Yankee’s longtime editor, Mel Allen, shares a list of favorite things to do in Maine — from sailing on the coast to skiing in the mountains.
mountains
We were coasting toward an intersection on Route 2 on Grand Isle when I spotted a small hand-painted sign promising just the rejuvenation we needed: “Bake Shop.” Soon enough, my 10-year-old son, Calvin, and I had dropped our bikes in the driveway and stepped into the prim little building that housed owner DonnaSue Shaw’s made-from-scratch […]
New Hampshire
Best New Hampshire Beaches
Lakeside or oceanfront, action-packed or totally relaxed — when it comes to New Hampshire beaches, there’s something for everyone.
New Hampshire
The Historic Mount Washington Hotel at Bretton Woods, NH
Explore the historic highlights of the iconic Mount Washington Hotel at Bretton Woods, NH – one of New England’s few remaining grand hotels.
New England
Best Pancake Houses in New England
For an authentic pancake house experience, count on these New England eateries to deliver — deliciously.
From ice storms and tornadoes to the summer that wasn’t, here’s a look back at the region’s notable strange weather events.
Massachusetts
Skiing Near Boston | Where to Go
Looking for skiing near Boston? Whether you live in the city or are just visiting, you can be on the slopes in under an hour.
Thanks both to its accessibility and its stunning views, New Hampshire’s Mount Monadnock is one of the most popular hikes in the world. Follow along on this virtual visit.
Acadia National Park cabins have so much to offer – waterfront, woodsy, rustic, contemporary – and are great places to stay while enjoying a national park adventure.
Whether you seek an ocean-docked houseboat or a woodsy treehouse, these ten rentals represent truly unusual ways to vacation in New England.
Don’t fret over the snow season – there are plenty of ways to have family fun (both indoors and out) during a long New England winter. Get our picks for the best things to do with kids when the temperature drops.
Today
The Ephemerals
In these wild woods, the springtime things that pass most quickly are the greatest teachers about time.