Willow, an American Milking Devon at Manysummers Farm in Cornish, New Hampshire, has yellow honeysuckle flowers scattered across her broad, burgundy colored back, a consequence of grazing the lush grass beneath the blossoming shrub. As she considers at the visitors who’ve entered her pasture, half -munched grass dangles from her muzzle. She blinks, then lets […]
rhode island
View a sampling of sites along New England’s “Maritime Trail,” covering 400 years of seafaring history.
Rhode Island
Wickford, Rhode Island | Could You Live Here?
Water is at the heart of Wickford, Rhode Island, where you’ll shop to the tune of gulls, take your morning coffee within sight of swans, and find the harbor a constant companion.
Welcome to New England, home of culinary creativity … and more than a few oddities.
New England
The Best Beach in Each New England State
Longnook Beach, Truro, Massachusetts I like to arrive at Longnook in the early morning, while the fog still casts a hazy glaze over the water. Joined by surfers and dog walkers, I stroll down the sandy path to the soft, white beach. Then I glance back at the towering tan and red dunes, realizing instantly […]
Rhode Island
In the Spotlight | Elizabeth Duvivier
Elizabeth Duvivier never leaves the house without a camera. Her snapshots bring focus to the beauty of her daily life. As founder & director of Squam Art Workshops – a wildly popular creative community – she connects with people all over the world including places as far away as Kenya, New Zealand, Malaysia, Dubai and […]
The Ocean State has plenty to offer in the Great Outdoors. Read our picks for the best outdoor attractions in Rhode Island for 2014. BEST BIKE TOURS: CYCLE BLACKSTONE LEISURELY BIKE TOURS, Pawtucket & Lincoln Pedal your way through the natural, cultural, and historical treasures of the Blackstone Valley. Led by Bob Billington, head of […]
Massachusetts
Coastal Massachusetts | Slide Show of Photographs
With a shoreline that swoops from the eastern edges of Rhode Island to the tip of the New Hampshire’s southern border, there’s a lot of beauty to explore in coastal Massachusetts. View a sampling of coastal scenes in this slide show of images submitted by our talented readers. [slideshow post_id=”162695, 152723, 162779, 139479, 126237, 136477, […]
New Hampshire
Squam Art Workshops
I have always been fascinated with words: how they form, develop, and change over time. Although I have never pursued any kind of formal training in etymology, I think it’s fair to say I’m a rather passionate dilettante. You can appreciate then my keen interest as I watch the word ‘squam’ evolve and expand in […]
Rhode Island
The Perfect Block Island, RI, Day Trip
Our perfect Block Island daytrip starts with a bike rental and lighthouse views, and ends with sunset cocktails. But that’s not all…read on to learn our picks for the perfect summer day on Block Island, Rhode Island.
There’s a lot to see in do in the Ocean State, but some activities really stand the test of time. Read our picks for the best classic attractions in Rhode Island. BEST ISLAND LIGHT: SOUTHEAST LIGHTHOUSE, Block Island Built in 1874 to thwart shipwrecks, today the iconic red-brick Southeast Light is a beacon attracting visitors from […]
A few weeks ago, I wrote about Imogene Wolcott, Yankee’s first food editor, and her list of the “20 Most New Englandy Dishes.” Many readers wrote in to share their thoughts about what was worthy or missing on her list, and we loved reading their comments. Well, now I have another Imogene list for […]