Not ready to say goodbye to summer? Here are ten terrific things to do in New England before the season winds down.
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Food Editor Amy Traverso undertakes an epic road trip up the Maine coast to sample nearly two dozen rolls and crown a lobster roll champion.
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The Education of Raj Bhakta
“Here, take some firewood,” says Raj Bhakta as he offers me a chunk of maple. I tell him, thanks, no, I’ve got plenty at home. He stares at me for an incredulous moment, then says, “No, take it” (the stupid is silent). “We’re going to the top of the hill.” So I grab the log […]
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Twilight in Dinosaur Land
“It’s funny. When your parents die, you have all these one-time things you have to do.” Kornell Nash reclines in a weathered chair in his cramped office. A space heater in the corner keeps the late spring chill at bay. Beside the 15-year-old computer on his desk, a handful of fossils lie in an awkward […]
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The Great Lobster Roll Adventure
Where’s the best place to get a lobster roll in New England? How do we rank our favorite lobster rolls? Follow along on our Great Lobster Roll Adventure.
Deep inside, many of us harbor a secret vision of coastal Maine. A place where waterways drift off toward the horizon, edged with pointed firs, and bulging rocks drape down toward the sea. Where wind, water, and weather collude to create a setting that lives between drama and dream. That vision stares out from the […]
There’s a garden overlooking the rolling hills of Litchfield County, Connecticut, that is literally scrumptious.
Ranging from the mountains to the sea, these New England summer road trips inspired by “Weekends with Yankee” will help make your summer special.
A collection of images celebrating the beauty of small-town life in Westford, MA, by photographer Barbara Peacock.
The bustling little city of Brattleboro, Vermont, attracts visitors year-round with its thriving arts scene and family-friendly events. Plan your next visit with the help of our Brattleboro, VT, hotels & inns guide.
Depending on your passion—be it art, adventure, seafood, or simply catching some rays—there’s a locale on the New England coast that caters to your interest.
This story, written by E.B. White’s Brooklin, Maine, neighbor Roy Barrette, first appeared in the February 1986 issue of Yankee.