New England is an ideal place to chase waterfalls (there are more than 100 in New Hampshire alone). Each time a river or stream takes a tumble as it races across this geologically diverse region, it drums its own calming white noise and makes a visual splash. At their most vigorous in the spring, when […]
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Where have northern New England’s moose gone? In the late 1990s, they numbered around 7,500 in New Hampshire; now that state’s population is estimated at 3,500. In Vermont, a high of 5,000 just over a decade ago has fallen by nearly two-thirds to the current estimate, 1,750.
The ProphetGeorge Perkins Marsh by Leath Tonino You know Henry David Thoreau and you know John Muir and you know Teddy Roosevelt. You probably have heard of Aldo Leopold (A Sand County Almanac), Rachel Carson (Silent Spring), and Edward Abbey (Desert Solitaire). These are the famous nature lovers of American history, the writer-thinker-preachers we credit […]
New England was built upon the coast. Its fate will depend upon how well we adapt to a future that can no longer be ignored. How rising seas are changing the New England coastline.
Yankee’s favorite spring events for 2018, including fairs, festivals, spring garden shows, maple sugaring events, and more.
Best 5 Indoor Garden Escapes
Sheltered and lush, these New England indoor gardens will banish the last of your winter blahs.
Pickled rhubarb and farro salad makes the most of an early spring craving in this new column from contributing editor Krissy O’Shea.
Celebrating the magic of December in New England at a festive dinner at the Inn at Hastings Park with some of our favorite artisans and makers.
Best Alpine Trails in New England
A comprehensive list of some of our favorite alpine trails in New England, from beginner greens to expert double black-diamonds.
Another Year of Mercy | Mary’s Farm
At times, starlight can illuminate what is truly important.
New England has a wide variety of ski resorts, but some mountains offer a distinctly unique experience to boot.
Best of Newport, RI | Events for Every Season
For great food, culture, and community fun, mark your calendar for these can’t-miss annual Newport, RI, events.