Credit: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division “A great and free country is not merely defense and protection. For every earnest spirit, it is opportunity and inspiration.” —Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (1828–1914). As a Bowdoin College professor who volunteered for the Union Army, Chamberlain earned the Medal of Honor for defending Little Round Top at […]
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‘Wyeth World’ | First Light
On the centennial of the birth of Andrew Wyeth, a fellow artist and lifelong friend offers this one-of-a-kind remembrance.
New England
Summer Quests| Inside Yankee
The name of one of the bravest, most curious humans ever to live—or perhaps one of the most desperately hungry—is forever lost in time. Imagine being the first person to hold a lobster in your hand. Contemplate those crushing claws, that imposing hard ribbed shell. Those beady eyes, the twitching antennae. When, exactly, do you […]
New England
Dear Yankee | July 2017
No Baggage, Please I love Yankee, and I have been reading it since I was a teenager. I love it because it gives me a sense of home, of my culture and that of others. It shows me places that I have been and places I dream of going to. It has given me some […]
Ranging from the mountains to the sea, these New England summer road trips inspired by “Weekends with Yankee” will help make your summer special.
New England
Celebrating “Weekends with Yankee” | Photos
A closer look at the recent Portsmouth, NH, celebration hosted by NHPTV and Yankee Magazine for the exciting new 13-episode documentary series “Weekends with Yankee.”
The only NH spot on our list of the Best Lobster Shacks in New England, Brown’s Lobster Pound in Seabrook delivers a classic lobster roll experience.
Cruising Lake Champlain in a houseboat is an adventure like no other. Enjoy scenes from one such adventure from photography duo Little Outdoor Giants.
A collection of images celebrating the unique beauty of the New England quarry by featured photographer Steven Keirstead.
New England
The Best Hidden Beaches in New England | Best 5
Longing for some alone time with the ocean? These picks for the best New England hidden beaches are quieter alternatives to the region’s better-known spots.
Where It’s Located: Kennebunkport, Maine Price: $575 per night Minimum Stay: Three nightsGet Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe Why We Love It: Abutted by conservation land and walking trails, this historic property known as Old Schoolhouse Farm offers plenty of quiet seclusion, but it’s also less than a 10-minute […]
Depending on your passion—be it art, adventure, seafood, or simply catching some rays—there’s a locale on the New England coast that caters to your interest.