Welcome to the May 2016 edition of Jud’s New England Journal, the rather curious monthly musings of Judson Hale, the Editor-in-Chief of Yankee Magazine, published in Dublin, New Hampshire since 1935. Here in New England, a favorite sign of spring is the sound of peepers (little frogs), pronounced “peepehs” even by those who usually pronounce […]
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Late in the afternoon on June 29, 2000, I joined a club that’s not as exclusive as you might think. Here’s why you should always brake for moose.
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Travel Like An Expert | Best Guided Day Trips
Authenticity is the buzzword in travel, the chance to live and feel like a local. There are many day trips in New England where you can do just that.
We asked our fellow pet owners to share shots of their furry and feathered friends and boy did they deliver. Big dogs. Little dogs. Fluttering Finches. Quacking ducks. Even a bunny. Below are ten of our favorites. JUNE INSTAGRAM CHALLENGE Spring has sprung and we want to see your best shots of the season. Use […]
Was New England-born Samuel Wilson the real Uncle Sam? Find out more about the man (and meat inspector) behind an American legend.
What would you do if you came across a stuck skunk trapped in a glass bottle? Bob Connors did, and he’s here to tell the tale.
Do you know where the first chocolate chip cookie was invented? Learn the history of Toll House Cookies, America’s favorite cookie.
A collection of archival shots and contemporary photos from Mark Fleming capturing a 1930s-inspired winter road trip throughout New England.
It’s best not to call the moderator at Town Meeting a liar, and there are a few other “don’ts” we’d suggest, too…
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“My New England” Photo Contest Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. 1. HOW TO ENTER: Please submit your photograph(s), maximum submission is 5 photographs, that best define New England. Photographs will be judged based on creativity, composition and the ability to capture a strong sense of place. Previously published or awarded photographs are not […]
Enter the 2016 “My New England” Photo Contest by November 1 for a chance to win cash prizes and be published in Yankee Magazine!
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9 New England Inspired Warm Weather Getaways
Escape the ice and snow at one of these New England inspired warm weather getaways.