Maine is home to some of the best snowmobiling in the country, and at the center of the action is Aroostook County, where some 1,600 miles of trails crisscross the landscape. From the thrills of snowmobiling to the lively local culture that’s […]
Bourbon and spicy ginger beer make the perfect pair in this easy summer cocktail.
The series visits Wiggly Bridge Distillery a father and son team in York, ME, where small batch spirits are distilled in handmade copper stills.
At Swans Island Company in Northport, ME, sheeps’ wool is hand dyed and handwoven to create one-of-a-kind blankets and scarves.
Tour Boston’s Chinatown with celebrity chef Joanne Chang, visit the Weekapaug Inn in Westerly, Rhode Island, for natural beauty and culinary treats, and learn about the hidden farm coast of Tiverton, Rhode Island.
An exclusive tour of the New Hampshire State House in Concord.
For “Handmade in New England” (season 4, episode 7), just in time for the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ landing in the New World, Weekends with Yankee traveled to Mystic, Connecticut, where co-host Richard Wiese hopped aboard the newly restored Mayflower II, a full-scale reproduction of the tall ship on which the Pilgrims made their […]
Growing up Finnish-American taught Eric Aho to meet the extremes of winter with extremes of imagination.
Dreaming of a truly indulgent escape? These New England luxury getaway resorts and hotels guarantee a pampered experience you’ll never forget.
For “Heading North” (season 1, episode 13), Weekends with Yankee cohost Richard Wiese visited Killington Resort in Vermont for women’s World Cup skiing, a two-day event that draws over 40,000 spectators. While there, he met up with Willy Booker, the head of Burke Mountain Academy, whose students have included reigning World Cup champion Mikaela Shiffrin. Learn […]
The restaurant-centric city of Portsmouth, NH, is a bucket-list destination for serious foodies. One of the stars of the scene is David Vargas, who brings elements of his Mexican heritage—including made-from-scratch tortillas—to his popular eatery Vida Cantina. Discover how this ambitious chef is pushing the boundaries with bright, adventurous flavors and locally grown ingredients. This […]
