Explore Autumn In New England With Yankee Magazine’s September/October Issue

5 Secret Autumn Escapes, 75+ Top Events Of The Season, A Trip On The Connecticut River, The Best Pumpkin Patches And Much More

Yankee Also Profiles Bill De La Rosa, From Son Of An Illegal Immigrant To One Of Most Honored College Students In America

DUBLIN, NH (September 6, 2016) – The fleeting summer heat has the entire region looking forward to the relief of the crisp fall weather. As this classic season approaches, Yankee’s September/October issue serves as the perfect companion for discovering the unique beauty and celebrations of autumn in New England, with a guide to the best fall events, undiscovered travel destinations, classic regional foods and much more. “Fall is the most iconic time in New England,” said Yankee Editor, Mel Allen. “When people think about visiting, most often they are thinking the famous landmarks. In Yankee’s September/October issue, our experts tell you about some great travel destinations where it’s guaranteed there will not be throngs of people. You will feel like you’ve found your own secret fall escape.” Highlights from the September/October issue of Yankee include: –Secret Fall Escapes (Pg. 70): Contributing Editor and travel expert Kim Knox Beckius reveals five hidden and less-crowded destinations to experience the radiant colors and tranquility of a New England autumn: Chepachet, Rhode Island; Hebron, New Hampshire; Riverton, Connecticut; Rockland, Maine; and Sandwich, Massachusetts. –Ask The Expert: What Should I Do With All These Apples? (Pg. 28): Yankee’s senior food editor and resident apple expert Amy Traverso shares her tips on getting the most out of apple season. Some highlights: mixing and matching varieties gives dishes a spectrum of flavors; and storing apples in a paper bag in a refrigerator’s produce drawer will extend their freshness well beyond their season.–The ‘New’ New England Cooking (Pg. 52): A group of chefs in Boston and Cambridge are finding inspiration from locally sourced ingredients as they serve up traditional dishes with a new spin. Food & wine writer Annie B. Copps speaks with chefs Jasper White, Marc Sheehan, Jeremy Sewall, Mary Dumont, and Will Gilson about the “new New England cuisine,” and shares several of their updates on classics like baked clams and Indian pudding. –The Two Worlds of Bill De La Rosa (Pg. 128): Editor Mel Allen shares the inspiring journey of Bill De La Rosa, a recent graduate of Bowdoin College in Maine, to becoming one of the most honored college students in America. Born in Arizona, De La Rosa is one of four children of immigrant parents from Mexico, who brought their children to the U.S. to give them a better future. When De La Rosa was 15 years old, the family experienced a major shock when his mother was deported to Mexico and barred from returning to the U.S. for 10 years. Throughout the challenging circumstances, De La Rosa’s relentless drive to succeed never faltered, leading him to national honors, prestigious scholarships, and an acceptance to Oxford University. –The Promised Land (Pg. 108): Since 2009, Blue Star Equiculture in Bondsville, Massachusetts has served as a rescue haven and foster home for 300 homeless working horses, whose previous roles included clearing land, plowing fields, and pulling carriages in city parks. Writer Suzanne Strempek Shea shares the stories of several former and present rescues and the people, including founder Pam Rickenbach, who give these creatures the care and dignity they deserve. –30 Days of Wonder (Pg. 90): A month-long adventure along the Connecticut River, starting at the Canadian border in New Hampshire and concluding in the Tidelands of Connecticut, unveils the ever-changing landscape of vibrant foliage in the heart of New England. For more information about Yankee’s September/October issue, visit: https://staging.newengland.com/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. YPI also owns the nation’s oldest continuously produced periodical, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, and McLean Communications. * * * Press contact: Chris Roslan Roslan & Campion Public Relations (212) 966-4600 chris@rc-pr.com