High pressure had drifted over central Vermont, and with it temperatures had climbed steadily from the teens overnight up past freezing and into the 40s. David “Tig” Tillinghast, had driven out that mid-April morning and checked the sugar bush in Strafford–212 acres of leased land, 1,050 taps–and found the sap running like crazy. The season […]
We all want snow right now, even if only for a few days. When snow falls in mid December, the child in us that hides as a grownup most of the time, feels safe to emerge, to want to play outside, and look skyward with our own children searching for the magical sleigh. But nowhere […]
I was up early on a Friday morning in late September and drove north up route 93 to Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, because leaf spotters for New Hampshire said it had “fantastic color!” I found that it was very nice color and all the hillsides were covered in colored trees, but not at peak yet. […]
This leaf-peeping tour begins on New Hampshire’s route 89 to White River Junction, and then up route 5 north to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. This is a good destination for an early fall foliage foray because color changes begin in northern New England. We drove north from Massachusetts, crossing New Hampshire on route 89. Here’s a […]
The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont is a world apart, crowned by color-filled autumn vistas, historic byways, and secluded mountain lakes.
Mohawk Trail We started late on our Columbus Day journey and, by virtue of not traveling up route 93 into New Hampshire like most folks, we didn’t see a lot of traffic. We decided on Massachusetts’ Mohawk Trail and got on route 2A, then route 2, and proceeded west. We stopped at one of the […]
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.
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 […]
When artist Stephen Huneck died in 2010, he left behind his beautiful Dog Mountain park and chapel, his whimsical dog art and books, and so many questions.
Last weekend former Yankee intern and “Diary of a Ski Patrolman” blogger, Josh Allen joined thousands of participants at Vermont’s Mount Snow for what has been called “the world’s toughest race.” Tough Mudder challenges are springing up around the country (this was the first in New England” and it highlights perseverance, teamwork, and the ability […]
Yankee‘s Editors’ Choices for the best food, lodging, and things to do in the Green Mountain State are here. Don’t miss the Best Bargains and Local Secrets, too!Photo Credit: Carl Tremblay
