Berkshires & Pioneer Valley offer indoor & outdoor adventure for kids and families

At Crab Apple Whitewater, members of their family join every rafting trip to ensure a comfortable, exceptional experience for members of your family. In Massachusetts, there are trips just perfect for families. The Fife Brook section of the Deerfield River features Class I to III rapids, exciting but family-friendly, through mild whitewater for 2.5 hours followed by a hearty meal at the Mohawk Trail base camp, with a patio overlooking the river. And kids love the Funyaks option, where they can fire giant squirt guns from inflatable kayaks as they float through five miles of the lower Deerfield River. The Funyaks hold one or two; the self-bailing rafts hold six to seven paddlers. Spend the night in a nearby hotel or motel recommended by Crap Apple.

Bring the family to the Berkshires for unique adventures certain to make everyone happy! Find trail hiking for beginners through the most experienced climber, including accessible trails. Guided walks throughout Berkshire County feature stops at intriguing historic places. View the colorful foliage from a new angle by riding a mountain coaster, trying out a zipline, or challenging yourself at an aerial adventure park. Take the family to one of many fall festivals and fairs to sample taste treats, pet animals, and enjoy the sounds of local musicians. You can even find hands-on adventures, from guided immersion into the local wildlife scene and creating your own art. Hungry? Flavors abound, with everything from homemade pizza to fine dining - something to fill every belly! You’ll want to spend several days taking it all in!

All year-round, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort is the place where vacations end way too soon – because there is so much to do! Winter, of course, means first-class skiing over 45 trails and snowboarding in three terrain parks. There’s also a network of snowshoeing trails and excellent night skiing. When it’s not ski season, it’s still fun season in the Mountain Adventure Park, with an alpine slide, mountain coaster, giant swing, rock-climbing wall, trampoline, scenic chairlift rides, a zip line and a playground with a bounce house. Over at the Aerial Adventure Park, climb and zip through the trees as you conquer various challenges like rope bridges, swinging logs and cargo nets. And, you’ll find superior mountain biking and hiking trails as well as loads of different dining options.