New England

DVD. Globe Trekker. Situated on the East Coast of the United States, New England spans six states: Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Suffused with colonial history it boasts a mixture of old-world charm, new-world sophistication, and the most spectacular autumn foliage in the world. Traveler Megan McCormick begins her journey in Plymouth, site of America's first pilgrim community. After sampling a slice of vibrant culture in Boston she heads north to experience the fall in Vermont. After visiting the pristine natural coastline of Cape Cod, she ends her journey among the illustrious 'summer cottages' of Newport, Rhode Island. Along the Way... $_$_START_LIST ? Rent a wreck in Boston. ? Take a lunch break in New Haven - home of the hamburger. ? Experience the full glory of the fall from the sky. ? Raft down the Kennebec River. ? Visit Martha's Vineyard, the holiday destination of the rich and famous. $_$_END_LIST

DVD. 7 Days. 52 Minutes. The city of Plymouth is the beginning of a journey through the north eastern region of America, New England, which is where the first European settlers landed in the 17th century after stepping off the Mayflower. The `Plymouth Plantation' is a reconstruction of the pilgrim fathers' original settlement, with `settlers' in original costume going about their daily routine. In the centre of Boston, Copley Square features the Trinity Church which contrasts with the modern Hancock Tower that dominates the skyline and Park Street Church was where, in 1829, William Garrison gave his first anti-slavery speech. In the adjacent Granary Burial Ground some of America's most famous sons are buried, such as John Hancock, Samuel Adams and Paul Revere. Portsmouth is a quaint little harbor town at the mouth of the Piscataqua River in which the fishing harbor still plays an important role and pretty brick houses are gems of colonial architecture that remain untainted by tourism. Brunswick is a deceptively small town situated at the mouth of the Kennebec River. The main attraction of this 270 year old town is Bowdo in College in which theologian Calvin Stowe taught, husband of Harriet Beecher Stowe who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin. The fishing town of Rockland is one of the largest exporters of lobster in the USA. There's nowhere better to enjoy fresher, tastier and more varied seafood than on this part of the coast. Indeed, three quarters of American lobsters and other fish are prepared here. Established in 1919, Acadia National Park extends across most of Mount Desert Island and it was private individuals, particularly the billionaire John Rockefeller, who gifted this land to the State. It is now a collection of conservation areas that assures the preservation of this unique East Coast combination of lakes and mountains. New England is the traditional face of the United States and the heart of America's past.

DVD. Over Series. 1 Hour. New England s landscape is arguably one of the most beautiful in the United States. How else can you explain Henry David Thoreau s celebrated description of nature in Walden? Many of America s renowned authors, like Thoreau, were born in the northeast region, including Ralph Waldo Emerson. Quotations from their works, along with poetry from longtime New England resident Robert Frost, are a charming addition to Over New England, which previously aired on PBS. Brief narrative passages also punctuate an original soundtrack during this relaxing tour of six beautiful states in one of the most significant historical regions in the country!

Over Videos. 103 Minutes. Over New England celebrates the region's landscapes and landmarks from one of the most exhilarating vantage points possible-from above. The six-state tour showcases Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. The journey is accompanied by an original soundtrack and brief narrative passages. Included are quotations from the works of Henry David Thoreau, Robert Frost and Ralph Waldo Emerson-all of whom were inspired by the beauty and power of the land itself. This program is a flowing portrait of classic New England-from red barns, white steeples and village greens to rugged coastlines, safe harbors and lighthouses alone in their watch by the sea. Special feature: Over Philadelphia puts you in the pilot's seat and takes you to the skies of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Set to original music by Tom Kellock, this program provides a unique perspective on the area's architecture, bridges, coastline and countryside.