Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast

Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast: 50 Classic Ski Tours In New England And New York

Updated for the first time in ten years, the “bible of Eastern backcountry skiing” returns with an all-new edition, fully revised to reflect the latest and greatest off-piste lines―as well as the trove of newly created and rehabilitated ski glades across the Northeast. Powder lovers will find fresh and classic ski tours in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, and Massachusetts, ranging from day trips to hut-to-hut ski excursions.

New England Lighthouses 2021 Wall Calendar

New England Lighthouses 2021 Wall Calendar

New England Lighthouses 2021 Wall Calendar

The spiral staircases, tall towers and historic charm are only part of what draws fans to these iconic landmarks. This calendar features twelve lighthouses from around New England so that you can enjoy the views without the drive. 

Birds of Maine

Birds of Maine

Birds of Maine

The first comprehensive overview of Maine’s incredibly rich birdlife in more than seven decades, Birds of Maine is a detailed account of all 464 species recorded in the Pine Tree State. It is also a thoroughly researched, accessible portrait of a region undergoing rapid changes, with southern birds pushing north, northern birds expanding south, and once-absent natives like Atlantic Puffins brought back by innovative conservation techniques pioneered in Maine.

Boston 2021 Wall Calendar

Boston 2021 Wall Calendar 

Boston 2021 Wall Calendar 

With stunning photography of the city of Boston, the Boston Events Calendar highlights local sights beautifully. Each month includes a "Special Attractions" column and a 2-page "Number Please" directory providing telephone numbers for local venues. 

Cape Cod 2021 Wall Calendar

Cape Cod 2021 Wall Calendar

Cape Cod 2021 Wall Calendar

You know what they say… once a Cape Coddah, always a Cape Coddah. One visit to this to this historical haven and you'll be hooked! The peninsula of Cape Cod has long been a vacation destination for famous families like the Kennedy's and boasts quaint villages, seafood shacks, lighthouses, a National Seashore, and some of the best beaches and whale watching on the East Coast. 

New England 2021 Wall Calendar

New England 2021 Wall Calendar 

New England 2021 Wall Calendar 

The New England Travel & Events Calendar includes stunning photography of areas all across New England from Vermont to Maine. 

Beautiful New England 2021 Wall Calendar 

Beautiful New England 2021 Wall Calendar 

Stretching from Maine to Connecticut, New England offers a beauty that is all its own. From coastal seaports boasting fresh seafood to scenic byways that wind through mountain vistas, New England offers unique and historic destinations to discover and explore. 

New England in a Nutshell: The Definitive Guide to the Region

New England in a Nutshell

New England in a Nutshell: The Definitive Guide to the Region

In his latest book on the region, Steve Jermanok, author of Outside Magazine’s Adventure Guide to New England, does a deep dive into the more than 700 articles he penned for The Boston Globe, Yankee, Boston Magazine, Outside, Men’s Journal, and numerous other publications during the last quarter century.

"Moon Goddess" by Jocelyn Hagen performed by WPI's Alden Voices at the Worcester Art Museum

"Moon Goddess" by Jocelyn Hagen performed by WPI's Alden Voices at the Worcester Art Museum

The Orchard House, home of Louisa May Alcott and setting for Little Women

The Orchard House in Concord, Massachusetts was built around 1650 and was the home of Louisa May Alcott where she wrote & set the novel Little Women in 1868. Today, it is an historic house museum and available for guided tours year round. 

New England Castles: Bancroft Tower- Worcester, MA

George Bancroft was born in Worcester in the year 1800. He went on to attend Harvard , and began a career in politics in 1837 when he was named Collector of Customs of the Port of Boston.. Bancroft would go on to serve as Secretary of the Navy, and it’s through this post he left his most lasting legacy- the foundation of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. 

Original broadsheet detailing the events of the Boston Massacre, illustration by Paul Revere

Original broadsheet from March 1770 detailing the events of the Boston Massacre, illustration by Paul Revere. Currently on view at the Worcester Art Museum. Today (March 5th) is the 250th anniversary of the event.

Check out this Frozen Waterfall Hike in Massachusetts - Royalston Falls

Rozen Waterfall Hike- Royalston Falls in Massachusetts

Frozen Waterfall Hike- Royalston Falls, Massachusetts (February)  

Royalston, Massachusetts is a small town up against the New Hampshire border in Central Massachusetts. About an hour and a half drive from Boston, the sparsely populated town is mostly covered in forests and wetlands and boasts a number of natural wonders including three waterfalls (Doane's Falls, Royalston Falls, and Spirit Falls), miles of hiking trails, and campgrounds at the scenic Tully Lake. All of the locations noted are operated by the Trustees of Reservations and are open to the public year round.

Newburyport Harbor Light (Plum Island Light House)

Newburyport Harbor Light (Plum Island Light House)

Newburyport Harbor Light (Plum Island Light House)

At the northern tip of Plum Island in Newburyport, Massachusetts is the Newburyport Harbor Light- or as many people know it Plum Island Light (not to be confused with Plum Island Light on Long Island in New York, or the Plum Beach Light in Rhode Island, or the Newburyport Lighthouse which is now a restaurant). Marking the mouth of the Merrimack River and entrance to Newburyport Harbor the thirty-five foot tower holds an occulting green light that eclipses every 15 seconds.

#tbt Amy Poehler as Hasty Pudding's Woman of the Year (2015)

Amy Poehler as Hasty Pudding's Woman of the Year (2015)

Elizabeth Banks is Hasty Pudding's "Woman of the Year" for 2020

Elizabeth Banks is Hasty Pudding's "Woman of the Year" for 2020

Winter Surfing on Plum Island in Newburyport

The Beach at Plum Island, January 2020

Growing up on the South Shore (of Boston) I remember a small group of "crazy" kids who were surfers, and what I remember most is they always said the best waves here in Massachusetts are in the winter.

Ancient Nubia Now at the MFA Boston

Ancient Nubia Now at the MFA Boston 

"Ancient Nubia Now" at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts- October 13, 2019 to January 20, 2020. A collection of jewelry, pottery and sculpture for the Sudanese Nile Valley. We caught up with this show near the end of its run at the MFA on a Bank of America "Museums on Us" weekend and we were glad we did. We've been putting off a big MFA visit until April when the new Basquiat show opens, but an afternoon exploring the MFA is always a good fallback for a cold and rainy January afternoon. If you have a Bank of America card you can get free admission to a number of museums around the country on the first full weekend of each month- click the link above for a State-by-State list.

Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge MA #igersboston #taphophiles_only

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Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge MA #igersboston #taphophiles_only

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The are #Snowdrops coming up in Cambridge #januaryinboston #igboston617

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The are #Snowdrops coming up in Cambridge #januaryinboston #igboston617

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#GreatHornedOwl- we actually saw two, but this one was the only one out in the light.

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#GreatHornedOwl- we actually saw two, but this one was the only one out in the light.

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Nearing #sunset at Nubble Light in York, Maine #mytravelgram #newengland_igers

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Nearing #sunset at Nubble Light in York, Maine #mytravelgram #newengland_igers

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Where the Questions Live: An Exploration of Humans in Nature

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Where the Questions Live: An Exploration of Humans in Nature is a curiosity-driven, format-bending romp with artist @wes_sam_bruce that adventurously investigates the connections, metaphors, and experiences of human beings within the natural world. Now on view at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA #igersnewengland #museumstagram

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“Archive of the Mind” at the Peabody Essex in Salem

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The final weekend for #kimsooja ’s “Archive of the Mind” at the Peabody Essex in Salem. I sat in on a preview of this piece when the table was empty and it’s been great to see it grow each time we’ve gone back to the museum. #museumstagram #artstagram

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The Climbing Rose- grapefruit vodka, combier rose, orgeat & pomegranate #drinks🍹 at Salem Opus

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The Climbing Rose- grapefruit vodka, combier rose, orgeat & pomegranate #drinks🍹 at @salemopus

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