Welcome to the October 2016 edition of Jud’s New England Journal, the rather curious monthly musings of Judson Hale, the Editor-in-Chief of Yankee Magazine, published in Dublin, New Hampshire since September 1935, and The Old Farmer’s Almanac published since 1792 in Massachusetts and then, since 1939, in Dublin. It’s Fun To Believe In Ghosts […]
On October 1, 2015, the container ship El Faro sailed directly into the path of Hurricane Joaquin. When it sank it took the lives of all 33 aboard, including eight New Englanders. Rachel Slade wanted to know what happened and why. You will not soon forget what she found.
Yankee readers share what it takes to own and love an old home.
Whether you prefer the innocent version or cider that packs a kick, New England’s best cider mills offer a behind-the-scenes look at how apples become drinkable.
Our favorite letters, Facebook posts, Instagram comments, and tweets from readers like you.
A guided trip with Maine Huts and Trails allows a family of five to unplug.
Looking for an active way to experience New England’s autumn colors? Fall foliage bike tours are a fun alternative to hiking.
A sampler of New England foliage photographs from our talented readers.
Learn more about Hartford Denim Company, where everything from denim clutches to jeans, are produced on restored industrial sewing machines.
Passed down through three generations, heirloom tools keep a family tradition alive.
Explore the lovely rolling landscape that makes up Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills, where “keeping it as is” is more than a phrase — it’s a way of life.
This Western Massachusetts foliage drive follows the Connecticut River through the countryside, drawing you through multiple layers of time.
