We ask naturalist Tom Wessels …How do you see the forest for the trees? Tom Wessels believes that every landscape has a story to tell; we need only to “open our eyes and see it.” And for more than 30 years, he’s been helping people to do just that—teaching at Vermont’s Putney School and new […]
Each covered bridge in America holds the story of its community. When one falls, history vanishes. For 60 years the Gratons – father Milton and son Arnold – have kept covered bridges and their stories alive.
By late October, New England very much has a split personality. Southern New England is finally seeing the peak of their autumn color, and it’s been a long time coming. For weeks, residents of these areas have been teased by images of brilliant foliage from their neighbors to the north, in print, on the news, […]
On the untamed side of the Berkshires, back roads and byways take visitors deep into autumn beauty and unexpected discoveries.
After Columbus Day weekend, New England’s most popular tourism areas become relatively quiet places. The beaches have had their last warm days, boats have been pulled off the water, and the majority of campgrounds have closed. Small town life resumes, now that the largest influx of visitors has enjoyed our fine autumn colors. Locals know, […]
The word “tourmaline” comes from the Sinhalese tura mali, meaning “stone of mixed colors.” Shades of tourmaline cover the full spectrum and may be bicolored or multicolored. Tourmaline is Maine’s official state mineral. Of the many mineral varieties classified as tourmaline, “elbaite” is the rarest, often made into fine jewelry. Black tourmaline, or “schorl,” is […]
Have you ever wanted to know more about the New England landmarks that pepper the six-state region? Our area is filled with historic sites and manmade masterpieces, from the beautiful to the baffling. Here are a few of our favorites. Don’t ask why–there’s no accounting for taste. CONNECTICUT 1. Boothe Memorial Park & Museum in […]
Finally, the most anticipated weekend of autumn is upon us! Columbus Day consistently ranks among the biggest weekends annually for New England tourism, as it offers many three days away from work around the time much of the area is showing peak foliage. To enhance the draw, many agricultural fairs, Octoberfests and autumn festivals are […]
A collection of images celebrating the vibrant beauty of coastal Rye, Hampshire in fall from photographer Bob McGrath.
I live in New Hampshire, but I love to head over to the coast Maine every summer. More specifically, to Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport. It is our favorite place. And this particular beach has never changed in the 45 years I have been going there. My parents shared this special place with me and […]
Another week of absolutely perfect weather in New England to chronicle in this week’s foliage report! After the incessant rains of summer lasted into early September, most never would’ve imagined a stretch of weather like this to begin the autumn season. Warm, sunny days and cool nights bring out the best foliage colors, and we’ve […]
Welcome this edition of “Jud’s New England Journal,” the rather curious monthly musings of Judson Hale, the Editor-in-Chief of Yankee Magazine, published since 1935 in Dublin, New Hampshire. A Modest Proposal Might we consider changing the name of Columbus day? It seems to me that in recent years, Columbus Day has lost a little of […]
