The scenic Lake District of Northern England is a mecca for tourists and vacationing Britains. This area inspired the poet William Wordsworth to write nature poetry.

Dec 15, 2009 - Vickie Christensen

Peak foliage in Northern New England depends on latitude, elevation, and distance from the Atlantic. Best autumn color occurs between late September and mid October.

Sep 1, 2009 - Karen Berger

The Italian Renaissance spread to Northern Europe, through King Francis I of France. Shakespeare, Flanders, Erasmus all reflect the Northern Renaissance.

Mar 15, 2007 - Lorri Brown

These super-hardy early flowering perennials are great in the gardens and the wild in zones 4 and colder.

Jun 2, 2008 - Laura D. Eisener

Northern Rock was nationalized in September 2008 after problems on the credit markets. Now, the bank has posted losses of over £1 billion for 2008.

Mar 3, 2009 - Patrick Hinton

If the subprime crisis devastates more banks, customer savings will be directly affected. Since no-one knows the full impact yet, there may be some shocks in store...

Sep 29, 2007 - Rebecca Turner

With its Romans and Vikings, museums and art galleries, churches and pubs, visitors should have little trouble finding things to do in York.

Apr 13, 2010 - Paris Franz

Hadrian's Wall long distance walk stretches coast to coast across the north of England. Following the line of the Roman wall the national trail visits many Roman ruins.

Dec 2, 2009 - Jane Hodgson

The crisp beauty of a fall day in the northeast corner is an experience a traveler will remember with a longing to return. The colors will captivate completely.

Aug 14, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Just two hours southwest of London lies the New Forest, England's newest and smallest national park.

Apr 4, 2010 - Angela D. Stancar

Snowmobile riding is a popular winter sport and pastime for New Englanders and those vacationing in the Northeast United States.

Jan 8, 2009 - Amy Kreydin

The Verve move from shoegaze and into psychedelic alternative-rock on their soaring sophomore 1995 release, A Northern Soul.

Sep 29, 2010 - Jacob Goguen

Boasting over 140 wineries and vineyards, Virginians don't have to travel far to get the full experience of wine country.

Aug 3, 2011 - Kimberly Cass

A family of Rana clamitans melanota is spending the summer in a stream in our yard.

Sep 8, 2010 - Susan Kristoff

Get up close and personal with the Vikings at York's famous museum, the Jorvik Viking Centre.

Apr 19, 2010 - Paris Franz

Certain types of trees dominate the landscape in New England, and by knowing a few distinguishing details, it is easy to find them.

Jan 18, 2010 - Wendy Picard

For more than two years in the 1720s members the Abenaki, Micmac and Beothuk tribes of northern New England out witted and out fought the Colonists.

May 24, 2009 - Michael G Walling

A travel guide to the cities, sites and landmarks of the New England region.

Jul 14, 2011 - Steve Longo

Wildlife habitat restoration project demonstrates land management to encourage bobwhite quail and other wildlife.

Nov 5, 2009 - Sara E. Lewis

Wineries in Northern New Jersey offer many experiences. Several wineries are delightful day trips for travelers from New York City and Philadelphia.

Jun 30, 2011 - Kathleen Sullivan