Looking for thrills in the form of white-water rafting? Maine has just what you need for an unforgettable river adventure.
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Planning a Maine vacation, day trip, or getaway? From dining and lodging to attractions that are well worth the drive, here are 30 of our editors’ picks for the best of Maine.
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The Last Explorer
Christina Tree’s travel writing has shown New England to the world. And after 50 years, she’s still hitting the road in search of new adventures because, as she puts it, “I never wanted to be left behind.”
Wondering where to find the best autumn color for Columbus Day weekend? Learn more in our latest New England fall foliage report.
Yankee Classic: November 1984 Press play to hear how the story happened. THEY PRESSED CLOSE in the cab of the truck, canoes lashed on top, jostling over logging roads, stirring great clouds of dust beneath a high summer sun. “I was just thinking,” said the old guide. “I first came down this river with my father. I […]
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The Best 5 Fall Foliage Trains in New England
All aboard for autumn thrills on New England’s historic rails. Here are the best 5 foliage trains in New England.
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8 Great New England Summer Drives
From the jagged shoreline of Maine to the verdant farmland of Vermont, these eight great New England jaunts give you the perfect excuse to plan the perfect summer road trip.
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Weekends with Yankee Unlocks the Best of New England in New 13-episode Travel & Lifestyle TV Series
BOSTON [March 7, 2017] – “Weekend” warriors, take heart! With New England as one of the nation’s favorite tourist destinations, the iconic Yankee magazine and public media powerhouse WGBH have teamed up to launch Weekends with Yankee, a captivating 13-episode documentary series this spring. The half-hour series taps into Yankee magazine’s extensive behind-the-scenes access to […]
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New England Inns with Fireplaces
These New England inns, with guest rooms and common gathering areas warmed by flames, excel at offering the cozy side of winter.
A guided trip with Maine Huts and Trails allows a family of five to unplug.
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This Issue | August 2016
Deputy Editor Ian Aldrich talks about the varied and exciting stories in this issue of Yankee.
Knitter, photographer, designer, (and Mainer!), Carrie Bostick Hoge on learning to knit, finding inspiration in her home state, and what the Internet has meant for the creative class. (It’s a good thing.) Hand-knitting has experienced a renaissance over the last ten years thanks in large part to the Internet and social media. Today, knitters around […]