Yankee Magazine

June 2016 (plus)

Feature Spotlight

Strawberries | In Season

June is the heart of strawberry season, so celebrate it now before the coming waves of blueberries, peaches, and apples turn our heads.

A lighthouse stands on a rocky shoreline with calm ocean waves and a clear sky at sunset. Trees surround the lighthouse.

Perfect Weekend in Mount Desert Island, Maine

Mount Desert Island is like a New England All Star team: Mountains and coastline, woodlands and lakes compactly converge on this 108-sq-mile destination.

A bustling street scene with people walking, an American flag hanging, and shops lined on both sides of the road.

New England is blessed with hundreds of miles of coastline and many towns that touch the sea. Whether you’re looking for waves to ride, long sandy stretches, or lots of family activities, there’s a beach town for you on our list.