Go behind the scenes with the owners of the Inn Victoria in Chester, Vermont to see how the fantasy meshes with the reality of running a B&B.
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Finally, the most anticipated weekend of autumn is upon us! Columbus Day consistently ranks among the biggest weekends annually for New England tourism, as it offers many three days away from work around the time much of the area is showing peak foliage. To enhance the draw, many agricultural fairs, Octoberfests and autumn festivals are […]
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What Are Tapas? | Yankee Kitchen
What are tapas? M.T., Weston, MA Tapas are the Spanish equivalent of what the French call hors d’oeuvres, the Italians antipasti, and some other Mediterranean nations mezes — appetizers or small bites of simple foods eaten before, or in lieu of, a big meal. The apocryphal beginnings of the tapas (the verb tapar means “to […]
Another week of absolutely perfect weather in New England to chronicle in this week’s foliage report! After the incessant rains of summer lasted into early September, most never would’ve imagined a stretch of weather like this to begin the autumn season. Warm, sunny days and cool nights bring out the best foliage colors, and we’ve […]
Perfect — it’s the only way to describe the weather for the past two weeks, especially for producing great foliage colors! The nights have been clear and cool, and the days mild and bright. Sunshine has been abundant, and rainfall limited. In fact, the only rain we’ve seen has been alongside cold fronts that reinforce […]
<!– _ It’s the size and shape of an ice cream truck. And certainly kindles the same enthusiasm, “They’re here!” shout the kids of a North Troy day care, as the big white truck lumbers down their long dirt road. Yet it’s not ice cream sandwiches and popsicles, they’re giddy about, it’s The Lunch Box […]
It’s been a bit rocky on the approach, but it seems that autumn’s official arrival this week will offer optimal conditions to kick-start the colors. Last week at this time, temperatures climbed into the 90’s across most of New England, rewriting records and stalling any progression that the trees were making towards changing colors. Fortunately […]
New England
2013 New England Fall Foliage Forecast Update | Foliage Progression Stalls Due to Weather
Labor Day weekend has come and gone, marking the traditional end of summer. Kids are now headed back to school, waiting for the bus on increasingly chilly mornings. Fall favorites like football are back on television, and will be played live every Friday night in towns across the region. New England beaches are found increasingly […]
New Hampshire
Shortcut to the Top
The mountains around the Lakes Region in Nh aren’t tall but there are some challenging areas to traverse. There are three sets or ladders on the ascent to Mt Percival. Upon your completion of the third ladder you have to squeeze through a narrow cave before you can continue your journey to the top.
Massachusetts
Return to October Mountain | Autumn in the Berkshires
On the untamed side of the Berkshires, back roads and byways take visitors deep into autumn beauty and unexpected discoveries.
Heading to the Whites in search of stunning views? Our list of picks for the Best Scenic Hikes in the White Mountains is a good place to start!
At the Lincoln family’s Vermont estate, now a museum, an important piece of American history pulls into the station.