Leave civilization behind at these scenic and remote New England wilderness lodges.
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Canoers and kayakers who paddle past this distinctive property are often heard to say, “There’s the most beautiful house in Exeter.”
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Secret Sharers | Inside Yankee
Tens of thousands of tourists have photographed or painted the iconic shack in Rockport, Massachusetts, known as Motif No. 1. But when writer Todd Balf, who grew up in Rockport, took a look inside [“The Most Famous Fish Shack in the World,” p. 20], he was able to let us in on a local secret: It’s […]
New England
Dear Yankee | July 2018
Below the Surface In “The Many Worlds of Winnipesaukee” [May/June], the photo of the vintage speedboat gets a 10. The text, however, ignores the Great Spirit weeping in despair. Winnipesaukee and its shoreline are victims of avarice, bloated egos, ostentation, and ignorance…. Sounds of songbirds and the slap of a fish jumping are lost in […]
Desserts
Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble
Early summer means fresh strawberries and rhubarb are ripe and ready for eating, as in this delicious crumble.
How To
How to Press Flowers
Here are simple directions on how to press flowers along with five ways to get creative with your pressed petals and blooms.
New England
Don’t miss the July issue of Yankee magazine
Highlights /// Hidden Beauty Verdant fields roll down to the water and artists gather in a magical land called the Farm Coast. /// Corn Season Growing up on America’s oldest family farm had, like the crop that defined it, a sweetness that passed all too soon into memory. /// Sitting Around with Thomas Moser Come step into […]
Okay, So Who Was the First to Fry a Clam? I feel pretty certain as to who was the first to EAT a clam. But as to frying one, well, there seems to be a difference of opinion… We can be proud of those among our New England ancestors who first ate or first cooked […]
by Cindy Anderson It was the Friday before Mother’s Day, sunny, the first big event of the season at the New Hampshire International Speedway (NHIS). Vendors traded briskly. T-shirts, caps, die-cast cars. Buy your favorite driver here. After breakfast, inhabitants of the RV campsite — several thousand pioneers who would reconstruct their town a dozen […]
Four-season fun awaits at this centrally located Vermont retreat.
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The Best 5 All-You-Can-Eat Feasts
Far more than an excuse to wear forgiving pants, New England’s top all-you-can-eat dining experiences inspire diners to interact with food in unexpected ways.
Massachusetts
A Perfect Weekend in Boston and Cambridge
Founded in 1630 on opposite sides of the Charles River, Boston and Cambridge have had a long time to polish their appeal. The results — from the blocks of genteel brownstones to the world-class museums to the thriving culinary scene — can feel quite refined. But this urban hub is also very accessible, with lots […]