The beauty of the New England islands has inspired an enduring legacy of artists and fine art, some 150 years in the making.
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Pinching pennies never felt so good! Check out our picks for the best bargains in Massachusetts for 2013. Your wallet will thank you. BEST PURE BASEBALL CAPE COD BASEBALL LEAGUE, Cape Cod Since 1885, top college players have shown their mettle every summer in the 10-team Cape Cod League. Ballplayers join the community, working part-time […]
BEST MODERNIZED MOTEL BRIARCLIFF MOTEL, Great Barrington The chic look of the Mad Men era mostly by-passed roadside lodging, but new owners have imbued this ’60s motel with wit and style, making it a cool place to unwind in the hippest town in the Berkshires. Monument Mountain is literally across the street. Rates: from $170, […]
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Best 5 Mountain-Bike Trails
Longtime Yankee contributor and Massachusetts native Todd Balf, who has ridden mountain-bike trails from New Zealand to Venezuela. We asked him to share his picks for the best 5 mountain bike trails in New England. Great Brook Farm State Park (Carlisle, MA) Twenty miles of trails beyond the red farm buildings at the entrance to […]
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2013 My Hometown Photo Contest Winners
See which images from the My Hometown Photo Contest took top honors.
Would you have chosen integrity over money when the Northern Pass Project came to town? These New Englanders did, proving that love of place can run so deep that it’s like faith.
I know many New Englanders who despise this time of year, but I’m not one of them. Even in January, you’ll rarely hear me pine for the return of summer. I keep better in the cold. For me, summer can feel like an endless stream of sticky, steamy, listless days, when even the air lies […]
The long-dead Native language Wopânâak that once greeted the Pilgrims is today again being spoken.
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The Encyclopedia of Fall: V Is for Vineyard
Today, you’ll find vineyards all over New England. Take a drive along the southern coasts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut in October and, assuming the hard frosts haven’t hit too early, you’ll see glorious golden foliage blanketing the long, straight rows of vines.
Sean Litchfield is a Boston-based editorial and fine art photographer. A Cape Cod native, Litchfield holds a BS in Photography and works in large and medium format film as well as digital. He produces earnest, beautiful images that evoke the deep sense of uneasiness that marks the contemporary landscape. Ordinary scenes are rendered extraordinary, evocative […]
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The 25 Best Beach Towns in New England
Whether you’re looking for waves to ride, long stretches of sand, or lots of family activities, one of these picks is sure to be the ideal getaway for you.
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How We Chose the Best Beach Towns in New England
Selecting the best beach towns in New England wasn’t easy, so we created 14 categories to evaluate New England’s beach towns, ranking each on a scale of 1 to 10.