Travel

2014 “My New England” Photo Contest Winners | Slide Show of Images

We’re happy to share the 2013 “My New England” Photo Contest winners and honorable mentions in the following slideshow.  The theme for our second annual photo contest was “My New England”, a broad topic that  encompasses everything from landscape, portraits, and even details.  How you see New England through your lens is open to interpretation, and […]

How To

Terrarium Buildings | Vermont in Miniature

In “New England Under Glass,” Tovah Martin took everything we love about the New England landscape and captured it in a series of lovely terrariums. While searching for terrarium accessories, we came across the work of Dave Camber of Creative Laser Design in Lyndonville, Vermont. Dave is an engineer, but his passion is model trains; […]

Travel

Best Cross Country Ski Trails in New England

When Vermont author David Goodman isn’t writing, he’s skiing or, even better, writing about skiing. His newest book is Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast: 50 Classic Ski Tours in New England and New York (Appalachian Mountain Club Books; backcountryskiing.info). We asked him to choose the best cross country ski trails in New England, and […]

History

Best Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in New England

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it’s time to plan something special! Whether you make a day of it, head out at night, or spend it curled up on the couch, we’ve got plenty of ideas for what to do for Valentine’s Day in New England. FEAST YOUR EYES What could be better than gazing […]

Magazine

The Best 5 Free Boston Attractions

Boston is a pricey place. But walking around and exploring doesn’t cost a penny, and neither do these 5 best free Boston attractions.

How To

Connecticut Tornado of 1989

Yankee Classic: July 1990 The dogs knew first. Ivan and Merle, Charles and Mable Besozzi’s two big, black English retrievers, had been restless all the day of July 10, 1989. “The dogs never settled down,” Mrs. Besozzi said, “and they’re very gentle and very smart. They sensed something.” By late afternoon Ivan and Merle were […]

New Hampshire

Moonlit Barn

While spending the night in Thornton, New Hampshire hoping to catch the Aurora Borealis, a friend showed me this old barn which I felt perfectly captured the feeling of New England winter. The fresh snow reflecting the moonlight, old barn, and wreath made a beautiful scene.

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