Did you know that 20% of Bostonians claim Irish heritage? Learn more tidbits and trivia about two of New England’s favorite St. Patrick’s Day parades.
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Best Hidden Places in New England
Dreaming of getting away? Think new, get off the beaten path, and visit these six hidden New England towns for a relaxed, laid-back escape.
While much of the world frets about what to do about energy resources and climate change, three New England communities are showing that resourcefulness and ingenuity can still make a difference. Second in a two-part series about New England energy. Read Part 1: New England Energy | Power Struggles The Milford Town Hall fills up almost an hour before the meeting. […]
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Things to Do in New England | March & April 2016
Looking for fun things to do in New England? Here’s a handy guide to our picks for the top spring events (one per state) for March and April, 2016. Massachusetts Patriots’ Day Reenactments | April 16–18, 2016 Where better to commemorate Patriots’ Day, which marks the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the start of the American […]
Here’s the dilemma: New England needs energy, but every proposed solution comes with risk, potential environmental damage, and public anger. First in a two-part series about New England energy.
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9 New England Inspired Warm Weather Getaways
Escape the ice and snow at one of these New England inspired warm weather getaways.
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Best Winter Festivals in New England
Make the most of the season at the best winter festivals in New England. By and large, New Englanders can be divided into two groups: those who dread the onset of winter, and those who are excited by it. It is a matter of regional tradition that no matter which camp you’re in, you think […]
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10 Best Winter Towns in New England
Looking for the best winter towns in New England? These 10 destination towns prove warmth is where you find it, both outside and indoors.
New Englanders take a variety of approaches to snow removal. Here we present Yankee’s guide to snow shoveling, mainly so that we don’t have to go out and do it ourselves.
Does your property belong on the National Register of Historic Places? Since 1966, when it was created under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Register of Historic Places has been identifying America’s historic resources and listing those most worthy of preservation. That list now includes more than 90,000 properties. Inclusion signifies […]
As idiosyncratic and surprising as the state it represents, Montpelier,Vermont, is the smallest capital in the nation, and proud of it.
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Portsmouth, NH: A Timeless Christmas
Christmases past and present blend seamlessly in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Walking along the brick sidewalks recently dusted with snow, it’s easy to picture the streets filled with horse-drawn buggies and carolers carrying lanterns.I love to walk along the Piscataqua River, past tugboats strung with Christmas lights. Prescott Park features views of the rushing river […]