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Plan An Outdoor Adventure at Zoar Outdoor Near Porches Inn

North Adams is a quaint little town known for its artsy vibe and imaginative culture. There’s a plethora of museums, galleries, and artistic businesses on every street. But since this town is in the Berkshires of New England, it’s in a prime location for enjoying the beauty of the great outdoors. Not too far away from Porches Inn is Zoar Outdoor, one of the best places in the region for memorable outdoor adventures. No trip to the Berkshires is complete without enjoying one of their many exhilarating experiences.

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Rafting

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The Berkshires are full of pristine ponds, lakes, and even rushing rivers—perfect for whitewater rafting! On a hot summer day, cruising down the Deerfield River is a sight to behold. Zoar has hosted these rafting adventures for over 30 years, and they know every bend and curve in the river. Their guides are seasoned professionals who can guide you and your group safely through the class III rapids and turns—all while having a blast!

White water rafting in the Berkshires is a great group activity for families, friends, or even coworkers. Nothing bonds people like working together to navigate the river’s obstacles and challenging waves. Zoar also handles all of the logistics. No need to worry about paddles or transportation, just show up to their location and they’ll walk you through everything. All levels of paddlers will enjoy this river ride!

Kayaking

If you want to explore the white waters of the Deerfield River solo, Zoar takes kayaking to a whole new level with its whitewater kayaking adventures. Have you never been kayaking before but want to learn? They offer lessons too! The instructors have numerous awards for their teaching prowess and can show you how to do everything you need to know to kayak. By the time your lesson is over, you’ll be able to navigate whatever the river throws at you with ease.

Zoar offers several different kinds of trips for kayaking in the Berkshires. You can start out small with an afternoon-long guided river kayaking experience. Or, you can sign up for a multi-day advanced whitewater expedition that will take you through every rapid in the river. Whether you go with a group or kayak by yourself, you’ll get an up close and personal encounter with the water, unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

Ziplining

There’s no better way to see the New England landscape than ziplining in the Berkshires! Zoar’s one-of-a-kind zipline course sits right at the tops of the trees so you’re truly in the canopy of the forests. It’s an intimate yet thrilling feeling of hopping from one tree to another, almost like a monkey. And of course, there are the zip lines that will make you feel like a bird flying above the Deerfield River Valley!

Zoar’s three-hour canopy tour has 11 zip lines, two sky bridges, and three rappels with scenic views of the entire Berkshire landscape. This award-winning experience is the only one of its kind in New England! Afraid of heights or never been in a harness? Our expert staff will patiently guide you through the course and show you how to brake, ride, and climb safely so you’re having too much fun to think about anything else. 


Zoar By Day, Porches Inn by Night

Zoar offers a truly unique outdoor adventure in the Berkshires unrivaled by any other experience. After a day of making memories outside, take a short trip back to Porches Inn to get a good night’s rest. Whether you’re into art, the outdoors, history, or anything else, the Berkshires have it, and Porches Inn is the perfect place to stay in between your adventures. Book a stay with us and get ready for the trip of a lifetime.