It take some sure footing and steady balance on a hike to Balanced Rock, a boulder weighing several tons that's perched precariously on top of a narrow crevice deep in the forest. It's a short trek to ...

I recently found a 1911 photo of Balance Rock that brought back childhood memories of family outings to the boulder back in the 1950s. Many people visiting the Berkshires and even longtime residents, ...

Gem Lake is a true gem at Rocky Mountain National Park. Because it is accessed from a lesser-known area of the park minutes form Estes Park, Colo., it sees a lot less foot traffic than some of the ...

In 1916 Kelton Miller, a past Pittsfield mayor and owner of The Berkshire Eagle, formed a group of 25 local community leaders who purchased Balance Rock as a gift to the city of Pittsfield. The goal ...