A small woodshed stands attached to the north side of our house. Its floor is dirt, and because the shed is not tightly sealed, I often share it with several chipmunks who leave empty black walnut shells strewn around as if they are at a ballpark. One recent morning I saw what looked like an […]
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15 Prettiest Winter Villages in New England
Though beautiful year round, some towns become even more charming once the snow flies. Here we present the prettiest winter villages in New England.
Ice Bumper Cars Return to Providence, Rhode Island
Looking for a new way to have fun in Providence, Rhode Island, this winter? The city’s ice bumper cars are back.
Sweethearts conversation hearts (made by Necco in Massachusetts for nearly 150 years) have been a colorful Valentine’s Day candy favorite since 1866.
We scoured the region to find the best chowder in New England, from classic clam to creamy corn. Read on for the results (and recipes!).
A collection of interesting facts about the Blizzard of ’78, when over 40 inches of snow fell in New England’s hardest hit areas.
From nor’easters to Alberta clippers, New England is used to getting plenty of wintery weather visitors. Its worst snowstorms, though, are ones for the record books.
A collection of images by Cait Bourgault celebrating the fun and beauty of hiking in New Hampshire’s White Mountains in every season.
The Best 5 Winter Ocean Weekends in New England
See our picks for the best 5 winter ocean weekends in New England, and then hunker down to reflect and reset for the year ahead.
Here’s where to find a variety of things to do in New England in the winter, from snow tubing to horse-drawn sleigh rides, that are sure to satisfy every member of the family.
Yankee contributor and longtime Moody’s Diner patron Mike Urban salutes the popular Maine eatery, where fresh doughnuts, hot sandwiches, and to-die-for pie have made it a roadside favorite for nearly a century.
Best Cross-Country Skiing in New England
There are plenty of Nordic centers and trails throughout the region to enjoy one of New England’s favorite winter pastimes, cross-country skiing.