Maine

SLIDE SHOW: Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park encompasses the best Maine has to offer with its rocky coastline, woodlands, historic trails and lakes. Join photographer Christopher Churchill as he captures the beauty of the natural landscape at the height of summer. View more of Christopher’s photography on his Web site.

New England

Favorite Outdoor Adventure Towns in Northern New England

Kayaking, Climbing, Hiking, Mountain Biking in Northern New England—May through August The essential elements for a town to make it on my list include water and mountains. What I like to do during the warmer months of the year: hike, bike, swim, sail, kayak, run, and hammock. My favorite adventure towns have all of the […]

Massachusetts

A Top Foliage Town in New England: Williamstown, Massachusetts

Williamstown, Massachusetts ranked # 4 among our “Top 25 Foliage Towns” in the Sept./Oct. issue of Yankee Magazine. For the full story which explains the methodology used in selecting the towns, and what to do when you visit, order a copy of Yankee’s September/October issue in our online store.

New England

When It All Melts Away

The March/April issue of Yankee Magazine features many of the more positive first signs of spring—maple festivals, swan boats, flower shows. But this time of year isn’t all bright yellow daffodils or rows of tulips in red, pink, and violet. In fact for those who suffer from SSAD—Shoulder Season Affective Disorder—it’s tough. Okay, so there […]

New England

New England Weather Patterns

“If you don’t like the weather in New England, wait a few minutes.” – Mark Twain I first heard this quote not in one of my college English classes, but on a chairlift post-college from a fellow ski bum. And, finally, I decided to research it in a way I could not have done during my […]

New England

Yankee Magazine‘s 2011 Winter Photo Contest Winner

The waiting is over, and the judges have chosen the winner of Yankee Magazine‘s 2011 Winter Photo Contest. Congratulations to David Stone for taking the winning photograph of the Iced-In Canoe in Ipswich, MA! We asked David to tell us the story behind the photograph: “The Ipswich River is an easy walk from my house, […]

New England

2011 Spring Photo Contest Finalists

We received a great response to our first-ever spring photo contest! After serious deliberation, we’ve narrowed it down to five images that stand out from the rest. Here are the judges’ comments on why these five photos made it into the finals. Spring Flowers by Kristin Burchsted The unexpected focus in this composition caught our […]

New England

Tips for Teaching Young Kids to Ski

There are certain childhood memories that stand out. One for me was counting my turns as I skied down a trail with my father. I loved this game. He would ski behind me as I would yell out the numbers as I made pretty turns down the mountain. When I started teaching skiing, I realized […]

New England

Tips for Teaching Young Kids How to Ski

Keep reading for lots of information from ski and ride professionals. There are certain childhood memories that stand out. One for me was counting my turns as I skied down a trail with my father. I loved this game. He would ski behind me as I would yell out the numbers as I made pretty […]

Rhode Island

SLIDE SHOW: Rhododendrons at Gleaner Gardens

The lovely folks at Gleaner Gardens in North Scituate, RI, have been working hard for the past 12 years to restore one of the largest rhododendron collections in the region. The gardens are over 50 years old, with over 100 varieties of rhododendrons, as well as numerous other trees and shrubs. These gardens, which have […]

Travel

SLIDE SHOW: 2011 Winter Photo Contest Finalists

We received a great response to our first-ever winter photo contest, and after serious deliberation, have narrowed it down to five final images. Here are the judges’ comments on why these five photos caught their attention. Pine Needles in Ice by Cheryl Pedemonti Thinking outside the box: “Rather than pull back and shoot a landscape, […]

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