In 1986, a 20-year-old Maine man named Christopher Knight left behind his life and family and disappeared into the woods. He made his home in a secluded area of forest in the state’s central region and did not have a conversation with another human being for nearly three decades. Knight burglarized nearby cottages for supplies […]
Classic Article by Jeff Rapsis We’re just below the summit of South Peak on Moose Mountain, near Hanover, New Hampshire. It’s a 45-minute hike in from the nearest road. The morning sun glints off a misshapen scrap of metal sticking out from the ground. It’s a piece of twisted aluminum, half buried and partly melted. […]
Expert home advice from Historic New England, the largest heritage organization in the country.
Want to see Yankee ingenuity in action? Go behind the scenes on a factory tour. “Made in New England” pride thrives at factories that produce everything from frozen commodities to cuddly gifts guaranteed to melt hearts. As a piano or a naval destroyer takes shape before your eyes, you’ll realize anything built to last requires […]
Provincetown, Massachusetts For those who know Cape Cod well, spring is a wonderful time to visit. You get access to many of the summertime destinations, but without the crowds. That’s right: deserted beaches, whale watching, no lines at restaurants—even parking! This is especially true in Provincetown, MA. With more space to roam the main artery, […]
From the jagged shoreline of Maine to the verdant farmland of Vermont, these eight great New England jaunts give you the perfect excuse to plan the perfect summer road trip.
On one hand, there’s a simplicity to dining on Nantucket, the smaller but never the lesser of the Cape’s two sister islands. Unlike Martha’s Vineyard, which is divided into six towns, with restaurants scattered here and there, Nantucket is a single town unto itself (yes, there are eateries out by ’Sconset and in the mid-island […]
It’s impossible to oversell the importance of maple season to New Englanders, and not just the farmers who make (or subsidize) a living from their acres of sugarbush. Even for the rest of us, those initial trickles of amber syrup represent the first meaningful sign of spring. The sight of a sugar shack billowing clouds […]
When is reporting a travel story not something to brag about? When you don’t know where you’re going. Several years ago, Yankee’s Justin Shatwell wrote about one particular journey that went awry.
Planning a winter getaway to the Granite State? Our guide to New Hampshire ski resorts guarantees fun for the whole family all season long.
Learn how to make fish cakes, a New England Lenten classic made with firm white fish, mashed potatoes, and tangy tartar sauce. Just add lemon!
Just as we were wrapping up work on on our big chowder story for Yankee back in 2015, I learned that Maine cookbook author Brooke Dojny was publishing a new book called Chowderland: Hearty Soups & Stews with Sides & Salads to Match. I’m a longtime fan of Brooke’s work, especially her New England Clamshack Cookbook, […]
