Best of New England Summer Featured in May/June Issue of Yankee Magazine

DUBLIN, NH (May 2017) – New England is one of the most popular summer travel destinations in America for a reason: its wealth of incredible things to do, see, and eat. In the May/June issue of Yankee, readers will discover hundreds of ideas for a perfect New England vacation, from a weeklong trip on a houseboat on Lake Champlain, to kicking back in a cabin in the Maine woods, to sampling from nearly 200 of the magazine editors’ favorite destinations in each of the six New England states. Selected travel highlights from Yankee’s May/June issue include: — “Best of New England”Editors’ Choice 2017 (Pg. 108): Yankee’s annual guide, now in its 42nd year, features nearly 200 of the editors’ favorite places for dining, lodging and visiting throughout all six New England states. Whether your tastes are refined or rustic, adventuresome or reserved, upscale or inexpensive, the annual guide has something for everyone. https://newengland.com/today/travel/new-england/best-new-england-2017/ — Slow Boat on a Big Lake (Pg. 70): Join Little Outdoor Giants photographers Jarrod McCabe and Dominic Casserly as they spend a week touring 120-mile-long Lake Champlain on a houseboat with a few friends. — A Place to Get Away (Pg. 92): Wayne Curtis pays homage to the classic rustic retreat that is the traditional Maine summer camp. The May/June issue also includes these feature stories: — The Audacity of Liz Putnam (Pg. 86): Yankee editor Mel Allen profiles the woman who cofounded the Student Conservation Association in the 1950s, a group that to this day works to ensure the well-being of America’s national, state, and local parks. — The Island Doctor (Pg. 99): Yankee deputy editor Ian Aldrich introduces us to 72-year-old Dr. Tim Lepore, the only primary care physician and surgeon on the island of Nantucket. — Grilling 101 with Andy Husbands (Pg. 54): Boston pitmaster extraordinaire Andy Husbands shares the best tips and tricks for live fire cooking. Recipes include Slow-Grilled Chicken Thighs with Alabama White Sauce, Grilled Ribs with Tangy Maple Basting Sauce, and Slow-Roasted Beef Brisket with Garlic-Tomato-Fennel Sauce. For more information about Yankee’s March/April issue, visit: https://newengland.com/yankee-magazine/About Yankee Based in Dublin, New Hampshire, Yankee: New England’s Magazine was founded in 1935 and is the iconic American magazine covering the finest that New England has to offer. Covering classic New England travel destinations, food traditions, and home and lifestyle stories with stunning photography and artwork, Yankee has featured many notable American writers in its pages such as Robert Frost, John Updike, and Stephen King. With a total circulation of nearly 300,000 and a total audience of 1.8 million readers, the magazine is published by Yankee Publishing Inc. (YPI), a family-owned, independent company. Yankee also recently partnered with WGBH to launch Weekends with Yankee, a 13-episode documentary series on public television that taps into Yankee’s extensive behind-the-scenes access to the region’s six states. YPI also owns the nation’s oldest continuously produced periodical, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, and McLean Communications. More information about Yankee is available at:  https://newengland.com/press-contact/ * * * For interviews, please contact: Chris Roslan Roslan & Campion Public Relations (212) 966-4600 chris@rc-pr.com