The Northern Quahog | Up Close The deep waters of the open ocean are too salty for the northern quahog’s comfort, so these hard-shelled clams live buried in the sandy bottoms of estuaries along the Atlantic coast. They’re most prevalent between Cape Cod and New Jersey, with Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay a prime source. Ever […]
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On a weekend camping trip near Palm Springs we stopped at a remote supermarket for supplies. Around the soup section, I discovered a real old-timer. His wrinkled face was red and rough, and his pushcart contained only two items: cranberry juice and Cape Cod potato chips. “With your taste in food, you could be from […]
What’s it like to sail on the historic 19th-century Charles W. Morgan whaling ship re-launched after nearly 75 years? Yankee was there for that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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Hidden Trails of Cape Cod
The trails shown here aren’t included in Cape Cod National Seashore literature, but it’s perfectly permissible to walk them, and they all have legal parking areas. When my husband worked for the trails division, he told me about the special places there that the public just isn’t aware of. I was surprised at the solitude […]
View a sampling of sites along New England’s “Maritime Trail,” covering 400 years of seafaring history.
Captain Bob Milne’s tours of Connecticut’s Thimble Islands are big on legend, lore, and history—but what he doesn’t tell you also reveals island truths.
New England
The Best Beach in Each New England State
Longnook Beach, Truro, Massachusetts I like to arrive at Longnook in the early morning, while the fog still casts a hazy glaze over the water. Joined by surfers and dog walkers, I stroll down the sandy path to the soft, white beach. Then I glance back at the towering tan and red dunes, realizing instantly […]
The Bay State has plenty to offer in the Great Outdoors. Read our picks for the best outdoor attractions in Massachusetts for 2014. BEST WATERFALL: BASH BISH FALLS STATE PARK, Mount Washington From the early-summer mountain laurel in bloom to the blazing colors of fall foliage, even the drive to this state park is a […]
There’s a lot to see in do in the Bay State, but some activities really stand the test of time. Read our picks for the best classic attractions in Massachusetts. BEST SMALL-TOWN ART MUSEUM: STERLING & FRANCINE CLARK ART INSTITUTE, Williamstown Opening expanded facilities on July 4 this year following a multimillion-dollar renovation, the world-class Clark […]
Hungry? The Bay State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors alike. Here are our picks for the best food & dining in Massachusetts for 2014. BEST SEASONAL COOKING: ALLIUM RESTAURANT & BAR, Great Barrington From the first greens of spring to the root vegetables of autumn, this locavore New American restaurant […]
A Providence designer turned a tiny, dilapidated 1800s house into a nautically inspired New England haven.
Looking to rest your head in the Bay State? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Massachusetts for 2014. BEST MANSION: GATEWAYS INN, Lenox The 12 guestrooms in this 1912 mansion are named for Shakespearean characters, and the gracious lodging makes an elegant base for enjoying the summer arts […]