Even without the sparkling lure of the Atlantic at its doorstep, Maine’s Upper Midcoast would be a worthy foliage visit. Learn more, plus our picks for the area’s best scenic route, photo op, fun for kids, and where to eat and shop.
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From 3,000 miles away, a humble New Hampshire lakeside cottage spoke to author Joyce Maynard in the midst of sorrow.
Discover five of New England’s most breathtaking drive-to-foliage views—all easily reached by car, yet spectacular enough to make you want to linger.
New England
What Autumn Teaches | Inside Yankee
I am writing this during the third week of July. On this day I will enjoy about 15 hours of daylight. By mid-September, when the first foliage seekers visit the mountains and lakes of northern New England, the light will have lessened by two and a half hours. When the roads fill with tourists in […]
After years as a Hollywood exec, Gesine Bullock-Prado moved to Vermont and became a baker. And she’s savoring life like never before.
Massachusetts
Best Outdoor Dining in the Berkshires
These open-air restaurants in the lush Berkshire Hills offer tantalizing food, views, and amusements.
Escape from cities and suburbs, where light pollution robs us of true nighttime, and visit the best stargazing spots in New England.
From roller coasters and carousels to wave pools and water slides, this roundup of New England amusement parks and water parks offers something to suit every preference.
New England
Oceanscapes | Featured Photographer Cate Brown
A collection of images depicting the beauty of the New England coastline by Rhode Island photographer Cate Brown.
Massachusetts
Ramblewild | Tree-to-Tree Adventure in the Berkshires
In the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Ramblewild Tree-To-Tree Adventure Trails is an ideal destination for nature-loving thrill-seekers.
Magazine
Searching for Alexander
In remembering his stepson, a young man who found peace and solace in nature, the author learns about the limits of love, the pain of loss, and finding hope again.
Yankee rounds up summer events well worth the drive.