Photographer Julie Bidwell captured the heart of Ashfield, Massachusetts in the height of summer. Our ongoing series, “Could You Live Here”, explores towns throughout New England. Towns with a small population, but plenty to offer in terms of a simpler way of life. Towns that might just entice you to uproot and take your own […]
A view of Stark, NH, looking towards the covered bridge and church.
The Final Days of the Thoreau Journey | Thoreau’s Maine: A Photo Story of an Epic Adventure The final days of the journey were paddled under blue skies and warm air. The pressure was off to meet strategic campsites where media was always waiting, and the most strenuous of the carries were behind them. It […]
This photo was taken in Jan 2015, on Top of Chittenden Vermont, near the Mountain Top Inn, It was taken after our 2nd heavy snow storm, with a canon xt 350d , 18-55 lens and processed with smart photo editor
A downtown fixture since 1959, the Paul Bunyan statue in Bangor, Maine is a favorite (and hard to miss at 31 feet tall) local landmark.
In Caribou, Maine, where some of the coldest temperatures in North America have been recorded and where subzero temperatures often linger for days, people have learned, “If you can’t embrace it, you’re never gonna like it.”
There’s a variety of reasons folks hunt for buried treasure in New England. Some hobbyists hunt for coins, buttons, jewelry, or relics of any age, and some focus on artifacts from particular eras; finding the niche you enjoy most is something that evolves with practice. Metal detectors can be purchased for as little as $100; […]
Robert Frost’s final resting place lies in Bennington, Vermont, a small town that loves artists.
When we ask readers to send us their favorites among the photos they’ve taken that speak to “My New England,” we’re asking not only for their images but also about what New England says to them. It gets personal, doesn’t it? The word “My” adds a layer of commitment. What readers sent us by the […]
Keene, New Hampshire, a town – some call it a city – tucked into the southwest corner of the state, may be most recognized for its annual pumpkin festival, but take a spin along its streets, and you’ll find the Elm City teeming with history. A few weeks ago, I settled in at the Keene […]
This is a side view of the Slate Covered Bridge in Winter.
