In April 1928, a phone call came into the Denison Settlement House, a neighborhood resource center in Boston’s China-town. The caller was looking for a 30-year-old staffer named Amelia Earhart, who at first begged off, saying she was busy. But after being told it was important, she picked up the phone. And what she heard […]
“Here, take some firewood,” says Raj Bhakta as he offers me a chunk of maple. I tell him, thanks, no, I’ve got plenty at home. He stares at me for an incredulous moment, then says, “No, take it” (the stupid is silent). “We’re going to the top of the hill.” So I grab the log […]
For years, Barbara Peacock has been photographing life in a small New England town that’s as ordinary as can be. What she captured, though, is anything but.
His opponents vanquished, the champion drapes his newly won title belt over his broad shoulders and raises his arms, basking in the cheers of the small but enthusiastic crowd. At a little over 6 feet tall and hovering around 300 pounds, this powerfully built man, who turned 47 just a week earlier, could pass for […]
FEATURED SUMMER EVENTS VERMONT Stowflake Hot Air Balloon Festival | July 7–9 For more than 30 years, the flight of dozens of hot air balloons over Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Spa has been an annual tradition. Whether you take to the skies for a sunrise or sunset launch or stick to the ground and enjoy the […]
No Baggage, Please I love Yankee, and I have been reading it since I was a teenager. I love it because it gives me a sense of home, of my culture and that of others. It shows me places that I have been and places I dream of going to. It has given me some […]
From classic French vanilla to exotic spice combos, these five distinctive destinations are serving up some of the best ice cream in Boston.
Ranging from the mountains to the sea, these New England summer road trips inspired by “Weekends with Yankee” will help make your summer special.
A collection of images celebrating the beauty of small-town life in Westford, MA, by photographer Barbara Peacock.
A closer look at the recent Portsmouth, NH, celebration hosted by NHPTV and Yankee Magazine for the exciting new 13-episode documentary series “Weekends with Yankee.”
A collection of images celebrating the unique beauty of the New England quarry by featured photographer Steven Keirstead.
Depending on your passion—be it art, adventure, seafood, or simply catching some rays—there’s a locale on the New England coast that caters to your interest.
