David Thorson

In a recent survey targeted at business travelers we discovered that the most overlooked issue for business travelers was the weather. When we take into consideration just how important good weather is for a business travelers, this fact seems rather surprising. Nothing grounds a flight like a blizzard or creates heavy road traffic like heavy rains.

In a recent survey targeted at business travelers we discovered that the most overlooked issue for business travelers was the weather. When we take into consideration just how important good weather is for a business travelers, this fact seems rather surprising. Nothing grounds a flight like a blizzard or creates heavy road traffic like heavy rains.

Due to the recent oil tragedy in the gulf the national park service is altering the service status of several gulf region parks. Although they are updating information daily at www.nps.gov . The problem is that no one knows when they will reopen or close without notice. In addition to the strain this has put on the park service to accommodate legions of summer travelers to the region they are concerned about some of the long term damage to their parks.

On the far western edge of Massachusetts like the Mount Greylock State Reserve. Over 12,000 acres of protected woodlands and pristine hiking trails. At the center of the park is Mount Greylock, Massachusetts highest peak at just under 3,500 feet. Atop the mountain you will find the historic Bascom Lodge and the inspiring 100 foot tall war memorial. This war memorial marks the beginning hub for several of the best trails in the northern section.

Located on the northwestern tip of Massachusetts the Monroe State Forest offers over 4,000 acres of majestic New England woodlands, planted on the northern end of the Hoosac Range. The most important thing you need to know about hiking the Monroe State Forest is that there are better options available. Although spots along these trails can be tranquil the repeated intrusion of civilization will prevent you from really getting lost in the moment.

On the far western corner of Massachusetts in the northern tip of the Berkshires lies Mount Greylock State Reservation. This reservation holds over 12,000 acres of pristine New England woodlands, 50 miles of hiking trails and over 1,500 recognized National Natural Landmark acres. Marking the top center of this reservation is the highest peak in Massachusetts, Mount Greylock.