Natural History of the Mt. Tom Range
The Mount Tom Range is an iconic part of the landscape in the Valley. Rocky cliffs, scenic vistas, and miles…
How Rivers Shape the Landscape: Learning with the Land
In this installment of our "Learning with the Land" video series, UMass Amherst geologist Brian Yellen takes you to Amethyst…
Stories in Stone: A Hike with Geologist Richard Little
The ancient stories of the Pioneer Valley's formation are written in the stone that forms our landscape. Geologist Richard Little…
“Holey Basalt!” Amazing Geology Stories in Mount Tom & the Mount Holyoke Range
The iconic landscapes of the Pioneer Valley are widely celebrated. But how did this unique region of floodplains and mountain…
