A team endurance challenge like no other, Tough Mudder has been called “probably the toughest event on the planet,” putting participants through an experience that is equal parts torture and badge of honor. I am sure that anyone who has competed in or witnessed a Tough Mudder event, has wished: “Why didn’t I think of […]
winter
Whether you’re looking for waves to ride, long stretches of sand, or lots of family activities, one of our picks for the 25 best beach towns in New England is sure to be the ideal getaway for you.
Bees buzzing around your gardens and property are a good thing, and beekeeping has been gaining popularity in the New England states. Sure, it’s a hobby with sweet benefits, but it’s also a way to boost bee pollination, ensuring that the optimum amount of plants are reproducing and bearing fruit — none of which could […]
New Hampshire
Exploring Peterborough, New Hampshire
When my uncles visited from Texas last summer, they informed me they’d spent one entire lazy day just tripping around the shops, galleries, and restaurants in Peterborough, New Hampshire. That didn’t surprise me. What we’ve got here is quite special. The magazine Budget Travel placed Peterborough on their Top Ten Coolest Small Towns list in […]
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Best Bargains 2012
Yankee Magazine‘s 2012 picks for the best bargains in Massachusetts. BEST SECURITY TOUR Cape Cod Canal Visitors Center, Sandwich Free exhibits explain how, why, and when the canal was built, but the emphasis is on real-time cameras, radar, and sonar for safe navigation. There are lots of buttons to push, a patrol boat to tour, […]
Soups, Stews & Chowders
Lemony Asparagus-Dill Soup
Spring has been teasing us here in Boston the last few weeks and months. We had some early warm days only to be reminded that it was still winter. More recently, we’ve been having some nice sunny days interspersed with windy chilly days. After such a mild winter, I’m not complaining. This lemony asparagus soup […]
New England
2012 Winter Photo Contest Winner
Female Cardinal in a Snowstorm in Warren, RI by Butch Lombardi Judges Comments: The starkness of the white of the background drew us in by bringing the cardinal’s colors into focus as snow falls around it. Read on as Butch tells us how he got the shot: The shot came about through a series of […]
Gardens
Build a Cold Frame
Cold frames are excellent for starting new plants early in the season and extending the growing season into early winter. Essentially a modified miniature greenhouse, cold frames may be purchased at garden centers and home improvements stores for a few hundred dollars but are also easily constructed and relatively inexpensive to build. Now is a […]
Woodstock is such a favorite destination for Yankee staffers that when we decided to do an Explore New England piece on the town, things got a little competitive. But then it occurred to us: This is such a major New England vacation hub, why not send two staffers there and tackle it from different angles. […]
Today is the Vernal Equinox, and it actually looks like spring. Normally in this part of New England, everything is muddy and gross. In honor of that, early spring is referred to as mud season, also known as the fifth season. While other areas are enjoying the first signs of spring, we usually suffer through […]
Often referred to as the quintessential Vermont town by travel guides and magazines, Woodstock, Vermont, ups the aesthetic ante for historic charm. Stately old homes and buildings—Georgian Colonials, Federal-style, and Greek Revivals—circle the Green and are scattered throughout the village. With no ghastly power lines in Woodstock proper (they are all buried), it’s easy to […]
New England
2012 Winter Photo Contest Finalists
Despite the lack of traditional winter weather, our talented readers were able to capture some fantastic shots for our winter photo contest! After serious deliberation, our judges have narrowed it down to five images that stand out from the rest. Here are the judges’ comments on why these five photos caught their eyes and made […]