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Weekends with Yankee
A Breath of Fresh Air
Season 8
Episode 812
Amy sits down with comedian and author John Hodgman in his hometown of Brookline, MA, to talk about how growing up there shaped his comedy. In New Hampshire’s famed White Mountains, Richard scales Cathedral Ledge, a tough climb that offers sweeping views across the Saco River Valley. We also explore New England’s largest outdoor sculpture park, the Andres Institute of Art in Brookline.
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Hitting the slopes in Vermont and “ice cut” paintings and murals in New Hampshire.
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Visit Matunuck Oyster Farm, Thompson House Eatery and Wiggly Bridge Distillery.
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Rock climbing in New Hampshire and Martha’s Vineyard preservation projects.
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A visit to Boston’s Chinatown and exploring the Ocean State - Rhode Island.
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New Bedford, MA; Littleton, NH and a visit to Sudbury.
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We explore the up-and-coming food scene of Kennebunkport, ME and more!
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Ride on Icelandic horses and explore the gardens at a farm-to-table restaurant.
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Newport, RI, oyster farm and raw bar OystHERS, treehouse resort Seguin and Bethel, ME.
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Explore a variety of handmade New England goods including handcrafted caramels.
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The Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail, beach plum jam and Lubec, Maine.
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New England’s first whitewater park, lobster harvesting and handmade waxed canvas bags.
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The East Coast's largest horse ranch, dunes of Sandy Neck Beach and a local painter.