Rhode Island

John Carter Brown Library | Local Treasure

The Columbus letter is thinner than you’d expect–just a few pages of Latin type and a handful of illustrations wrapped in a gold-embossed cover. Reprinted all over Europe, it conveyed a simple message: Christopher Columbus had found land. No one knew how much. It might be a lot. From that message sprang centuries of explorers […]

Vermont

Restaurant Review: The Belted Cow

The Belted Cow Bistro’s chef/owner, John Delpha, earned his culinary stripes in some of Boston’s best kitchens. These days he has full reign over the local ingredients in his own kitchen, while partner Caitlin Bilodeau runs the dining room–an excellent combination of beautiful food and relaxed yet top-notch service. Seating options include a cozy alcove […]

New England

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 […]

Rhode Island

Block Island

An aerial photo of Block Island, Rhode Island, taken from the South at about 6,000 feet.

Rhode Island

Rosa Rugosa

Withering rose hips signal the end of autumn.

Rhode Island

Narrow River

View from Bridgetown Road in Narragansett, RI

Rhode Island

Evening Catch Time

Taken at Beavertail in Jamestown while down watching the waves come in from the storm.

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