From swan boats in Boston to sugaring in Vermont, generations of New Englanders know the traditions that mark the change of season.
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Discounted Lift Tickets at Ski Resorts
Skiing or riding can be an expensive hobby, but there are ways to get discounted lift tickets, especially if you follow my one proven tip on how to be a savvy bargain-hunter skier or rider. (If at any time during this blog post, you ask yourself, “Does this person realize she sounds like a cheesy […]
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Signs of Spring | Photography Slide Show
According to legend, we can expect an extended winter because Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day this year. Despite Phil’s prediction, we’ll be searching for early signs of springs like the ones found in this slide show of spring markers from our readers.
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New England Snowmen | Photographs
We receive more than our fair share of snow each winter, so let’s get out and enjoy it! Why not make a snowman…or woman. View these photos from our readers for inspiration.
The next-best 5 indoor places to take kids in New England. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM & THEATRE OF MAINE Imaginative exhibits let kids try out a variety of identities-from fire chief to letter carrier, veterinarian to pirate. On a clear day, the views inside the camera obscura delight adults and children alike. 142 Free St., Portland, ME. […]
I miss Spalding Gray. I never knew him personally, but I loved what he wrote. I also miss my copy of his book, It’s a Slippery Slope, which used to be on my bookshelf. From one skier to another, regardless of your skill level, I highly recommend that you read it. Go buy a copy. […]
No matter what you call it, Nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, or xc skiing, winters like this one–where we have lots of natural snow–are perfect opportunities to go and go often. Look outside your window. I see piles of snow, which makes me smile. In New England, during winters when we are less blessed by the […]
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The Pleasures of Mid-Week Skiing and Riding
I work Monday through Friday at a desk job. In fact, I have had my behind in a standard issue office chair since a little before 9 a.m. on this lovely Monday morning. It’s quite frigid outside, so I am okay with my work situation today. But, please, please don’t let me know about the […]
Garen Daly’s five honorable mentions for Best Cinemas and Theaters in New England. BANTAM CINEMA 115 Bantam Lake Road Bantam, CT 06750 860-567-0006 www.bantamcinema.com THE SAVOY THEATER 26 Main St. Montpelier, VT 05602 802-229-0509 www.savoytheater.com SOMERVILLE THEATRE 55 Davis Square Somerville, MA 02144 617-625-5700 www.somervilletheatreonline.com THE STRAND THEATRE 345 Main St. Rockland ME 04841 207-594-0070 […]
Ski — or snowshoe — Vermont’s Catamount Trail; then relax in style at country inns and bed & breakfasts.
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2011 Winter Photo Contest
Our 2011 winter photo contest is now closed! Check back for our finalists and stay tuned for details on our next photo contest! The winning photo will be published in the January/February 2012 issue Yankee Magazine. Read photographer Susan Cole Kelly’s tips on entering a photography contest. Rules for Photo Contest 1. Submit […]
In a recent four-part series, Kristen Laine, who writes the blog “Great Kids, Great Outdoors” for the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), featured ten of the 25 towns that made Yankee Magazine’s “Top 25 Foliage Towns” list in the September/October 2010 issue. The series, called “Great Kids, Great Outdoors Top 10 Towns for Fall Hikes,” focused […]