Labor Day weekend marks the symbolic ending of the summer season in New England. Officially, autumn won’t arrive until September 23rd this year, but the line of boats and RV’s traveling south out of the lakes and mountains of northern New England on Monday indicates the true transition in mindset has already begun. With summer’s […]
A video tour of Mary’s Farm, the Harrisville, New Hampshire, home that Edie Clark immortalized in the pages of Yankee.
Our editor-in-chief recalls his first morning working for Yankee Magazine’s founder. During every Fourth of July, my mind turns to Robb Sagendorph, founder of Yankee Magazine, who died 45 years ago, on July 4, 1970, but whose presence I still feel within the pages of every issue, including this one. He was my first boss […]
Between the mud of March and the showers of April, how do I keep wood floors clean and shiny? — J.K., Rutland, VT Floors are like health care — prevention is key. First, you need to decrease the amount of dirt and moisture that are tracked in. Put mats (the bristle type collects the most […]
Did New England invent leaf peeping as a destination? Perhaps. Here’s a look at our favorite foliage season musts — our “7 Wonders of Fall.”
A collection of images, from loons to eagles, celebrating the beauty of New England wildlife from photographer Judy Lombardi.
Studded with raisins and walnuts, this hearty zucchini quick bread is the perfect sweet way to use up that summer garden surplus.
There’s Just Something About Maine… But which Maine do you mean?
Yankee Magazine picks the best scenic hikes in the White Mountains with the help of outdoor adventurer, hiker, and cyclist Marty Basch, author of The White Mountain Ride Guide: A Backroad and Trailside Companion (Top of the World Communications, 1998). For more on his travels, read “One Tank Away,” online at: martybasch.com Mount Eisenhower There’s […]
Photographer Kindra Clineff lives in Topsfield, Massachusetts, but has roots in New Hampshire and Vermont. The Upper Valley is an area she knows well, and she spent much of last summer exploring the picturesque towns along the Connecticut River. She captured perspectives on land, on water, and even conquered her fear of heights capturing photos […]
Think you’ve missed peak foliage? Think again. Fall color unfolds across New England for weeks, making it easier than you might expect to catch spectacular scenery. Here’s why you shouldn’t stress about perfect timing.
How do you go about choosing the twenty-five best beach towns in New England? It wasn’t easy, but we can guarantee that regardless of your personal criteria, there’s a beach town for you on our list.
