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NEARLY 50 YEARS OF WRITING A ABOUT NEW ENGLAND HAS GIVEN ME TRAVEL EXPERIENCES RANGING FROM THE THRILLING TO THE SUBLIME. HERE ARE SOME OF MY MOST MEMORABLE-AND THE BEST [...]

Ten years ago, Jarrod McCabe and Dominic Casserly, working as a photo duo then known as Little Outdoor Giants, joined an expedition to follow Thoreau's journey through Maine's North Woods [...]

UPON ENTERING THE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO of Jim Westphalen, which sits down a country lane just off busy Route 7 in Shelburne, Vermont, I stopped. A photo titled Ocean Outcrop 2 [...]

Sometimes a story with a happy ending will begin in a place where that would seem all but impossible. This is one of those stories. One day early last fall, [...]

For nearly half a century I have written about people and places I have known in New England, and I've never met anyone whose life has been defined by a [...]

WITH 45 ACRES AND TENS OF THOUSANDS OF OBJECTS ON DISPLAY, VERMONT'S SHELBURNE MUSEUM IS NEW ENGLAND'S BEST TREASURE HUNT. HERE ARE SEVEN HISTORIC JEWELS TO DISCOVER. To someone who [...]

One day in early summer 2020, Sandra Morgan Downie found the house of her dreams. One she could reimagine from the ground up, to make into 'the space you want [...]

When Julie Moir Messervy, one of America's most acclaimed landscape designers, gives me directions to the hillside home in southern Vermont she has shared with her husband, Steve Jonas, for [...]

From his boyhood in Marblehead, Massachusetts, Richard Schultz knew two things: He would be a photographer, and he would live by the ocean. As a teenager, he began learning the [...]

Even when the frost and snow of late winter cling to the ground, the earth beneath our feet begins to warm. Daylight lengthens, and in the first days of April [...]

The day after I graduated from high school, I headed west. I was 17. My friend Bobby's sister lived in California, in what then was a small coastal town on [...]

Before ornaments are hung on the boughs, before gifts are placed around the base, before the fragrance of a freshly cut evergreen fills a home--before all that--first, there needs to [...]

'Even though we are only a tiny chorus we try to give people hope of peace.' --Natalia, age 13, from Angola Con Fullam awakens in the darkness of 4 a.m. [...]

In the small town of Topsfield, Massachusetts, about 23 miles north of Boston, locals gather for weddings and other special events in a restored 300-yearold barn. Visitors tour the 1683 [...]

For most, summer on the Cape means beach days. But for the best college baseball players in the country, the Cape Cod League is an audition that could change their [...]

To understand how Joanne Palmisano, one of America's best-known DIY interior designers, goes about her work, walk with her into an architectural salvage shop, or a flea market, or a [...]

On Thanksgiving Day, five friends and I gathered for a traditional meal. We met in one couple's townhouse that we all agreed was a rental 'find' in our southern New [...]

I live in a part of New Hampshire known for its lakes, forested hills, and famous mountain. But on nice winter days, when temperatures climb into at least the 30s [...]

The article discusses the Boston Camera Club, one of the oldest camera clubs in the country. It highlights the significant changes in photography since its founding in 1881, including advancements in technology and equipment. The article emphasizes the shared passion and spirit of photographers, both amateur and professional, to capture and preserve moments. It also features a selection of photographs by club members, showcasing a diverse range of subjects and styles. [Extracted from the article]

This article highlights the Monadnock Region in rural New Hampshire as a lesser-known but beautiful destination for foliage viewing in New England. The author suggests starting in Peterborough and exploring small towns and villages in the area, such as Temple, Wilton, Francestown, and Hancock. The region is known for its scenic mountain views, charming small towns, outdoor activities like hiking and paddling, and a thriving arts and food scene. The article provides a suggested itinerary for two drives, one starting in Peterborough and the other in Keene, showcasing the region's natural beauty and historic landmarks. [Extracted from the article]

"The Maine House II" is a book that explores the unique homes of Maine through words and photographs. The authors, Maura McEvoy, Basha Burwell, and Kathleen Hackett, traveled throughout the state to capture the essence of what makes a house a "Maine house." The book showcases properties that have been preserved, restored, and expanded, highlighting the importance of preserving Maine's architectural history. The homes featured in the book are categorized by the type of land they occupy: inshore, inland, and island. The authors aim to convey the deep connection between the homes and the land, emphasizing the beauty and significance of these places. [Extracted from the article]

IF on a winter day in Maine you find yourself enjoying the sunrise or sunset at Old Orchard Beach, or maybe at Pine Point in nearby Scarborough, you may see [...]

The article "Board by Board" from Yankee magazine highlights the success story of Vermont's JK Adams, a family business known for its high-quality wooden kitchen products. Founded over 80 years ago, the company's dedication to craftsmanship and innovation has led to the creation of iconic items like the maple reversible carving board. Through sustainable practices and a commitment to excellence, JK Adams continues to thrive under the leadership of Malcolm Cooper Jr., who upholds the legacy of his father's vision for enduring and well-made wooden products. Visitors to the company's Dorset headquarters can witness firsthand the meticulous process behind each creation, reflecting a tradition of quality that has stood the test of time. [Extracted from the article]

The story of the images you see on these pages begins with a 7-year-old boy who wanted to remember the most important people in his life. Sean Alonzo Harris grew [...]

Of the thousands of stories Yankee has published over the years, the most compelling are the ones about people on a quest complicated by impossible obstacles. And through perseverance--and, in [...]

Windjamming for Beginners A PRIMER FROM ONE OF THE NEWEST SKIPPERS IN MAINE'S WORLD-FAMOUS FLEET This year marks the 120th sailing season for Victory Chimes, the largest sailing ship in [...]

When twilight begins to fall before a performance at a summer playhouse, local townspeople are likely to be picnicking outside. This is vacation season. The stage fare tends to be [...]

On the evening of May 1, 2019, Joao Rodrigues Victor emerges onstage and strides to the microphone, ready to recite a poem that will take about three minutes but which [...]

'It's been a really, really long road with this show, so I share it with so many people ... and everyone from the early days in Vermont, where the show [...]

THE FIRST: We moved into our little Cape early in December 2008. A week later, an ice storm stopped our lives in their tracks. Ice clung to tree branches and [...]

Photographers Jarrod McCabe and Dominic Casserly, known as Giant Giants, have captured the beauty and joy of summer waters in New England. Their photos, taken over a decade-long passion project, showcase various water bodies such as lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and ocean beaches. The duo's love for swimming and the water is evident in their work, as they seek out places to plunge in and experience the delight of being a child again. The images invite viewers to imagine the summer heat, the refreshing splash, and the feeling of waves against the skin. [Extracted from the article]

On a winter day in 2018, Bruce Brown and David Greenham were talking about how the deep divisions in America had undercut our sense of community, both locally and across [...]

At the MacDowell Colony, the nation's oldest and most famous retreat for artists, situated a mile north of downtown Peterborough, New Hampshire, a leafy path leads to a place called [...]

When we board an island-bound ferry on the coast of Maine, we sense that a different way of life awaits--one where vigilance toward weather and tides and even ferry schedules [...]

Once published in national magazines, Kosti Ruohomaas photographs showed the Maine he knew to the world. After he died in 1961, his legacy as one of New England's greatest photographers [...]

Sometimes one person's story can seem to contain the whole of human experience--tragedy and triumph, despair and resilience, dreams dashed and dreams made real. And sometimes it is hidden right [...]

Vermont Glove, formerly known as Green Mountain Glove Company, is a century-old Vermont-based company that produces high-quality, handmade work gloves. The company was struggling due to competition from cheaper, mass-produced gloves and overseas manufacturers. Sam Hooper, a young entrepreneur, became an apprentice to the retiring owner and eventually took over the company. He made improvements to the factory's infrastructure to align with environmental values and expanded the customer base beyond utility workers. The company continues to produce durable and comfortable gloves, maintaining its legacy and value system. [Extracted from the article]

My son Dan was born in late September 1985, on the day that Hurricane Gloria howled through southern New England, drenching us on its way north, leaving two million people [...]

After Tropical Storm Irene hit Vermont in August 2011, uprooting countless lives and costing more than $800 million in property damage, the character of the state revealed itself to the [...]

I began my life at Yankee on October 1, 1979. The new October issue had just arrived at the homes of tens of thousands of readers. The cover showed a [...]

Sometimes, if we listen to the news or scroll through social media, we may be tempted to despair over whether people look out for each other in these fractious times. [...]

Greta Rybus, a photographer based in Maine, has a new book called Hot Springs that takes readers on a tour of 14 countries. Rybus's work focuses on capturing the ways in which people care for their places and each other. She strives to find intimacy and empathy with her subjects, resulting in delicately beautiful landscapes and portraits. Her photographs cover a range of topics, including climate change, local traditions, and personal experiences. Rybus's work is inspired by her love for Maine and its rugged landscape, as well as her desire to showcase the connections between people and their environments. [Extracted from the article]

Vermont photographer Jim Westphalen captures the beauty of decaying structures in his work, inviting viewers to see the world around them with fresh eyes. His first documentary film, "Vanish: Disappearing Icons of a Rural America," showcases his passion for forgotten buildings and objects that were once integral to people's lives. Westphalen's photographs, which can be found in fine art galleries and his book, evoke a sense of nostalgia and provide a respite from the chaos of the modern world. Despite his success, Westphalen remains dedicated to capturing the disappearing beauty of the world. [Extracted from the article]

When I was a boy, two of the most welcome summer sounds I knew were the jingle-jangle music of the ice cream truck coming slowly down our neighborhood street, and [...]

Christina Tree's travel writing has shown New England to the world. And after 50 years, she's still hitting the road in search of new adventures because, as she puts it, [...]

'A child's world is fresh and new and beautiful full of wonder and excitement.... If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder ...he needs the companionship [...]

Edie Clark, whose writings about her life on a rural New Hampshire hillside have delighted countless Yankee readers, recently said good-bye to the historic homestead she has loved for two [...]

A few months ago I visited my son who lives across an ocean. It was winter in New England, but there in Hawaii, palm trees waved in the breeze of [...]

I was in my early 20s when I taught my first fourth-grade class in a small Maine town. My only experience was that once I had been 10 years old. [...]

I moved to Maine during a January snowstorm over half a century ago. I had known only mid-Atlantic winters, and soon I discovered a different season altogether, snow drifting past [...]