One with nature: Adventure East guides adventurers through Western Mass

Adventure East is an outdoor activities company based in Hadley, MA. Below, the team shares some details on their business and the importance of supporting local.

Describe your business

Adventure East offers guided outdoor experiences in Western Massachusetts, including nature walks, outdoor yoga, forest bathing, scenic hikes, road and gravel cycling, kayaking tours, and fly fishing. We started during the pandemic to help people enjoy the outdoors.

What makes your business unique?

We are the only experiential tour operator in Western Massachusetts, combining outdoor adventures with unique cultural attractions, farm-to-table dining, and a wide variety of breweries, wineries, and cideries in the valley.

Why is it important to support businesses like yours?

We support local conservation organizations that preserve and protect the land and water where we go adventuring. We also work with many local businesses that provide the meals, equipment, and professional services necessary to maintain our business. We employ a network of local guides who are passionate about the outdoors and the activities they guide.

What does your business look like?

Our guides meet at a pre-arranged meeting point to start our adventures. We provide the gear, food, and good times – we worry about all the details, so you don’t have to. We also tell you how to prepare for your adventure and what to bring.

Do you want to say anything to your customers or guests?

Western Massachusetts is a hidden gem among the many great destinations of New England. We have beautiful and wild scenery, amazing food, and craft beverages, as well as a wide range of cultural activities.