A couple of years ago, I was on assignment in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. The focus of my visit was the hilly hamlet of Greensboro, which is small even by northern New England’s standards. But oh, what a place for lingering. I meandered up and down the aisles of Willey’s, an everything-under-the-sun kind of store that […]
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Last fall we had a really persistent woodpecker pecking holes in the corner boards of our house. We’ve had the boards replaced, but we wondered if the bird will be back this spring. Why do they do this, and how can we keep them off our new corner boards? —Calvin A., Dublin, NH Woodpeckers drill […]
New Hampshire
A Perfect Weekend in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region
WHAT TO DO Mount Washington Cruises, Laconia If you don’t own a boat, now you can pretend you have three: $175 buys an unlimited daytime season pass on the 230-foot Mount Washington, the 68-foot Doris E., and the Sophie C. mail boat, all cruising Lake Winnipesaukee, the state’s largest lake. Mountain ranges encircle the 71-square-mile expanse that’s yours to […]
Gardens
How to Grow Pussy Willows
A springtime favorite, pussy willows look lovely as a centerpiece or woven into spring wreaths. Learn how to grow pussy willows in your own yard.
Vermont
Vermont Barns | Photos
Enjoy this collection of beautiful Vermont barns spanning the four seasons. All images were submitted by our talented readers.
A collection of images celebrating the simple beauty of the New England landscape from photographer Christopher Churchill.
The Newton family was camping at Coburn Gorge in northern Maine over Labor Day weekend in 1975 when Kurt, age 4, disappeared. What followed has been termed “the most extensive woods search in the history of Maine.” But all the thousands of volunteer searchers ever found were unanswered questions.
If you’re planning a trip to the Pine Tree State, learn about the many lodging options in its showcase city with our guide to Portland, Maine, hotels and inns.
Do you know your apple brandy from your applejack? Learn more about the many apple cider varieties and you’ll soon sound like a cider expert.
New Hampshire
Lake Winnipesaukee Hotels & Inns | Yankee Editors’ Picks
Planning a getaway to New Hampshire’s famed Lakes Region? This list of Yankee-approved Lake Winnipesaukee hotels and inns is here to help.
With its flowers, big turtles, and thousands of butterflies, Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens offers a welcome winter escape.
Lightly sweetened with maple syrup and molasses, these homemade baked beans are warming, flavorful, and (best of all) easy to make in the slow cooker.