Some say that summer is the best time of year in the Berkshires. There seems to never be enough time to take advantage of all a Berkshire summer has to offer. All cultural venues, Tanglewood , Jacob's Pillow, Shakespeare and Co, the Berkshire Theatre Festival are in full swing. There is nothing better on a hot summer day than taking advantage of your favorite local swimming hole in one of the Berkshire's numerous babbling brooks, creeks, and rivers. Hiking opportunities are endless.