Weekends with Yankee - Episode Guide

The beach town of Ogunquit, Maine; a clambake near Acadia National Park; traditional boatbuilding in Newport, R.I.

The Northeast's highest peak; Atlantic bay scallop; Maine's Moosehead Lake.

Photographer Joel Woods captures life aboard a lobster boat; oysters in New Hampshire with chef Jeremy Sewall; the world's only authenticated pirate ship.

A cruise on the J. & E. Riggin schooner along the Maine coast; head of the Charles rowing event in Boston; the Shelburne Museum in Vermont.

An artist makes glass orbs on Block Island, off the coast of Rhode Island; an orchard of heirloom apples in Dummerston, Vt.; Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.

The Elms in Newport, R.I.; Glass House in New Canaan, Conn.; Olneyville New York System, a Providence, R.I., restaurant.

WaterFire festival in Providence, R.I.; Squam Lake in New Hampshire; Westport Rivers Winery in Massachusetts.

Shelburne Farms includes 1,400 acres of farmland and historic buildings on Lake Champlain; Mount Washington Cog Railway; Strawbery Banke museum along the Piscataqua River in Portsmouth, N.H.

Historic gingerbread cottages on Martha's Vineyard in Oak Bluffs, Mass.; photographer Jerry Monkman's favorite spots in Maine's Acadia National Park; shiitake mushrooms.

The Well at Jordan's Farm; Connecticut's Grace Farms; fly-fishing with artist and writer James Prosek.

Stockbridge, Mass., home of the Norman Rockwell Museum, is toured. Also: Woodstock, Vt., home to the ultimate general store, Gillingham & Sons; and Biddeford, Maine, home to the Palace Diner.

An autumn tour of New England features New Hampshire's famed Kancamagus Highway, one of the region's most scenic drives; and Kent, Conn., which Yankee magazine calls the region's best foliage town. Also: Vermont cheesemaker Allison Hooper.

The Season 1 finale spotlights New England during winter. Included: a horse-drawn sleigh in Jackson, N.H.; and cross-country skiing on a pristine trail in northern New England. Also: a culinary tour of Boston with chef Barbara Lynch.

Visit Provincetown, Massachusetts, for an off-road ramble through Cape Cod National Seashore; travel to Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay to hear the story of the Rose Island Lighthouse; and board a ferry to the Maine island of North Haven.

Track great white sharks along the coast off Chatham, Massachusetts. Visit The Lost Kitchen in Maine, one of the most sought-after dinner reservations in the country. Fly up and down the mountain biking trails of Burke Mountain, Vermont.

Attend a Connecticut Tigers minor league ball game with big-league fervor. Discover the ultimate lobster roll at a shack called McLoons in Maine. And hike to Castle in the Clouds, nestled high above New Hampshire's famed Lakes Region.

Discover the colorful tradition of cranberry harvesting in Carver, Massachusetts. Head to Portland, Maine, a food lover's paradise. And explore Greensboro, Vermont, to visit a cult brewer and a cheese maker that rank among America's best.

Visit Fenway Park to find a tucked-away garden that provides fresh vegetables. On Chebeague Island, Maine, harvest oysters from the waters of Casco Bay. And learn why glamping is all the rage in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Hike with the "hut croos," young men and women who pack food and supplies up steep trails to the famed rustic lodges along the Appalachian Trail, and visit the Grafton Village Cheese Company and Elmore Mountain Bread.

Stop in at the Chatham Bars Inn for the ultimate farm-to-table dinner, take a surfing lesson in Narragansett Bay, and forage mushrooms with chef Evan Mallett, co-owner of the Black Trumpet in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

The past continues to shape the present, from Scott Farm Orchard with apples that date back to the 1600s, Coppal House Farm, where draft horses supply the power, to the two-masted schooner J and E Rigginbuilt in 1927 that still sails today.

Visit Hanover, New Hampshire, "the best college town" in New England, and The Elms, one of the most breathtaking of Newport's Gilded Age mansions. Finally, head to Martha's Vineyard for some of the most succulent sea scallops in the world.

Taste the cheese from Shelburne Farms on Lake Champlain, and lake trout prepared over a campfire at Lake Winnipesaukee. And meet James Prosek, a fisherman, artist, and author who celebrates the beauty of the revered trout in his work.

Cruise Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the Sophie C, the oldest floating post office in the United States. Go deep-sea fishing with lobsterman and photographer Joel Woods. And experience a genuine Maine clambake outside Acadia National Park.

Hike to Holt's Ledge in Hanover, New Hampshire with photographer Jim Salge. Visit goat farmer and cheese maker Allison Hooper of Vermont Creamery. Tour NewHampshire's Kancamagus Highway, one of America's most scenic highways.

In Lexington, Massachusetts, cook a New England artisan dinner with Stacy Cogswell at the Inn at Hastings Park. Snuggle in a horse-drawn sleigh at Nestlenook Farm in Jackson, New Hampshire, and discover food gifts that can be made at home.

Richard Wiese experiences the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Kennebec River, and meets "puffin man" National Audubon researcher Stephen Kress. Amy Traverso joins chef Bun Lai to learn how to find delicious food in unexpected places.

Richard Wiese and Amy Traverso visit Mayfair Farm. Next, visit the Isles of Shoals, and then bee colonies in Weston, Connecticut. Amy makes delicious desserts with Gesine Bullock Prado at her baking school in Vermont.

Amy Traverso visits Jacques Pépin to cook French–New England dishes. Learn what makes Mount Monadnock so special, and discover Ducati motorcycles. And meet the talented Simon and Andrew Pearce, whose have built an international brand.

Amy Traverso makes the perfect picnic for Tanglewood, and experiences the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Tour the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, and the MacDowell Colony, an artists' colony in Peterborough, New Hampshire.

Visit Bangs Island Mussels, a sustainable fishery in Portland, Maine, and the beauty of the Bold Coast of Maine. Amy Traverso visits Arethusa Farm in Litchfield Hills, Connecticut, and the Trapp Family Lodge in the mountains of Vermont.

Richard Wiese sets sail in the sailing capital of the world - Newport, Rhode Island - and travels to Westerly, Rhode Island, a coastal town of tranquil beauty. In the Bold Coast of Maine, see the largest whirlpool in the Western Hemisphere, and get a taste of the classic New England general store.

Travel to Nantucket with author Lisa Birnbach to learn about iconic preppy style. Then it's on to Tamworth Distilling in New Hampshire, Vermont's Little Fenway, and the Connecticut Wiffle Ball factory.

Amy Traverso visits the Woodstock Inn & Resort's spectacular Kelly Way Gardens, and the Quechee Gorge, Vermont's deepest gorge. Richard Wiese searches for glass on Block Island, and Amy goes foraging for mushrooms with chef Evan Mallett.

Richard Wiese takes an insider's look at Nantucket with author Elin Hilderbrand. He rides along with shark expert Greg Skomal as he tags great whites. Amy Traverso wraps things up with a visit to Chatham Bars Inn.

Richard Wiese sails on a tall ship to taste life in the early 1800s. He soars aboard a hot air balloon in Vermont. Amy Traverso heads to Maine to find The Lost Kitchen. Richard takes a dune tour in Provincetown that he will never forget.

Amy Traverso makes a classic blueberry pie with Maine wild blueberries. Take a tour of New England's iconic lighthouses, and visit the Rose Island Lighthouse in Newport, and Narragansett Bay, home to some of New England's best surfing.

Celebrate fall at Poverty Lane Orchards, Farnum Hill Ciders, and Vermont's Jenne Farm , before Mel Allen leads Richard Wiese on a tour along the Kancamagus Highway. Richard joins the annual cranberry harvest in South Carver, Massachusetts.

Richard Wiese glides down the longest skating trail in the country. Amy Traverso and Stacy Cogswell cook up a winter meal at the Inn at Hastings Park. Richard explores the X-C trails at the Jackson, New Hampshire, Ski Touring Center.

Tour Boston's Chinatown and make dumplings, visit the Weekapaug Inn in Westerly, RI for natural beauty and culinary treats, and learn about special farmers in Tiverton, RI.

Visit the oldest acapella group in the U.S. In Salem, MA, see grand scale murals. In Portland, ME, meet Barton Seaver, who combines his passion for food with his commitment to sustainability. Take a tour of the PEZ factory.

Take a tour of the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut. Up in Grey, Maine, visit a sanctuary for injured and orphaned wildlife. In New Hampshire, Amy Traverso goes crabbing and cooks her catch into a mouthwatering seafood stew.

Amy gets to build a table by hand, using sustainably sourced wood. In Maine, Richard Wiese unearths the state gemstone--tourmaline. Chef Justin Walker and his wife put a modern spin on a traditional Maine bean hole supper.

In Connecticut, Dorie Greenspan whips up a delicious parsnip and cranberry layer cake. In New Hampshire, Richard goes rock climbing. On Martha's Vineyard, architect Patrick Ahearn takes us on a tour of his favorite preservation projects.

In NH, chef David Vargas uses tortillas crafted from locally grown corn, Richard hops on an ATV, and we go hang gliding at sunset. And on Martha's Vineyard, it's Grand Illumination Night, featuring homes decorated with paper lanterns.

Visit an acclaimed vineyard in Barnard, VT. At Swans Island Company in Northport, ME, sheeps' wool is hand dyed and handwoven to create blankets and scarves. In Mystic, CT, hop aboard the newly restored Mayflower II.

Visit Provincetown, MA—a beloved destination. See the packed schedule at the Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH. In Maine, see how a lobster roll company grew into a sustainable seafood company and get a peek into the factory.

On Potter Pond in Kingstown, RI, meet the owner of Matunuck Oyster Farm and Bar. Visit The Thompson House Eatery in historic Jackson, NH--a landmark in the community. Then see the copper stills at Wiggly Bridge Distillery in York, ME.

In Provincetown, MA, meet with a maritime treasure hunter. In Portland, ME, tour the iconic B&M Factory, where they make canned brown bread—a unique New England treat. In Providence, RI, learn why this tiny state has so many unique dishes.

Comedian John Hodgman visits his hometown of Brookline, MA. In Bartlett, NH, Richard Wiese ice climbs Cathedral Ledge. Then head to The Andres Institute of Art, where the more than 80 sculptures are designed to withstand the elements.

In South Hamilton, MA, visit the Myopia Polo Club. In Freedom, NH, find out how to build a fire and shelter. On Martha's Vineyard, follow the African American Heritage Trail and take a dip in the ocean with the Inkwell Beach Polar Bears.

Killington Resort hosts the Women's World Cup Skiing. In Walpole, NH, Eric Aho works on his famed Ice Cut paintings. See the monumental murals by José Clemente Orozco at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. Visit Twin Farms in Barnard, VT.

Richard spends the day with chef Michel Nischan, who Is committed to making farm fresh food affordable for underserved communities. Richard and Michael visit Two Guys from Woodbridge, a hydroponic farm in Hamden, CT. Amy Traverso and chef Lydia Shire pay a to visit Savenor's Market, Julia Child's beloved butcher shop in Cambridge, where they select a duck to be cooked in honor of Julia.

Amy heads to Siena Farms in Sudbury, MA, to experience the best fall produce, then she and chef Ana Sortun prepare a fresh-from-the-garden meal. In West Cornwall, CT, Richard makes some furry new friends at Country Quilt Llama Farm and goes with them on a woodland walk. And Amy makes glazed chocolate potato doughnut muffins.

Amy and chef Douglass Williams visit One Mighty Mill in Lynn, MA, where they source organic stone-ground flour before making delicious cacio e pepe gnocchi at his restaurant, MIDA. In Vermont, Richard explores the little-known world of jack jumping, an unusual winter sport that involves sledding down a mountain while sitting on a single ski. And Amy whips up spinach and ricotta dumplings.

Amy visits Essex, MA, to learn about the history and legacy of shipbuilding in this seaside town. She also stops at Woodman's of Essex, known as the birthplace of the fried clam. And Richard Wiese goes off the grid in Woodstock, CT, at a woodworking shop where he and Meb Boden create a sauté spoon by hand. Then, Amy cooks up Rhode Island-style clear clam chowder.

Amy visits Tower Hill Botanic Garden where she tours the extensive grounds and the often-overlooked beauty of late fall's native New England plants. In New Hampshire, Richard shares the award-winning interactive art experience known as Ice Castles. And back in her home kitchen, Amy turns Maine blueberries into her own delicious family treat, blueberry buckle.

Richard Woese heads to Chatham, Massachusetts to track a growing number of great white sharks that are swimming along the Atlantic coast. 

Richard Wiese heads to Provincetown, Massachusetts for an off-road ramble. 

In this episode of Weekends with Yankee, we travel to Massachusetts to experience the unique and incredibly colorful tradition of cranberry harvesting, which the Gilmore family of South Carver has been doing for generations.

Richard Wiese treks the White Mountains in New Hampshire. 

Featuring Cape Cod's Chatham Bars Inn; surfing lesson on Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island; and more. 

Scott Farm Orchard in Dummerston, Vermont, and a historic two-masted schooner in Maine are featured. 

Richard Wiese cruises around New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the Sophie C, the oldest floating post office in the United States. 

Featuring Poverty Lane Orchards & Farnum Hill Ciders; Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire; Jenne Farm in Vermont; and more.