The first onlookers? Locals mainly. Chatham, Massachusetts, residents who’d heard something from someone about something in the water. It was Labor Day weekend 2009, a beautiful late-summer day. They went to the sea, staking out a spot on the town’s wide, sandy beaches in hopes of catching a glimpse, maybe something better. Then the larger […]
cider
Love New England for its farms, landscapes, antique homes, stone walls, winding roads, and mature trees? Plan a visit to charming Easton, Connecticut.
Magazine
Searching for Alexander
In remembering his stepson, a young man who found peace and solace in nature, the author learns about the limits of love, the pain of loss, and finding hope again.
Yankee rounds up summer events well worth the drive.
Massachusetts
A Perfect Weekend in Boston and Cambridge
Founded in 1630 on opposite sides of the Charles River, Boston and Cambridge have had a long time to polish their appeal. The results — from the blocks of genteel brownstones to the world-class museums to the thriving culinary scene — can feel quite refined. But this urban hub is also very accessible, with lots […]
Breakfast & Brunch
Favorite Doughnut Recipes
Spiced, glazed, frosted, or cream-filled, doughnuts are a beloved treat in New England. Here are some of our favorite homemade doughnut recipes.
Massachusetts
WGBY Asparagus Festival | A Celebration of Local Agriculture and Community in Hadley, MA
Known as the “asparagus capital of the world,” the town of Hadley, MA, celebrates agriculture and community at its annual WGBY Asparagus Festival.
Massachusetts
Elevate Your Spirits in New England’s “ArtCountry”
There’s more to the northern Berkshires than meets the eye.
New Hampshire
Best of New Hampshire | 2018 Editors’ Choice Awards
Looking for dining, lodging, and top-notch attractions in the Granite State? Here are more than 25 of our editors’ picks for the best of New Hampshire.
Planning a Vermont vacation, day trip, or getaway? From dining and lodging to attractions that are well worth the drive, here are nearly 30 of our editors’ picks for the best of Vermont.
Yankee senior food editor (and resident apple expert) Amy Traverso chats with Justin Heilenbach, cofounder of Vermont’s homegrown hit, Citizen Cider.
Food
Eggs | In Season
Sweeten your outlook with these delicious honey recipes from the Yankee archives.