Gardens

Foraging for Beach Plums

For chef Jason Bond, foraging for beach plums is just another day at the beach…

Rhode Island

5. Old Harbor, Block Island | Best Attractions, Dining, and Lodging

Here are Yankee Magazine‘s picks for the best places to stay, eat, and see for Old Harbor, Rhode Island, ranked #5 Beach Town in New England. Where to Stay in Old Harbor, Block Island: The Sea Breeze A short walk from Old Harbor, this sun-bleached shingled inn with private cottages overlooks wildflower meadows, perennial gardens, […]

Rhode Island

4. Newport, Rhode Island | Best Attractions, Dining, and Lodging

Here are Yankee Magazine‘s picks for the best places to stay, eat, and see for Newport, Rhode Island, ranked #4 Beach Town in New England. Where to Stay in Newport, Rhode Island: Rose Island Lighthouse For a charitable donation that’s far less than a beach-house rental, you can be the lighthouse keeper for a week. […]

New England

2012 New England Icon Photo Contest Finalists

When you think of New England, what image comes to mind first? We asked our readers to send us their most iconic photographs of the region, and we received quite a diverse response. Here are the judges’ comments on why these five photos were deemed the best of the best. Moonrise over Peacham, Vermont by […]

New England

12 Best Lobster Shacks in New England

Summer in New England isn’t complete without a proper lobster-shack experience. For inspiration, here are the 12 best lobster shacks we’ve found.

New England

12 Best Lobster Shacks in New England

Summer in New England isn’t complete without a proper lobster-shack experience. For inspiration, here are the 12 best lobster shacks we’ve found.

Gardens

Bee Pollination | The Benefits of Luring and Housing Bees

Bees buzzing around your gardens and property are a good thing, and beekeeping has been gaining popularity in the New England states. Sure, it’s a hobby with sweet benefits, but it’s also a way to boost bee pollination, ensuring that the optimum amount of plants are reproducing and bearing fruit — none of which could […]

Rhode Island

Walking Tour of Providence, Rhode Island

On a walking tour of Providence, Rhode Island, you’ll encounter famous museums, historic homes, an Ivy League campus, and possibly even ghosts.

Rhode Island

Best of Rhode Island 2012

Photo Credit: Rick Koconis Yankee‘s Editors’ Choices for the best food, lodging, and activities in Rhode Island for 2012 are here. Don’t miss the Best Bargains and Local Secrets, too!

Magazine

Mildred Burrage Goes to France

   The contemporary Maine art scene was largely created by groups of artists who got together following World War II to create such institutions as the Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture (1946) and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts (1950) and to form cooperative galleries such as the Barn Gallery (1958) in Ogunquit, Maine Coast […]

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