Heading out with small children this foliage season? From hiking to leaf peeping, try these favorite New England fall activities with kids.
New England
ice cream
Pro tips on turning the common pumpkin into a hand-carved masterpiece.
These five short-and-sweet New England fall foliage drives mix leaf peeping, easy hikes, and apple delights.
History
Jimmies | New England Lexicon
Jimmies (known as “sprinkles” outside New England) are the granddaddy of ice cream toppings, but where did the name “jimmies” come from?
Best seaside state park? Best spots to stay? See our expert editors’ picks for the best things to see and do along Maine’s coastal Route 1.
Massachusetts
63 Reasons Why We Love the Cape & Islands
From whale watching to timeless villages to miles of soft, sandy beaches, this fabled Massachusetts peninsula and its island neighbors have it all.
Massachusetts
Summer Fun in Provincetown, Massachusetts
Located 60 miles out to sea at the tip of Cape Cod, Provincetown pretty much redefines the term “getaway.”
Magazine
Lost at Sea! | Yankee Classic
The incredible story of Steven Callahan of Ellsworth, Maine, the only man in history to have survived more than a month alone and adrift in an inflatable life raft.
New England
The Best Family Beaches in New England | Best 5
These stretches of sand have everything you and the kids need for a perfect summer day. Learn our picks for the best family beaches in New England.
Massachusetts
Summer Weekend on Cape Ann, Massachusetts | Weekend Away
Gloucester and Rockport are summertime treasures hiding in plain sight. Follow along on a perfect Cape Ann summer weekend.
Condiments
How to Make Rhubarb Sauce
Learn how to make rhubarb sauce with this a sweet and simple recipe from the Yankee archives.
Here’s how to make rhubarb pie, a favorite New England early spring dessert with a sweet-tart filling and flaky crust. Just add vanilla ice cream!