Weekends with Yankee

Richard Wiese visits the East Coast’s largest horse ranch, Pond Hill Ranch in Poultney, Vermont, to learn about its rodeos and get a lesson in lassoing. In Massachusetts, Amy Traverso heads to Cape Cod, where she explores the dunes and cooks chowder in Dennis. Then we head to Burlington, Vermont, where we talk with plein-air painter Peter Fried.

Richard Wiese visits Mill City Park in Franklin, New Hampshire -- New England’s first whitewater park. In Maine, Amy Traverso harvests lobsters on Penobscot Bay and cooks them up at the five-star Camden Harbour Inn. In Vermont, visit Red House founders Britt and Matt Witt to learn the story behind their iconic handmade waxed canvas bags.

Richard Wiese bikes the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail, visiting a glampground and a wildlife park along the way. On Cape Cod, Amy Traverso harvests wild beach plums and visits Lighthouse Keeper’s Pantry in Yarmouth Port. In Dennis, she has dinner with young entrepreneurs. Finally, head to Lubec, Maine, to experience its natural beauty and meet the fascinating mix of folks who call it home.

Richard Wiese is in Connecticut’s Litchfield County, stopping first at White Flower Farm, and then at Dumais Made, a ceramics studio specializing in home décor. Amy Traverso visits Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury, Massachusetts, to take a hayride tour, sample antique apple varieties and bake cider donuts. Finally, New Hampshire’s agricultural scene comes into bloom at Sunfox Farm in Concord.

Richard Wiese heads to Newport, Rhode Island, to picnic at The Chanler at Cliff Walk, a Gilded Age gem, and to check out the International Tennis Hall of Fame. In Maine, Amy Traverso meets the two sisters behind the oyster farm and raw bar, OystHERS, then visits the treehouse resort, Seguin. In Bethel, Maine, find a town custom-tailored for outdoor lovers of all types.

Richard Wiese visits Sólheimar Farm in Tunbridge, Vermont, for a trail ride through the surrounding hills atop Icelandic horses. Amy Traverso heads to Rockland, Maine, to explore the gardens at chef Melissa Kelly’s game-changing farm-to-table restaurant, Primo, before cooking a meal with her. In Hanover, New Hampshire, visit Red Kite Candy to learn about its acclaimed handcrafted caramels.

Richard Wiese is in the heart of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, where he tries e-foiling on Lake Winnipesaukee and visits Moulton Farm to make whoopie pies. In Maine, Amy Traverso visits the fishing village of Stonington then heads to Aragosta, a culinary gem where she cooks lobster pasta with chef-owner Devin Finigan. Then, explore the up-and-coming food scene of Kennebunkport, Maine.

Richard Wiese heads for New Bedford, Massachusetts, where he explores its maritime history and tries his hand at scalloping. Amy Traverso visits the rising food town of Littleton, New Hampshire, to prepare a red curry with Chang Thai Café chef-owner Emshika Alberini. Then, visit Sudbury, Massachusetts, for a behind-the-scenes tour of award-winning Goodnow Farms Chocolate.