After Columbus Day weekend, New England’s most popular tourism areas become relatively quiet places. The beaches have had their last warm days, boats have been pulled off the water, and the majority of campgrounds have closed. Small town life resumes, now that the largest influx of visitors has enjoyed our fine autumn colors. Locals know, […]
trees
Finally, the most anticipated weekend of autumn is upon us! Columbus Day consistently ranks among the biggest weekends annually for New England tourism, as it offers many three days away from work around the time much of the area is showing peak foliage. To enhance the draw, many agricultural fairs, Octoberfests and autumn festivals are […]
Okay, all you trivia enthusiasts: What’s Hadley, Massachusetts, known for throughout the United States and Europe and even by the queen of England? Yes—asparagus. For some 50 years (1930 through the 1970s), Hadley was called “the Asparagus Capital of the World,” shipping what locals referred to as “Hadley grass” to the British royal family every […]
History
Leaf Peepers | Infographic
Every fall, New England experiences an explosion of variety and color. We’re not talking about the trees; we’re talking about the people who come to look at them. For the uninitiated, here’s a basic introduction to leaf peepers. Illustration by Mark Brewer Visit YankeeFoliage.com for weekly foliage reports, suggested drives, and interactive foliage maps!
Every competitor at the Head of the Charles Rowing Regatta comes with a story. But none is quite like the story of the 1980 American women Olympians, whose chance to make history ended forever when the Olympic Games were boycotted in Moscow.
The trees in the area next to my yard have been overrun by vines, and the ground is covered with evergreen undergrowth. The vines still have some orange berries from fall; the lower plants were topped with white flowerheads last spring. What can I do to save my woods? J.F., Worcester, MA Invasive plant species […]
Ever since I laid eyes on an actual pumpkin coach (a miniature version of course) I have wanted to create one for myself. There are numerous possibilities for creating coaches and vehicles with pumpkins and gourds that I may have to make this a yearly tradition so I can experiment with different themes and characters. I will tell […]
Perfect — it’s the only way to describe the weather for the past two weeks, especially for producing great foliage colors! The nights have been clear and cool, and the days mild and bright. Sunshine has been abundant, and rainfall limited. In fact, the only rain we’ve seen has been alongside cold fronts that reinforce […]
It’s been a bit rocky on the approach, but it seems that autumn’s official arrival this week will offer optimal conditions to kick-start the colors. Last week at this time, temperatures climbed into the 90’s across most of New England, rewriting records and stalling any progression that the trees were making towards changing colors. Fortunately […]
New England
Fall Picnic | Where to Go for a Foliage View
Want to plan the perfect fall picnic? We’ll tell you where to buy the basket, fill it, and find the best views before and after your picnic. Also, see the willow basket from Simon Pearce that Yankee says is a “season must-have.” Best Fall Picnic Locations Picnic in Litchfield, CT Watch Tina Puckett weave bittersweet, […]
For chef Matt Jennings, Providence, Rhode Island, isn’t just home to his restaurant, Farmstead; it’s the best food community in the country. Join him as he toasts the growers and producers behind his success.
Maine
autumn on the footbridge
It was a clear, sunny Autumn day in Ogunquit,Maine and while standing on the Footbridge, I was able to capture the wide channel at high tide. The colors of autumn reflected on the water from the colorful trees and golden marsh in the distance.