See more photos So many people I know are always awestruck whenever they visit the mansions of Newport, Rhode Island. However, as a native of Quincy, Massachusetts, home of the stately Georgian Adams homestead, it’s always a bit of a shock when I move into the Gilded Age. Still, I continue on my quest to […]
Reid State Park is a natural wonder unto itself, containing not only rocky tidepools, beaches, dunes, and salt marshes, but also a tidal lagoon. The first great thing about the lagoon in Reid State Park is that the waters there tend to be at least 10 to 15 degrees warmer than the numbing flow of […]
From Armenian and Italian to Polish and Portuguese, New England is home to a variety of cultural neighborhoods. POLISH, Broad Street, New Britain, CT Within just a few blocks, you can eat lunch, shop for groceries, buy a loaf of bread, consult a lawyer, get a haircut, and do your banking, all in Polish. A […]
If you’re planning to visit Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in early May, stop by historic Wahconah Park on Sunday, May 3, to catch the city’s celebration of the 150th anniversary of the first game of college baseball, between Amherst and Williams. On July 1, 1859, the two teams competed under “Massachusetts rules” — 12 to 14 players […]
For a taste of something new, visit these summer ethnic food festivals in New England. Call ahead or check Web sites for the latest information on schedules and possible admission fees. La Kermesse Franco-Americaine St. Louis Field, jct. West & Prospect Sts. Biddeford, ME 207-282-2894, 207-468-3921 www.lakermessefestival.com The largest Franco-American festival in New England highlights […]
Portsmouth is the artsy black sheep of New Hampshire. A tiny seaside enclave dotted with galleries and cafes, it doesn’t really fit the rugged alpine character of the rest of the Granite State. Both hip and historic, it’s an ideal getaway spot for anyone in search of a low-key weekend to indulge his or her […]
I am really glad my blog is about the outdoors and that the only sport I do where you have to pay-to-play is alpine skiing. Otherwise I would feel like a used car salesman year-round giving you tips on deals. Buy this now. These prices won’t last. In my case, I am only telling you […]
Providence’s unique identity is perhaps best experienced strolling along Benefit Street. Running along a ridge looking down on the capitol, it’s one of the oldest streets in Providence. The Rhode Island Historical Society offers tours throughout the summer that explore some of the historic buildings dotting the hill, such as the John Brown House and […]
Summer sojourners looking to enjoy Lake Champlain often head for Milton, Vermont’s Sandbar State Park, with its broad beach, safe shallow waters, and convenient location, just a few miles up Route 7 from Burlington. But the more curious among them often wonder just what lies at the other end of that long causeway that swings […]
Last Friday evening was a fine one with a hint of warmth and the sun sinking into a good pink sky. I was on my way to a party at a friend’s house on one of our more remote dirt roads, also known at this time of year as mud roads. She lives way off […]
TRAILS TO HIKE With more than 130 miles of trails, at least 25 recreation areas, and countless campgrounds, this valley’s the ultimate in green. Bigelow Hollow State Park, Union Bigger is better–9,600 acres (combined with Nipmuck State Forest) of scuba diving, fishing, hiking, and biking. Epic mountain laurel in June. 860-684-3430; ct.gov/dep/site/default.asp James l. Goodwin […]
Writer Edie Clark traveled the New England section of the US/Canadian border for an article in the March/April 2009 Yankee and shared these photos of the trip. What was once the “friendliest border” has become deadly serious, she notes. Read her story: United States/Canadian Border See also YANKEE CLASSIC January 1984: US/Canadian Border Crossings
