Co-hosts Amy Traverso and Richard Wiese bring you an inside look at New England.

Adventure in the Wild Weekends with Yankee

Premiered March 31, 2022
Adventure in the Wild

Offering wild weather, stormy seas and remote locations, New England is a land of adventure. Travel to the Northeast’s highest peak for some of the most extreme weather found anywhere in the world. Then, head out to sea, braving stiff winds and bracing cold, to capture the coveted Atlantic bay scallop. Finally, take to the skies high above Maine’s iconic Moosehead Lake.

About the Program

Weekends with Yankee

Richard Wiese explores the sights, sounds and tastes of all six New England states — from foraging for edible invasive plants in Connecticut to whitewater rafting on Maine's wild Kennebec River. Senior food editor Amy Traverso shares the recipes, local flavors and sense of community that make up the fabric of the region’s food and dining scene.

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