There are a number of theories as to the origin of the term “Swamp Yankees.” However, the correct one may be based on an amusing incident which occurred in Thompson, Connecticut, during the summer of 1776…
new england
To enjoy these prime New England resorts in summer or fall, it’s best to book your stay early. Preferably in January or February.
Desserts
Easy Slow Cooker Indian Pudding
Easy Slow-Cooker Indian Pudding makes preparing and enjoying this classic New England dessert a snap with a recipe from Plimoth Plantation.
New England has a wide variety of ski resorts, but some mountains offer a distinctly unique experience to boot.
Rhode Island
Best of Newport, RI | Events for Every Season
For great food, culture, and community fun, mark your calendar for these can’t-miss annual Newport, RI, events.
Connecticut
Mystic, Connecticut | Could You Live Here?
Could you live in Mystic, Connecticut? The waters run deep in this lively seaport that celebrates maritime history and ocean beauty.
Rhode Island
Narragansett, Rhode Island | Could You Live Here?
Narragansett, Rhode Island, home to a mile long beach that is the local playground. Narragansett, Rhode Island Town Beach is the place to be.
Massachusetts
Great Barrington, Massachusetts | Could You Live Here?
Among its many virtues, the charming Berkshires town of Great Barrington, Massachusetts, is a hub of fine dining.
New Hampshire
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire | Could You Live Here?
The place where it all started: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire (population 6,269). This pretty lakeside town welcomes you to The Oldest Summer Resort in America.
Connecticut
Chester, Connecticut | Could You Live Here?
Chester is a compact Connecticut downtown that’s beautiful, friendly, and cosmopolitan, while hugging close its small-town New England character.
New England
Coming in March 2018
highlights /// Team for the Ages Meet the women of the most dominant college athletic program in the nation, which has galvanized the state of Connecticut for two decades. /// Two Voices, One Message Though hailing from different eras, Bill McKibben and George Perkins Marsh share a passion for their home state of Vermont—and for the welfare […]
Jenny Allen tells stories. Really funny stories. For years as a journalist, she told other people’s stories—people like Sam Shepard, Arthur Miller, Katie Couric, Sally Field, and Martha Stewart. Now she’s telling her own, whether it’s onstage, writing for The New Yorker, or in her new collection of personal essays, Would Everybody Please Stop? Allen […]