Summer vacations have always been a quiet affair for me. I live in southern New Hamsphire, in a rural community that endures six months of winter by envisioning the dazzling months of June, July, and August that always await us. There are other seasons to travel, but summer, for me, has been a chance to […]
Eric Aho gets around. Born and educated in Massachusetts, raised in New Hampshire, he lives in Vermont, summers in Maine, and currently has a solo exhibition in New Hampshire. Transcending Nature: Paintings by Eric Aho at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester NH (through September 9) features 30 paintings that display the range of […]
Whether you’re looking for waves to ride, long stretches of sand, or lots of family activities, one of these picks is sure to be the ideal getaway for you.
The salty scent of the sea mingling with the sweet perfume of beach roses wafted into my car as I followed Route 9 past Kennebunkport, Maine — which was just named one of the best beach towns in New England in the July/August issue of Yankee— to the small fishing village of Cape Porpoise. I […]
Where to Stay in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire: Lamie’s Inn. If you are looking for an escape from the chaos and bustle of Hampton Beach, you can’t do better than Lamie’s Inn, just up the road in Hampton proper. Built in 1740, this family-owned and operated inn features rooms decorated in authentic colonial style, but […]
There are no easy answers when “invasive” plants move into our forests, meadows, and backyards. Learn more about New England invasive plant species.
Few Olympic athletes achieve the kind of success that swimmer Jenny Thompson did. Born in Danvers, Massachusetts, and raised in Dover, New Hampshire, she became the most decorated female American Olympic athlete to date, with 12 medals, including eight golds, over the course of her long career. Today, Thompson has embarked on a new life […]
Under the guidance of a master Vermont craftsman, the naked table project inspires anyone to build a cherished piece of family furniture.
Among the country-fair staples of hog calling, log rolling, tractor pulling, and other rural feats, is the iron skillet toss — the unique art of hurling a frying pan. Each July the Lamoille County Field Days in East Johnson, Vermont, hosts a “Ladies’ Underhanded Skillet Toss,” wherein females in six age divisions, from “Peewees” (7 and […]
Border collies–athletic, agile, extremely intelligent dogs–have been the herding dog of choice for sheep owners for more than a century. Descended from a breed that originated along the border country between Scotland and England–called simply “The Border” in that part of the world–and trained to respond to voice and whistle commands, a single Border collie […]
Bear biologist Ben Kilham lives in two worlds: human and ursine. Learn more about “the man who watches bears” in New England.
When you think of New England, what image comes to mind first? We asked our readers to send us their most iconic photographs of the region, and we received quite a diverse response. Here are the judges’ comments on why these five photos were deemed the best of the best. Moonrise over Peacham, Vermont by […]
