As is stated in the program, The Mount Holyoke and Mount Tom ranges are "a beautiful corner of nature, and a beautiful corner of the New England landscape that also has an important place in the cultural history of the United States." Focusing on the Range takes a captivating look at these historical and natural landmarks located in western Massachusetts along the Connecticut River. Shot from multiple angles and at different times of year, the program includes both archival photographs along with the amateur and professional entrants in the Focusing on the Range community photo contest as well as spectacular aerial footage shot by public television station, WGBY.