Planned a drive to Adams, with an early visit to Mrs. Murphy's Donuts for my folks.  While on the drive I remembered a historical marker along Route 9 in West Cummington that I hadn't seen in ages.  I had to drive back and forth a bit to locate the stone (I only could remember the general area), and I was successful in spotting it.  

Basically the stone marks the location of the first home in West Cummington, that of Seth Wilder, in 1767.  The location is along the south side of Route 9 in West Cummington, roughly 1/10 mile west from the old Berkshire Snow Basin Ski Area and 1/10 mile east from the small parking area on the north side of the road along the Westfield River.

Just into Windsor nearing the top of the climb before Notchview, I noticed a roadside memorial for Daron Reynolds, who lost his life at this location in April of 2017.  I stopped to admire the effort of friends and family to keep Mr. Reynolds memory active with the memorial, as well as spend a few moments reflecting upon the sadness for those he left.  It seems as though I am noticing these memorials more often lately.

Once in Savoy, I ran 7.7-miles along the Tannery Trail, the Parker Brook Trail, and the Ross Brook Trail (as well as a bit along Tannery Road).  Mid forty degrees with light rain throughout, but manageable.

The last part of my journey was a visit with my folks, including a nice farm raised pork dinner.  Made it back to Connecticut safely and thought of this as a pretty good day.

1st home in West Cummington location marker

1st home in West Cummington location marker

Doran Reynolds Memorial

Doran Reynolds Memorial

Bridge over Tannery Road near the Tannery Falls Parking Area

 Stonework along Parker Brook Trail (CCC Remnants?)

Tannery Pond

Ross Brook

Cellar Hole along Tannery Road

Route for the day

Also on this day in 2012, I completed my 47th marathon, Nipmuck.  My time was 4:46:30, which was good for 28th place.  This was the 9th time I completed this event.