Views of Adams, MA

The Friends Meeting House in Adams, MA is a symbol of the first settlers of the town, the Quakers. Located high on the top of a hill, in what is now Maple St Cemetery, it stands preserved as a testimony to Quaker perseverance. Susan B Anthony was a parishioner here. I recently visited and was struck by the simplicity with which the Quakers led their lives. No frills. No decoration. The simplicity was strangely comforting. I enjoyed the feeling.

The quiet of the cemetery was uplifting and I was struck by the view of Mt Greylock that I saw before me. I have seen this view of the mountain so many times. However, the sky was a clear blue and the clarity was reflected in the details visible to the eye.

This photo was taken with the zoom, but it shows the most recent landslide and the war memorial at the top of the mountain. I thought about all of the times I had climbed the mountain as a teenager and the fun we had racing to the top. It was a tough climb on a path that wound its way through the trees and up a rocky ski trail, but the view from the top was worth it. 

This is not one of my better photos of the town of Adams because it shows only a very small portion of the town, but it is a good view of East Rd and the Polish side of town, including the St Stan's Church in the lower right corner.

Hang gliders were enjoying the perfect winds and the views from high above the mountain on the day that I was visiting. This photo is also a view of Adams from the top. 

One of my favorite views of the Mt Greylock war memorial from the Williamstown side of the mountain.

                                                                         Enjoy the views!