Another week of absolutely perfect weather in New England to chronicle in this week’s foliage report! After the incessant rains of summer lasted into early September, most never would’ve imagined a stretch of weather like this to begin the autumn season. Warm, sunny days and cool nights bring out the best foliage colors, and we’ve […]
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Gardens
Keep Your Head Focused
This is a macro shot of a moth, sucking nectar from a beautiful, purple Butterfly Bush. It was taken in my garden in Enfield, Connecticut. Taken on July 21, 2013 with a Nikon D3200.
Perfect — it’s the only way to describe the weather for the past two weeks, especially for producing great foliage colors! The nights have been clear and cool, and the days mild and bright. Sunshine has been abundant, and rainfall limited. In fact, the only rain we’ve seen has been alongside cold fronts that reinforce […]
Rhode Island
Kettletown Crossing
Wooden bridge crossing over water from a small waterfall where no sunlight shines which produces moss on the rocks, in one of the trails at Kettletown State Park, located in the town of Southbury, Connecticut.
Magazine
Yankee Magazine Cover | October 1984
The art for the October 1984 cover is titled “Mystic Porch Series: With Molly,” an acrylic painting by Carol Raab, who lives and works in North Carolina. This painting was inspired by the artist’s cat, Molly, and family home in Mystic, Connecticut.
New England
Fall Picnic | Where to Go for a Foliage View
Want to plan the perfect fall picnic? We’ll tell you where to buy the basket, fill it, and find the best views before and after your picnic. Also, see the willow basket from Simon Pearce that Yankee says is a “season must-have.” Best Fall Picnic Locations Picnic in Litchfield, CT Watch Tina Puckett weave bittersweet, […]
Massachusetts
The Big E | New England’s Largest Agricultural Fair
The Big E Fair is New England’s largest agricultural fair featuring food, animals, entertainment, and more! Check out this year’s dates here. I’m not sure how any New England kid (at least those of us within a few hours drive from western Mass) managed to get to adulthood without at least one visit to the Big E. […]
Connecticut
Sailing Home
Photo taken from Lyme, Connecticut of a sail boat sailing up the Connecticut River.
Connecticut
Lynde Point Lighthouse
Photo taken from Old Lyme Ct, looking across the Connecticut River to Old Saybrook, Ct.
Late last week, a cold front ushered in a brief preview of forthcoming autumn-like weather into the region. Over the weekend, New Englanders awoke to cloudless skies and refreshing temperatures, which even dropped into the forties in many areas of the northern tier. The cool air caused heavy condensation in the air above fields, and […]
BEST ATTRACTIONS IN HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT BEST HISTORIC CAPITOL CONNECTICUT’S OLD STATE HOUSE, Hartford The legislative chamber within this elegant red-brick edifice looks as though 1776 was just yesterday. Up-to-date exhibits include Joseph Steward’s Museum of Curiosities. Hands-on opportunities for history buffs of all ages. 800 Main St. 860-522-6766; ctoldstatehouse.org BEST LITERARY HOME MARK TWAIN HOUSE […]
While it might not have the bustle of Cambridge, the seaside allure of Newburyport, or the country charm of Northampton, the former mill city of Lowell has been working hard to establish itself as a top-notch spot in the state for education, history, and culture. Having grown up in a nearby suburb I frequently heard […]