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.
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Use this winter squash guide to select the vegetable that will work best in your next culinary masterpiece.
Yankee readers share what it takes to own and love an old home.
Magazine
In Julia Child’s Kitchen
Ever wanted to see more of the style, design, and layout of Julia Child’s kitchen? A 2016 book offers a closer look.
Massachusetts
Perfect Weekend In The Berkshires
Outdoors and in, the Berkshires of western Massachusetts have an appeal all their own. Our guide to the perfect Berkshires weekend is here to help inspire your next visit.
Travel
Cider Mills | Best 5
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.
New Hampshire
J-Town Deli | Local Flavor
Tourists and locals find delicious reasons to flock to J-Town Deli, a market in Jackson, New Hampshire.
Magazine
For the Final Time | Lost Then Found
A popular question gets an unusual answer. A favorite memory from Yankee’s longtime “Oracle” Joe Allen.
Magazine
Dear Yankee | October 2016
Our favorite letters, Facebook posts, Instagram comments, and tweets from readers like you.
New England
Fall Foliage Bike Tours in New England
Looking for an active way to experience New England’s autumn colors? Fall foliage bike tours are a fun alternative to hiking.
Eric Holch, Nantucket’s best-known printmaker, captures a world of eternal summer.
In Newbury, Massachusetts, slate artist Michael Updike etches stories into stone.