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I was Graced by God and Jesus to live in the Berkshires in the mid 1980s. I go back often and always visit North Adams,Adams, and Williamstown. If you're the type who looks on the bright side of life, North Adams is such a romantic, warm town with humble people. My favorite time to drive through is peak foliage and after a big snow storm.
I certainly am. I think that's what pulls me to drive out there every year just for the ride and visit. Drove to the key west bar for a beer and lunch and make my way home
Wow what a beautiful town!! I visited about 5 years ago and it still gives me such a warm, small town feeling. I love it. Def a lot of pot holes, unfortunately but hopefully someday they will get some revenue to fix it up. It would make an amazing tourist town if they can keep the charm. Thanks!
I have a love for this town too! It's about 2 hrs from my house but love it enough to have done a driving video here twice. Unfortunately Massachusetts won't be winning any awards for best roads any time soon lol
My pleasure! It wasn't a planned video I went to do the Mohawk trail and couldn't pass up such a beautiful town. I've been told I missed some great spots so I'll be going back in a couple weeks to make another
It is such a cool little town. About once a season I take a 2 hour ride down the Mohawk trail to see it and visit. The berkshire backdrop makes it so idyllic!
Neither actually. The camera makes it look a little faster than it is. Because I have cameras set up, I try to make an extra effort to go the speeds I'm supposed to lol
I dont understand where everyone is. Usually theres people outside walking around more.... Also its wierd how it looks so clean. Ive lived here 30 years.... Its NOT this clean.theres parifanilia everywhere and just trash... Does have some nice sides to it. The color on video makes it look nicer than it is though. I appreciate the video ❤
I appreciate the kind words! It is certainly a town divided between two sides - this day was relatively cold I think that's why there weren't a bunch of people outside. I was hoping for a little more life when I went through
So sorry to hear that. I truly hope that things have improved for you and that you have some place warm for the winter and someplace cool for the summer now 🙂
Generally speaking a lot of these bigger small towns used to have major factories that helped the towns thrive. When the factories shut down and manufacturing went overseas the towns were left without much in terms of gainful employment. They typically became poorer and generally that means more crimes and issues come in. Not 100% the reasons I'm sure but it is a common theme between a lot of these towns
@@brirashrn5445 no it is a very safe town. Dangerous is the wrong for it. It has more issues with substance abuse type "crime" more than serious dangerous crime
@@MileMarker4k Nope and it's an unemployment haven...there's barely anywhere to work there. I had to move, it was beautiful but miserable living there.
@@BRYANY24 Unfortunately you're right. So many of these "big" towns in Massachusetts thrived when the factories were open but as they closed down the towns never fully recovered.
@@MileMarker4k North Adams, Adams and Pittsfield have been in a perpetual recession for close to thirty years. I remember when I was a kid in the 70's it was a much more lively place.
Your filming is smooth. But it is annoying that it looks like you are speeding. But you do explain below why that is, thank you. Nonetheless, why not go 5 mph less than the speed limit? In any case, you are missing a great opportunity here. You should provide both a current and historic narrative description of what you are passing. Get off the main road occasionally. It would be much more interesting, educational and inspiring for folks to subscribe and share. That is what you want, isn't it? You can research and dub over the film after you do the filming so you are not distracted. If your voice is not pleasant sounding or can not enunciate words clearly, find a friend who can attract and maintain an audience. (Just not with a Boston accent.) All or the New England towns are rich with history of pre and post Colonial America. People, particularly kids need to learn our anthropological, social, political, and economic history. They will not learn it in school. In this 24 minute clip, you passed landmarks and other areas that have significance but like most things in life, will go not only unseen but never understood or appreciated.
I appreciate your feedback, but that is not the main focus of what I look to do with my videos. The places I travel are the character not me, someone's voice or music which I try to express in my descriptions. However I do love the idea of traveling off the main roads which is why I did return for a 2nd drive ua-cam.com/video/ECdqZ4cbHkg/v-deo.html. Hope you enjoy!
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Next time drive the length of Massachusetts Avenue. Many homes built in the 1800’s, and you will go through the Blackington area.
I was Graced by God and Jesus to live in the Berkshires in the mid 1980s. I go back often and always visit North Adams,Adams, and Williamstown. If you're the type who looks on the bright side of life, North Adams is such a romantic, warm town with humble people. My favorite time to drive through is peak foliage and after a big snow storm.
I certainly am. I think that's what pulls me to drive out there every year just for the ride and visit. Drove to the key west bar for a beer and lunch and make my way home
Wow what a beautiful town!! I visited about 5 years ago and it still gives me such a warm, small town feeling. I love it. Def a lot of pot holes, unfortunately but hopefully someday they will get some revenue to fix it up. It would make an amazing tourist town if they can keep the charm. Thanks!
I have a love for this town too! It's about 2 hrs from my house but love it enough to have done a driving video here twice. Unfortunately Massachusetts won't be winning any awards for best roads any time soon lol
I was a Mohawk in 1980 at North Adams State. Thanks for driving by my old Townhouse on campus!!
You're welcome! I love this little town - a perfect day destination and excuse to take a ride down route 2
i wanted to get a feel for the area😊 great video👍
Glad I could help!
Thank you for this. I grew up in North Adams, beautiful place to grow up. Left there in 1979 so it was a real pleasure watching this video.
My pleasure! It wasn't a planned video I went to do the Mohawk trail and couldn't pass up such a beautiful town. I've been told I missed some great spots so I'll be going back in a couple weeks to make another
I lived in North Adams from 1976 to 1992. I loved it out there. Miss the Mountains, people and the snow!!!! 😢
It is such a cool little town. About once a season I take a 2 hour ride down the Mohawk trail to see it and visit. The berkshire backdrop makes it so idyllic!
Thank you for filming my hometown 🙂
My pleasure! I hope to make it back in Oct when the leaves turn for another drive
This is amazing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Breath taking. When are you going to make a video of the Changamangas ?
Hopefully very soon as soon as the trees start blooming
I vote for a hiking video up the White Mountains !
Perhaps an ambient train ride video?
Very beautiful, but the streets are very bad... Thank you, nice video❤
Thank you my friend! It's one of the things Massachusetts is famous for Unfortunately lol
@@MileMarker4k you are welcome my friend
Did you speed this video up or are you driving 65mph?
Neither actually. The camera makes it look a little faster than it is. Because I have cameras set up, I try to make an extra effort to go the speeds I'm supposed to lol
I dont understand where everyone is. Usually theres people outside walking around more.... Also its wierd how it looks so clean. Ive lived here 30 years.... Its NOT this clean.theres parifanilia everywhere and just trash... Does have some nice sides to it. The color on video makes it look nicer than it is though.
I appreciate the video ❤
Also I was just about to be homeless at this time of the video
I appreciate the kind words! It is certainly a town divided between two sides - this day was relatively cold I think that's why there weren't a bunch of people outside. I was hoping for a little more life when I went through
So sorry to hear that. I truly hope that things have improved for you and that you have some place warm for the winter and someplace cool for the summer now 🙂
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Anybody know why I small rural town like this is one of the most dangerous places in Massachusetts?
Generally speaking a lot of these bigger small towns used to have major factories that helped the towns thrive. When the factories shut down and manufacturing went overseas the towns were left without much in terms of gainful employment. They typically became poorer and generally that means more crimes and issues come in. Not 100% the reasons I'm sure but it is a common theme between a lot of these towns
Why is it dangerous?
@@brirashrn5445 no it is a very safe town. Dangerous is the wrong for it. It has more issues with substance abuse type "crime" more than serious dangerous crime
Just found out the Berkshires in general are known to be full of drug trafficking.
@@brirashrn5445 I live here. False.
Smallest city in Massachusetts
Definitely not the biggest 😂
@@MileMarker4k Nope and it's an unemployment haven...there's barely anywhere to work there. I had to move, it was beautiful but miserable living there.
@@BRYANY24 Unfortunately you're right. So many of these "big" towns in Massachusetts thrived when the factories were open but as they closed down the towns never fully recovered.
@@MileMarker4k North Adams, Adams and Pittsfield have been in a perpetual recession for close to thirty years. I remember when I was a kid in the 70's it was a much more lively place.
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I just wish more trans people like me would come to North Adams.
I'm sure they will! One great thing about mass is how welcoming so many communities are.
Your filming is smooth. But it is annoying that it looks like you are speeding. But you do explain below why that is, thank you. Nonetheless, why not go 5 mph less than the speed limit? In any case, you are missing a great opportunity here. You should provide both a current and historic narrative description of what you are passing. Get off the main road occasionally. It would be much more interesting, educational and inspiring for folks to subscribe and share. That is what you want, isn't it? You can research and dub over the film after you do the filming so you are not distracted. If your voice is not pleasant sounding or can not enunciate words clearly, find a friend who can attract and maintain an audience. (Just not with a Boston accent.) All or the New England towns are rich with history of pre and post Colonial America. People, particularly kids need to learn our anthropological, social, political, and economic history. They will not learn it in school. In this 24 minute clip, you passed landmarks and other areas that have significance but like most things in life, will go not only unseen but never understood or appreciated.
I appreciate your feedback, but that is not the main focus of what I look to do with my videos. The places I travel are the character not me, someone's voice or music which I try to express in my descriptions. However I do love the idea of traveling off the main roads which is why I did return for a 2nd drive ua-cam.com/video/ECdqZ4cbHkg/v-deo.html. Hope you enjoy!
Town is going down the drain unfortunately
Struggles of these old mill towns in western and Central mass