Welcome to the May 2016 edition of Jud’s New England Journal, the rather curious monthly musings of Judson Hale, the Editor-in-Chief of Yankee Magazine, published in Dublin, New Hampshire since 1935. Here in New England, a favorite sign of spring is the sound of peepers (little frogs), pronounced “peepehs” even by those who usually pronounce […]
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Rhode Island
South County, Rhode Island – When You Go
Within earshot of the surf along Narragansett Town Beach sits a burnished little gem of a museum that dunks you into the lives of the farmers and fishermen of a coastal Rhode Island community.
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Beaches of South County, Rhode Island
Whether you seek isolation or bustle, waves or calm ripples, there’s a beach—and a beach town—for everyone in South County, Rhode Island.
Durgin–Park’s Indian pudding is a winning version of a classic New England comfort food that satisfies both appetite and tradition.
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Best Spring Flower Festivals in New England
Nothing says spring like the first blossoms of the season. The bright colors which sprout from every tree limb and patch of dirt are the incentive we New Englanders need to shake off the chill of winter and get into the swing of spring. Whether its April’s daffodils or May’s lilacs, there’s no better way […]
House care answers from the largest heritage organization in the country. What is the best way to clean unpainted interior woodwork? -Susan L., Burlington, VT Unpainted interior woodwork can be cleaned by using a slightly damp, lint-free cloth (cloth diapers work well) with a mild solution of soap and water. (Murphy’s Oil soap is recommended.) […]
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New England National Parks and Sites
The National Park Service, which celebrated 100 years in 2016, attracts millions of visitors each year in New England alone. Here’s a sampling of don’t-miss New England national parks and sites.
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The Crazy Orchid Lady
A visit to New England’s most unlikely garden Shelburne Falls, like many of Massachusetts’ hill towns, has a starkness about it in early spring. The surrounding hills may still carry a dusting of snow, the trees have yet to leaf out, and the town’s famed Bridge of Flowers lies dormant. But this artsy former mill […]
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The Newport Tower | Local Treasure
The origins of the 17th century stone Newport Tower remain an enduring Rhode Island mystery. In a sunny neighborhood park just off Bellevue Avenue, a mere 10-minute stroll from beautiful Newport Harbor, sits one of Rhode Island’s enduring mysteries. These days, it’s most often known as the Newport Tower. Some time ago it was called […]
Welcome to New England’s culinary capital. In search of the best Portland restaurants? Here’s where to eat in Portland, Maine.
Late in the afternoon on June 29, 2000, I joined a club that’s not as exclusive as you might think. Here’s why you should always brake for moose.
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Travel Like An Expert | Best Guided Day Trips
Authenticity is the buzzword in travel, the chance to live and feel like a local. There are many day trips in New England where you can do just that.