of snowshoeing and a short, fun hike on one of the introductory trails. If there is no snow, we’ll hike the trails, making it a fun […]

Celebrate the longest night of the year along the trails of Northfield Mountain. Join us as we illuminate the dark trails, enjoying quotes and history about winter solstice along the way. We’ll also observe the return of the light and the beginning of winter together in front of a warm and cozy campfire at a […]

Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association High School Cross Country Tournament The full day of competition on Northfield Mountain’s trails will kick off at 11:00 a.m. with subsequent competitions beginning every 45 minutes throughout the day. High school cross country runners from Division 3A, 3B, and 3C schools will compete in races for boys and girls for […]