Magazine

Twilight in Dinosaur Land

“It’s funny. When your parents die, you have all these one-time things you have to do.” Kornell Nash reclines in a weathered chair in his cramped office. A space heater in the corner keeps the late spring chill at bay. Beside the 15-year-old computer on his desk, a handful of fossils lie in an awkward […]

Magazine

Close-up Magic | Jacob’s Pillow Dance

To be at Jacob’s Pillow during its world-famous dance festival is a bit like attending a dreamy New England summer camp. Look around the rural 225-acre grounds of this Becket, Massachusetts, institution and you’ll see lithe, graceful dancers walking from one performance venue to the next, or chatting with friends on the rolling green lawn; […]

Magazine

The Audacity of Liz Putnam

You may not know her name or her groundbreaking conservation group, but if you’ve ever been in a national park, you’ve stood in Liz Putnam’s shadow.

Gardens

A She-Shed of One’s Own

“She-sheds” are the latest in the tiny-house phenomenon. On Cape Cod, they do it their own way.

New England

8 Great New England Summer Drives

From the jagged shoreline of Maine to the verdant farmland of Vermont, these eight great New England jaunts give you the perfect excuse to plan the perfect summer road trip.

Living

City of Hope | Lewiston, Maine

Lewiston, Maine, is home to a remarkable number of African immigrants—some 6,000 in all. And even amid the nation’s uncertain new political climate, they remain dedicated to building their lives in the old mill town they helped bring back from the brink.

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