See the oldest county fair in New England captured by photographer Hesh Johnson in this colorful slide show. From beekeeping to a giant pumpkin contest, 4H to a thriving midway, the diverse Topsfield Fair in Topsfield, Massachusetts, delivers the entire fair experience. To see more of Hesh Johnson’s work, please visit his website http://www.heshphoto.com. […]
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New England
The Hunt for the Perfect Foliage Shot
What does it take to capture the essence of fall foliage in a photograph? For photographer Sara Gray, it’s nine days in October spent searching for the perfect blend of subject, light, and color.
Touring Vermont’s most rugged region doesn’t mean forgoing deluxe accommodations. Here are three of our favorite Northeast Kingdom hostelries:
The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont is a world apart, crowned by color-filled autumn vistas, historic byways, and secluded mountain lakes.
New England
Knowledge & Wisdom: Beauty in Unexpected Places
Steve Erickson creates works of sculptural art from what Nature has already sculpted herself. And to him the best messages Nature sends are through her most pedestrian messengers: weeds, roots, stalks, prickers … He’s interested in helping people learn to see beauty in unexpected places, [so] he’s agreed to part with some of his tips–as […]
There’s already a ticket line 20 deep when I arrive at the Topsfield Fair at 10 a.m. on an early-October day. Sun filters through the trees, and I’m hit with the smell of warm pine needles, kettle corn, and fried dough as I walk through the gate. A woman plays an amplified electronic zither, and […]
Looking for the best Vermont country stores? Travel writer Christina Tree shares her picks for the top 5 with us. Throughout the Green Mountain State, it’s the conversations that you hear in line as well as at the counter. Even if you rush in, you don’t tend to rush out. That’s the difference between a […]
In the summer of 2009, a violent incident between lobstermen on the remote Matinicus Island in Maine would change the close-knit community forever.
At the venerable Myopia Hunt Club, horses, riders, and hounds no longer pursue live foxes, but the thrill of the chase remains.
New England
SLIDE SHOW: Summer in New England
New England photographers have been out snapping away to get the perfect picture of summer. Check out a small sampling of some of our favorite photos from the 2011 Summer Photo Contest.
Connecticut
Connecticut Art Museums
Connecticut is the New England state least defined by its geography — a gentle green landscape of low, rolling hills, highways, and suburbs, a commuter haven more determined by culture than nature. As such, the Nutmeg State is also a splendid destination for art lovers. The established Connecticut Art Trail features 14 distinctive museums, each […]
Check out our picks for the best attractions in Maine. BEST PLACE TO ACCESSORIZE Dannah, Kennebunkport Dannah dazzles, with jewelry, handbags, hair ornaments, hats, and scarves, as well as lotions, potions, and other fanciful finds filling the small shop. 123 Ocean Ave. 207-967-8640; dannahkennebunkport.com BEST TIME TRAVEL Willowbrook Museum Village, Newfield Explore 25 […]