At age 12, I made my first turns down Sugarloaf’s trails, then narrow and twisting, during spring break. Although a beginner, I followed my chum Diana and her mountain-brat friends, all of whom had been skiing since they could toddle. Not only did I survive intact, but I also left with a tan that rivaled […]
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Bringing beautiful spring blooms to Boston, including its famed Public Garden, is a labor of love that’s worth the effort.
Could Bigfoot live in the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts? Read these Bigfoot sighting accounts dating back to 1765 and decide for yourself.
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About the Home | Inside Yankee
A small woodshed stands attached to the north side of our house. Its floor is dirt, and because the shed is not tightly sealed, I often share it with several chipmunks who leave empty black walnut shells strewn around as if they are at a ballpark. One recent morning I saw what looked like an […]
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Dear Yankee | March/April 2022
Readers respond to their favorite Yankee magazine articles.
Sweethearts conversation hearts (made by Necco in Massachusetts for nearly 150 years) have been a colorful Valentine’s Day candy favorite since 1866.
A collection of interesting facts about the Blizzard of ’78, when over 40 inches of snow fell in New England’s hardest hit areas.
From nor’easters to Alberta clippers, New England is used to getting plenty of wintery weather visitors. Its worst snowstorms, though, are ones for the record books.
A Rhode Island classic, jonnycakes (or johnnycakes) are thick or thin cornmeal pancakes depending on what part of the Ocean State you’re in. In Rhode Island’s South County, they like ’em thick and crunchy.
Allison Trentelman’s birds in winter are one of our most popular photo collections. Full of softness, light, and natural beauty, we can understand why.
New England covered bridges may have been built for function, but it’s hard to deny their romantic beauty against a changing backdrop of New England’s four seasons.
From Crown Pilot crackers to Squirrel Nut Zippers, these former New England–made treats stir up delicious memories.