In his latest book on the region, Steve Jermanok, author of Outside Magazine's Adventure Guide to New England, does a deep dive into the more than 700 articles he penned for the Boston Globe, Yankee, Boston Magazine, Outside, Men's Journal, and numerous other publications during the last quarter century. He has curated just for you the best of the best experiences, culled during years of his boots-on-the-ground research. Jermanok covers quintessential topics such as:

10 Classic New England Hikes

8 Summer Drives That Will Keep You Smiling

6 Hidden Art Historical Gems

Top 12 Country Inns to Get Pampered

6 Favorite Lobster/Clam Shacks.

The 300 entries included are merely the one percent that made the cut In fact, he's visited over 1,000 inns in New England and he's only selected his top 12. If you plan on exploring New England this year, let New England in a Nutshell be your guide to many new memories.