Dreaming of getting away? Think new, get off the beaten path, and visit these six New England secret spots for a relaxed, laid-back escape.
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In Newbury, Massachusetts, slate artist Michael Updike etches stories into stone.
In Vermont’s Mad River Valley, maple producers are embracing innovation to preserve an age-old tradition. Learn more, plus recipes.
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5 Best New England Maple Experiences
Looking for a few new ways to love maple beyond the pancake breakfast? Add these New England maple experiences to your “sap bucket” list.
Five years before Ben & Jerry’s there was Steve’s Ice Cream in Somerville, Massachusetts.
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Life in the Kingdom | Pure Vermont
If you want to see an unfiltered slice of rural Vermont, hang out a while at The Chainsawr, chainsaw store and repair shop.
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Sap Buckets | Up Close
Nearly two million gallons of maple syrup were produced in New England in 2015. Collecting enough sap (at 2% sugar content) to produce that much syrup would require more than 16,700,000 five-gallon sap buckets. One Native American legend claims that the first sap bucket was never intended as such. The story goes that a Native […]
A deadly insect threatens New England’s ash trees and a centuries-old Native American tradition—the weaving of beautiful ash baskets.
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Best Hidden Places in New England
Dreaming of getting away? Think new, get off the beaten path, and visit these six hidden New England towns for a relaxed, laid-back escape.
While much of the world frets about what to do about energy resources and climate change, three New England communities are showing that resourcefulness and ingenuity can still make a difference. Second in a two-part series about New England energy. Read Part 1: New England Energy | Power Struggles The Milford Town Hall fills up almost an hour before the meeting. […]
A collection of archival shots and contemporary photos from Mark Fleming capturing a 1930s-inspired winter road trip throughout New England.
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Favorite Spots for Italian Food in New England
Wondering where to find some of the best Italian food in New England? Whether it’s pizza, pasta, or cannoli – we’ve got some “inspiration Italiana” for you!