The series visits Wiggly Bridge Distillery a father and son team in York, ME, where small batch spirits are distilled in handmade copper stills.
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Adventure – Kennebec Valley + Midcoast and Islands
On this episode of Weekends with Yankee, cohost Richard Wiese experiences the thrill of the Kennebec River, New England’s top whitewater rafting destination.
Digital Exclusive: An Escape to Jackson New Hampshire
Weekends with Yankee co-host Richard Wiese visits beautiful Jackson, New Hampshire where he escapes the crowds and takes to the pristine trails of northern New England for an adventure on cross-country skis. This video was created in partnership with the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development, a proud sponsor of Weekends with Yankee, […]
Digital Exclusive: A Trip to the Lakes Region and the Castle in the Clouds
Weekends with Yankee hikes into the Ossipee Mountains to discover Castle in the Clouds, a hidden gem nestled high above New Hampshire’s famed Lakes Region. The Castle in the Clouds offers recreational diversity, making it a pretty special place in all seasons. This video was created in partnership with the New Hampshire Division of Travel […]
Digital Exclusive: A Visit to MacDowell Colony in Peterborough, NH
Weekends with Yankee co-host Richard Wiese visits the MacDowell Colony, an artists’ colony in Peterborough, New Hampshire, where they foster the arts. The Colony has hosted such legends as composers Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein and Our Town playwright Thornton Wilder. This video was created in partnership with the New Hampshire Division of Travel and […]
White-Water Rafting in Maine | Adventure Guide
For a season 3 episode of Weekends with Yankee, we experienced the thrill of Maine’s Kennebec River, New England’s top whitewater rafting destination. Here’s a longer list of places where you can enjoy a Maine white-water rafting adventure.
David Leite’s Cataplana (Portuguese Clams and Sausage)
Sweet Fluff Recipes
These sweet Fluff recipes make excellent use of a beloved New England-made ingredient.
The Man Who Watches Bears | Ben Kilham
Bear biologist Ben Kilham lives in two worlds: human and ursine.
New England Sheep and Wool Festivals
It’s a wooly springtime celebration at these New England sheep and wool festivals.
Mary Ann Esposito’s Erbazzone (Reggio Emilia’s Swiss Chard Pie)
This rustic Erbazzone tart from Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region is a savory-sweet slice of Italian comfort, combining sautéed Swiss chard, creamy ricotta, and sweet raisins in a tender pastry crust.