History

Swamp Yankees | What’s in a Name?

There are a number of theories as to the origin of the term “Swamp Yankees.” However, the correct one may be based on an amusing incident which occurred in Thompson, Connecticut, during the summer of 1776…

New England

The Best 5 Indoor Adventures

Battling a rainy or snowy day? Bad weather is no object for these all-weather activities. Get our picks for the 5 best New England indoor destinations.

Living

Dear Yankee | February 2018

Like my friend and fellow writer Rowan Jacobsen, I got the bug a few years ago, and Lake Morey [“‘Wild Skating’ on Lake Morey,” January 2018] can be a magical place when the whole lake is open, and also when there’s just a wide ribbon of black. If you’re an old hockey player or ski-skater, […]

Travel

Winter Harbor, Maine | Could You Live Here?

On the edge of the quiet side of Acadia National Park sits Winter Harbor — a fishing village with perhaps the best ocean-view housing deals in New England.

Magazine

WEEKENDS WITH YANKEE SEASON 2 PREMIERES THIS APRIL FEATURING MORE OF NEW ENGLAND’S HIDDEN GEMS, UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS & REGIONAL CUISINE

Travel And Lifestyle Public Television Series From WGBH And Yankee Magazine Airs Nationwide BOSTON, MA (January 29, 2018) – This April, the popular travel and lifestyle national public television series Weekends with Yankee returns for a second season to explore more of the hidden gems, spectacular landscapes, fun adventures and delectable tastes of New England. […]

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