Of all the New England fall foliage drives, none is more well known (or mispronounced) than the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire.
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The Route 127 bridge that connects the Midcoast Maine islands of Arrowsic and Georgetown isn’t typically prone to traffic in the winter months. Now, however, it’s become the Northeast’s hottest birdwatching destination—all thanks to a single bird, a Steller’s sea eagle, which has inexplicably taken up residence in Maine for the second consecutive winter. There […]
A sampling of our favorite New England garden centers, plus simple tips for keeping spring flowering favorites happy and healthy.
Massachusetts
Autumn Is Made for Exploring the Mohawk Trail Region
From zip-line thrills to world-class culture, there’s far more to this Massachusetts destination than its famous scenic drive.
A stretching bobcat. Sunbathing fox kits. Motionless moose. When Roger Irwin takes his camera into nature, he wants “people to see what I’ve been lucky enough to see.”
A look back at some of the most memorable images from the past year.
Travel
Weekend Away in Québec City
With camera in hand, our Canadian correspondent shares how to enjoy his beautiful hometown, Québec City, in winter, including the best things to eat, see, do, and where to stay.
A Q&A with the best-selling Maine author about her book, Northeaster, about the Blizzard of 1952.
The historic seaside town of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, shines especially bright at Christmastime.
Magazine
A Christmas Loon
Hemmed in by December ice, a stranded bird inspires hopes of a holiday miracle.
Autumn gourds mimic the vibrant hues of New England’s fall foliage. Learn how to preserve gourds, and how to display them too!
I’ve never known a New Englander who hasn’t had a fixed date of when it’s okay to turn on the heat. And more often than not, it’s completely ludicrous.