NORTH ADAMS — A newly married couple on an anniversary getaway, a traveling biker on an emotional journey and a local couple making their annual warm-weather stop all found themselves at the Wigwam Western Summit on Friday morning.

That unpredictable mix of customers is what Kelly Scofield loves about running the historic Mohawk Trail coffee shop, gift store and cabins, which reopened for the season Friday. Originally founded in 1914 and taken over by Scofield and her husband Allen in September 2024, the longtime roadside attraction is entering its second full season under the couple’s ownership.

Wigwam Western Summit owners Kelly and Allen Scofield reopened the historic Mohawk Trail roadside attraction Friday.

While working to preserve the history and character that have made the Wigwam a landmark for generations, the Scofields are also introducing new products and offerings aimed at keeping the destination fresh for both returning visitors and first-time travelers.

“We’re definitely excited,” said Scofield, who said this winter the couple was juggling some family health issues and getting the store ready to reopen. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s rewarding work.”

The couple was at the shop until midnight Thursday preparing to open, clearing out extra inventory, getting the kitchen ready and preparing the four cabins for bookings.

With similar gifts and coffee offerings as previous owners, the Scofields have also added more locally made gifts, food products, breakfast offerings and are licensed to serve beer and wine with drinks from Berkshire Brewing Co.

Some new offerings are too early to share, but the Scofields announced their limited run of boba tea that would be coming closer to when kids get out of school — a tradition the previous owner started and she hopes to revive.

Just as important to their business is getting people to learn about the history of the trail and connect with the shop's panoramic mountain views of North Adams and the surrounding mountains.

Kelly Scofield helps checks out a customer at Wigwam Western Summit coffee and gift shop in North Adams. Scofield and husband Allen took over the shop in 2024 and reopened Friday for their second full season.

“The real relaxation comes from sitting outside, looking at this view,” she said. “You can’t bring this view and put it anywhere. It’s not a place to be online.”

While the shop usually closes at 5 p.m., Allen said they will stay open until sunset on Fridays and Saturdays so people can enjoy the evening view.

“We were forcing the doors closed on people,” said Allen. “It seemed like an opportunity.”

While making his coffee, Scofield showed customer Jay Greenwood an old photo of the classic cars on the trail closer to when it opened as the state’s first scenic road.

Jay Greenwood and Rosa Rios stopped for coffee at the Wigwam Western Summit Friday while vacationing at a nearby retreat for their first wedding anniversary. The couple lives in North Springfield, Vt.

“We wanted to get out and check out the area,” said Greenwood, who is from North Springfield, Vt., and was staying at a retreat in Charlemont with wife Rosa for their first wedding anniversary. “It’s the Mohawk Trail and everything out here is beautiful.”

Locals Kait Johnson and Trejan Skiffington stopped in the store on their day off for a pumpkin spice latte and iced mocha.

“It’s hard to find decaf around here,” said Johnson, who loves the coffee roasted by Stockbridge’s No. 6 Depot Roastery.

“The views are the big thing for me,” said Skiffington. “And it’s a homey environment and just a great spot to stop.”

For Manchester, N.H., resident Mike McGranaghan, the stop at Wigwam was part of a journey to sooth grief. After his father died in January, McGranaghan booked time off from his job and hopped on his Indian Springfield Dark Horse to make his second cruise on the Mohawk Trail.

“I had to get out of the house for a minute,” he said.

New Hampshire resident Mike McGranaghan stopped at Wigwam Western Summit Friday while on his way back from a Mohawk Trail bike trip. The beloved roadside attraction in North Adams boasts pristine views from Florida Mountain of the city and surrounding mountains.

He stopped into the store to snag some stickers to put on his helmet — “because I’m a mature adult,” he joked.

Scofield said whether people are staying overnight in cabins or stopping in the shop, she hopes people will "come up and disconnect.”

“Even if we get one person to engage and get them excited about the property, we’ve met our goal.”