In northern New England there are really five seasons. Some would say Indian summer and January thaw, too, which add to the rhythm of most years, but they’re inconsistent and ethereal. Mud season, though, is real, its own thing. The roads around here have been posted with a six-ton limit for a few weeks now, […]
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In the foothills of the White Mountains, some 20 miles east of North Conway, New Hampshire, lies the remote village of Brownfield, Maine, the unlikely music center of New England. A terrible forest fire destroyed the town back in 1947; flames ravaged the school, the churches, the fine homes, the tall pines. Many families […]
Our weather in Dublin, New Hampshire, these past few weeks has been cold and snowy, interspersed with freezing rain and wind. As I look out my window now we are having a snow squall. In short, every day has been a day to enjoy the comfort of a hot bowl of soup. Unfortunately, not all […]
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Pairings Hint — March/April
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Pairings for March/April
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From Yankee Magazine October 1981 (Also, read about the Ira Allen House, Yankee‘s House for Sale this month.) Vermonters have always been proud of the fact that their state was an independent republic before it joined the United States. Ethan and Ira Allen are justly famed as the leaders who steered that independent course. But […]
I am from upstate New York. And not the upstate that is one to two hours from Manhattan. No, no. I grew up north of Albany, New York State’s capital, about 8 hours from Buffalo, NY and three hours from NYC. Of course, those who live north of Syracuse also refer to themselves as “upstaters” […]
Connecticut Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets Devour a day in a flash as you browse through the 70 upscale stores, including Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, Liz Claiborne, Barneys New York, and Brooks Brothers. You can pick up everything from designer fashions and sportswear to fine leather and luggage. Open Mon.-Sat. 10-9, Sun. 10-6. 20-A Killingworth […]
Whether we are drawn to oysters for their supposed powers as an aphrodisiac or for their salty, creamy sweetness, they are part and parcel to the New England experience and our love for our beautiful, if rugged, coastline. Oysters have been consumed as a foodstuff from prehistoric times, through the Greek and Roman empires, to […]
Jud’s New England Journal February 2008 Welcome to the February 2008 edition of Jud’s New England Journal, the rather curious monthly musings of Judson Hale, editor-in-chief of Yankee Magazine, published since 1935 in Dublin, New Hampshire. The Day I Learned About Salesmanship — and Deadbeats It happened quite a few years ago. But the lessons […]
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New Hampshire: Mountains at Every Turn
The most dramatic way to enter the White Mountains region is to follow I-93 and Route 3 north through Franconia Notch, then head east along Route 302 to Route 16. The 75-mile winding drive is one of sweeping views, turnoffs to logging roads and hiking trails, babbling brooks, waterfalls, and covered bridges. Just north of […]
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That Is Real Skiing
This new year might be off to a good start for two reasons: My ski blog is finally online (yay). It continues to dump. Get Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe Ah–snow. First day on the slopes for me was this past Sunday at Cannon Mountain in Franconia, New Hampshire — […]