Yankee classic from August 1991 Those who first climbed Mount Monadnock for fun in the early 1800s probably went in search of those blueberries of which Thoreau wrote. Hikers today can still scale Monadnock’s slopes and return with buckets brimming with berries. There may be easier places to find that azure fruit, but perhaps none […]
Yankee classic from March 1999 On May 1, 1992, Larry Davis climbed Mount Monadnock. He liked it so much that he did it the next day, too. And the next. And the next. And every day after that. In fact, barring any mischance between the day of this writing and March 1, 1999, Larry Davis […]
Yankee classic from November 1990 You’ve never heard of Eliot Elanman. It’s not even his real name. I came to know him during the two years my wife and I were resident-managers in a halfway house in Boston, Massachusetts. The people who came to live with us were mostly manic-depressives or alcoholics or drug addicts. […]
Portland’s culinary reputation continues to grow nationwide. Several of the following restaurants have received prestigious awards for their excellent and delicious meals. It’s worth the trip to the Port City to try one — or all — of the venues we rated the best Portland, Maine, restaurants. We promise you won’t be disappointed with the meals […]
The New England region experienced some hot and humid weather over the past couple days, until a storm came through last night and cooled temperatures. So what did I do to survive the warm temps? I went running. It was wonderful. My route is short, just over 3 miles, and completely flat, no hills, just […]
As city after city and state after state begin promoting cultural tourism in hopes of cashing in on the much-ballyhooed creative economy, art trails or museum trails have become an increasingly popular marketing tool. Maine, for example, already has a Maine Art Museums Trail and a Maine Fiberarts Tour. Now it has a Maine Folk […]
Travel and cookbook authors Jane and Michael Stern travel thousands of miles for their popular Web site, roadfood.com, so we asked them for their five favorite places to get scooped. Yankee Recipes Or perhaps you’d like to make your own. Try Yankee‘s favorite ice cream recipes! Ridgefield Ice Cream Shop The vintage soft-serve machines quite […]
While the food is well-crafted, it’s the general merriment that makes The Back Eddy in Westport, Massachusetts, a summer dining must. The kitchen relies on nearby waters for the bulk of its plates, including classic fish-and-chips; crispy, cuminy wild shrimp; and all manner of shellfish. There’s plenty for landlubbers, too, from fiery habenero meatloaf to […]
Walden Pond State Reservation Open year-round 8 a.m.-sunset; day use only. $5/vehicle parking fee. Route 126 South, Concord and Lincoln, MA. Visitors’ Center, 915 Walden St., Concord, MA. 978-369-3254; mass.gov/dcr/parks/walden
View a slide show from photographer Smari’s book on Walden: A Year. If you come early enough on a summer morning to Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts, you get a sense of where Henry David Thoreau lived, and what he lived for. Light slants through the towering pines on the southeastern shore, glittering on the […]
Looking for scenery, endless activities, few crowds, and family fun? New England’s ski resorts may be the best summer and autumn destinations around. And the best bargains. Here is a sampling of ski resorts that have transformed into summer destinations. Remember to look on your favorite ski resort’s web site for summer and fall packages. […]
Finest Summer “Cottage” Inn at Shelburne Farms 1611 Harbor Road Shelburne, VT 802-985-8498 (inn) 802-985-8686 (farm) shelburnefarms.org As I drive directly into the setting sun, the entry posts appear as two shimmering blurs. My vision clears, but the illusion of passing through the pearly gates persists. “Welcome to Shelburne Farms,” the gatekeeper says, advising that […]
