Make a splash on this exhilarating whitewater rafting excursion! The ten-mile trip on Zoar Gap begins at Fife Brook Dam in Florida, Massachusetts. Rapids such as Microwave, Freight Train, and Pinball allow you to hone your skills in preparation for the exciting Class III whitewater of Zoar Gap. Below the Gap, you’ll pull over in a state forest for a delicious picnic-style lunch with homemade salads, sandwiches, and cookies. After lunch there are opportunities to swim or simply relax as you raft back to basecamp where hot showers and a slide show of the day's adventure await. Season: April to October, with departures at 10:30am, 11:30am and 12:30pm Ages: 7 and up Full-day excursion: $60-$104 and half-day: $65-89 Porches guests will receive a 10% discount by booking through the link or call (800) 532-7483 for more information and use the booking code POR 10.

See the forest for the trees on this high-flying canopy adventure! Ramblewild’s Tree-to-Tree Park is the premier aerial adventure park in the Berkshires, set on 10+ dedicated acres in the middle of over 1,400 acres of pristine New England forest. The park is divided by a ravine, which is connected via a 200-foot suspension bridge high above the stream below. The focal point is a 15 ft. high central platform - the starting point for eight aerial obstacle courses. Courses meander from tree to tree at various heights throughout the forest and include elements like high wires, zip lines, balancing logs, rope ladders, cargo nets, suspended bridges, and more. Four of the eight courses cross over the ravine via zip lines that will keep you over 100 feet above the bottom! April to October. Adults: $69, Children: $59 (18 and under) for a three hour session Ages 7+, at least 55" tall, 265 lbs. maximum Porches guests will receive a 10% discount by booking through the link or call and use booking code PORCHES.  

You're off! As you pick up speed, the forest canopy opens up before you and you feel the exhilaration of the wind whipping by your face. While you're watching your friends come zipping in behind you, check out the views out over the Deerfield River Valley and the northern Berkshires, the forest around you and that feeling of adventure you've just rekindled! A 10-minute 4x4 ride brings you half a mile and 500 feet vertically uphill to the start of the course where a short hike leads to the first take-off platform. The first zip is slow and short to give you a chance to get acclimated to flying through the trees. The second zip leads to a spectacular view of the Deerfield River Valley and the northern Berkshires as you perch over the edge of the ridge on a 100+ year old pine tree. As you travel down the course, the zips get longer and faster. The average tour takes 3 hours including registration and the 4 x 4 ride to the top of the course. $79 per person weekdays, $95 per person weekends, ages 10+ Porches guests will receive a 10% discount by booking through the link or call (800) 532-7483 for more information and use the booking code POR10.

For the first time Downhill rider, or for first time visitor to the park looking for a tour, taking a lesson at Thunder Mountain Bike Park is the best way to get the most from your day. Their trained guides and instructors are ready to assist any level rider and they offer lessons and camps for all ages and abilities. If you’ve never mountain biked, or downhill mountain biked before, the downhill experience can look overwhelming. The cool part about Thunder Mountain Bike Park is that it’s not all about big air and high speed like you see online (and in promotional videos). As long as you’re comfortable riding a bike, you too can give downhill mountain biking a try. But it’s important to get started right so here are some helpful tips to get you rolling down on two wheels safely. May to November Full-Day Pass $47, 4 hour flex $35. $32/$22 for kids 14 and under

Enjoy a scenic trip along the banks of the Hoosac River, while taking in the sights and sounds of the Berkshires. The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is an old railroad track converted into a 10-foot wide paved trail. The trail runs 11.2 miles through the towns of Cheshire, Lanesborough and Adams. Cheshire Reservoir, and the Hoosic River offer outstanding views of the scenery and wildlife. The Rail Trail is one of the best ways to enjoy Berkshire County’s natural beauty.With convenient parking and bike rentals located at the North end of the Rail Trail, this is a fun and easy way to get out in nature. Rentals start at $23. You can view bike rental options here.

It’s Never Too Late to Master Your ABC’s … ART. BBQ. CRAFT BEER. Our version of ABC is not exactly what you learned in the first grade.  But it’s worth brushing up on. And there’s no better way to do that than with our new ABC Package. Explore exhibits filled with some of the world’s most contemporary, thought provoking art. Let it all sink in over some savory BBQ. And wash it all down with some of the Berkshires’ finest, locally crafted beer. Includes choice of accommodations, two tickets to MASS MoCA, per night, a $25 gift certificate to A-OK BBQ, per night, two taster trays of craft beer at our favorite nearby brewery - Bright Ideas, per night and daily continental breakfast per person. Rates from $224 + tax. Package is offered based on availability and is subject to restrictions and blackout dates.  This may not be combined with any other offer. Please note the following hours of operation for these venues. A-OK BBQ is closed Tues-Thurs. A-OK BBQ offers a limited selection of items in the brewery on the days that they are closed.  A gift certificate to Lickety Split Café at MASS MoCA will be available on these dates as an alternative. MASS MoCA is closed on Tuesdays through June 14th. Check website for exact details. Bright Ideas is open daily, but the hours of operation are subject to change based on season.

View French Impressionist paintings by Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir along with a rich collection of American paintings by Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent, plus many more at the world-renowned Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA. Surrounded by 140 acres of expansive lawns and walking trails, the Clark also features a newly-designed three-tiered reflecting pool. Package includes overnight accommodations, daily continental breakfast and one museum ticket per adult, per night. Rates start from $239 + tax per night based on double occupancy. Subject to availability. Blackout dates apply. Package rate may vary based on date.  

MASS MoCA: It’s a Site for All Eyes.  That according to the New York Times is why you’ll want to visit one of the world’s liveliest (and largest) centers for enjoying today’s most important art.  And you can stay just steps away at The Porches Inn with our MASS MoCA Package which includes overnight accommodations, daily continental breakfast and one museum ticket per adult, per night. Rates start from $239 + tax per night based on double occupancy. ASubject to availability. Blackout dates apply. Package rate may vary based on date.