The Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts is where I spend many a fine summer and for that matter a few winter days in my youth. My grand father\'s shop was just off the bridge and we would fish off the banks of the river, watch the hummingbird and hawks fly by. You can stroll across the Bridge from Bulb Season, to Dahlia Season and every bloom season in between. Thousands of bulbs, perennials, annuals and flowering shrubs come into bloom over the course of the year. My grandmother Catherine Lillpopp would sit in the sun on the Shelburne side and watch us or remind us not to run. The Buckland side is side surrounded by bright plantings before you even step foot on the Bridge. You can stop for a few moments in the middle of the Bridge to take in views of the river and flowers and listen to the water as it goes over the falls just a few blocks away.

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Bash Bish Falls might be the most spectacular waterfall in the state Massachusetts. It\'s literally located on the state line of NY and MA in Mt. Washington, MA. (It\'s a thirty second drive up from Taconic State Forrest which is in Copake Falls, NY.) Bash Bish is an all-star attraction guaranteed to satisfy. The falls plummet through a series of dramatic gorges before finally cascading about 80 feet into sparkling pools of water. Even if there hasn\'t been much rain, Bash Bish is still a picturesque scene but when it has received a lot of rain or snow melts it\'s unlikely you\'ll see a better waterfall in all of New England. The trail leading up to Bash Bish Falls runs along the river that flows out and away from the falls. It\'s a great way to get some exercise and adds a little drama to the experience since you can hear the falls get louder and louder as you close in on them.

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Many of these images were taken from the deck of the 7 Seas Whale Watch ship. They ill tell you from their website -\" 7 Seas Whale Watch has been leading whale watching tours from Gloucester, MA for over 30 years. We are located in the heart of historic downtown Gloucester (web cam). Gloucester itself sits on the southern shore of a rocky cape called \" Cape Ann\", and is just a forty-five minute drive north of Boston, MA. Gloucester/Cape Ann happens to be situated directly between two major whale feeding grounds: Stellwagen Bank and Jeffrey\'s Ledge (see map). Both areas are home to numerous whales, dolphins and a wide variety of seabirds.\"

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From the CLC Website: \"The High Falls Conservation Area is a 47-acre property located in the village of Philmont, with access from the town of Claverack. High Falls is owned and managed by the Columbia Land Conservancy. High Falls, Columbia County\'s highest waterfall, cascades 150 feet before culminating in a large pool. The water flows northwest until eventually reaching the Hudson River.\"

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According to the Longwood Garden\'s website - \"Exquisite flowers, majestic trees, dazzling fountains, extravagant conservatory, starlit theatre, thunderous organ—all describe the magic of Longwood Gardens, a horticultural showstopper where the gardening arts are encased in classic forms and enhanced by modern technology. Many generations helped create Longwood Gardens, but one individual—Pierre S. du Pont (1870-1954), industrialist, conservationist, farmer, designer, impresario, and philanthropist—made the most enduring contribution. Pierre du Pont was the great-grandson of Eleuthère Irénée du Pont (1771-1834), who arrived from France in 1800 and founded the E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company gunpowder works. Pierre turned the family business into a corporate empire in the early 20th century and used his resulting fortune to develop the Longwood property.\"

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From the NY State Park website - \" Letchworth State Park, renowned as the \"Grand Canyon of the East,\" is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs--as high as 600 feet in some places--surrounded by lush forests. Hikers can choose among 66 miles of hiking trails. Trails are also available for horseback riding, biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Letchworth offers nature, history and performing arts programs, guided walks, tours, a summer lecture series, whitewater rafting, kayaking, a pool for swimming and hot air ballooning.\"

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