“Weekends with Yankee” Episode 403: Walk on the Wild Side

In this episode of Weekends with Yankee, co-host Richard Wiese takes us on a tour of the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut, where he gets to be an animal trainer for a day. Up in Gray, Maine, we visit a sanctuary for injured and orphaned wildlife, including the majestic moose. On the New Hampshire seacoast, Amy Traverso hunts for invasive green crabs and then cooks her catch into a mouthwatering seafood stew with Chef Brendan Vesey of Botanica Restaurant in Portsmouth.

New Hampshire

Discover a New Way to Fight Invasive Species With Botanica Chef Brendan Vesey in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

In this segment, Amy is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to try a dish made using an invasive species, the green crab.

By Perrine Holmberg

Connecticut

Become a Trainer for a Day at the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut

In this segment, Richard is in Mystic, Connecticut, to become a trainer for the day at the Mystic Aquarium.

By Perrine Holmberg

Maine

Visit the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray, Maine

In this segment, we're in Gray, Maine, at the Maine Wildlife Park, which is especially famous for its resident moose.

By Perrine Holmberg

Today

Summer Seafood Stew

Try this hearty and delicious summer seafood stew recipe, inspired by a recent episode of Weekends with Yankee.

By Yankee Magazine

Moose-Spotting Advice | When & Where to Spot a Moose in New England

Inspired by a recent "Weekends with Yankee" segment, we're sharing our best New England moose-spotting tips.

By Yankee Magazine

Perfect Weekend in Mystic, Connecticut

With its many restaurants, independent shops, top-notch museums, and arts and culture festivals, the seaside town of Mystic, Connecticut, is a popular summer day trip and weekend destination.

By Yankee Magazine