The incredible story of Steven Callahan of Ellsworth, Maine, the only man in history to have survived more than a month alone and adrift in an inflatable life raft.
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swimming
At the same time more seagulls are showing up in coastal cities, their overall population is shrinking. What is going on with New England’s rascal bird?
Animals to tend, wood to cut, and outside the window, a fast-changing world.
If you’ve only got one day or two to spend in this hip Vermont city, you’ll want to make it count. Here are five of the very best things to do in Burlington, Vermont.
Joseph Zarzynski is convinced that “Champ,” the legendary Vermont Lake Champlain monster, is real. A Yankee Classic from June 1986.
Hit the water without getting soaked on these superbly scenic (and affordable) New England ferries. Then, try seeing lighthouses the way sailors do: from the water.
A New Hampshire original and a longtime Yankee favorite, Alyson’s Orchard is ripe for a new owner.
New Hampshire
Best of New Hampshire 2020 | Hall of Fame
Yankee editors pick the top dining, lodging, and attractions in New Hampshire in our first-ever Hall of Fame list.
Yankee editors pick the top dining, lodging, and attractions in Vermont in our first-ever Hall of Fame list.
When a renowned Maine chef opened a lakeside snack bar, her admirers followed. Get the scoop on Gloucester’s Bresca & the Honeybee, plus recipes for shrimp burgers, spicy mayo, blackberry chip ice cream, and more.
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The Shark Detective
Greg Skomal has been tailing great white sharks for more than a decade to unravel the many mysteries they raise—including how to deal with their growing numbers off Cape Cod.
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5 Questions with Author John Hodgman
Vacationland author and Weekends with Yankee guest weighs in on growing up, uncomfortable Maine beaches, and the indignities of middle age.