New England

Dear Yankee | July 2018

Below the Surface In “The Many Worlds of Winnipesaukee” [May/June], the photo of the vintage speedboat gets a 10. The text, however, ignores the Great Spirit weeping in despair. Winnipesaukee and its shoreline are victims of avarice, bloated egos, ostentation, and ignorance…. Sounds of songbirds and the slap of a fish jumping are lost in […]

Massachusetts

Stage a Playful Escape in the Berkshires

Sponsored by Hotel on North You don’t need to be an escape artist to stage a dramatic break from your overscheduled, constantly scrambling, always-connected existence. This summer, when it seems like the sands of time are disappearing too fast, the Berkshires’ newest boutique hotel will help you turn the hourglass on its side for a […]

History

OK, So Who Was the First to Fry a Clam? | Jud’s New England Journal

Okay, So Who Was the First to Fry a Clam? I feel pretty certain as to who was the first to EAT a clam. But as to frying one, well, there seems to be a difference of opinion… We can be proud of those among our New England ancestors who first ate or first cooked […]

Massachusetts

A Perfect Weekend in Boston and Cambridge

Founded in 1630 on opposite sides of the Charles River, Boston and Cambridge have had a long time to polish their appeal. The results — from the blocks of genteel brownstones to the world-class museums to the thriving culinary scene — can feel quite refined. But this urban hub is also very accessible, with lots […]

Vermont

Scenes from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies

Since 2007, the Vermont Center for Ecostudies has been a force for research and conservation for wildlife across the Americas — as well as right in its own backyard.

Connecticut

Best of Connecticut | 2018 Editors’ Choice Awards

Planning a Connecticut vacation, day trip, or getaway? From dining and lodging to attractions that are well worth the drive, here are nearly 30 of our editors’ picks for the best of Connecticut.

Massachusetts

Best of Boston & Cambridge | 2018 Editors’ Choice Awards

Planning a Boston vacation, day trip, or getaway? From dining and lodging to attractions that are well worth the drive, here are nearly 20 of our editors’ picks for the best of Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Maine

The Preserve

For a group of Down East neighbors, the goal was simple: to buy wild shoreland to protect it from developers. They could not guess what bigger changes their good intentions would bring.

New Hampshire

The Many Worlds of Winnipesaukee

New England’s most popular summer lake holds something for everyone: the tourist, the nature lover, the seeker of seclusion.

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