08 December 2011

Northeast Region

The Northeast region includes these states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Northeast region is located in the upper right hand corner of our big map. To see a map of the Northeast region, click here.

The climate for the Northeast region are often pretty mild. Winter is the harshest season because they receive a lot of snow and it can be very cold. Summers are better, but they can get up to 100 degrees! Like the Midwest, spring and fall are usually the best seasons because it isn't too hot or cold. To see a map of tempratures click here.

Landforms in the Northeast can include rivers, mountains, rolling hills and valleys. There is also some grasslands and forests. Along the coast, you can find plenty of rocky cliffs. Major rivers in the northeast are the Hudson river, the Potomac river, the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Atlantic Ocean. To see a map of landforms click here.

There are a ton of places to visit in the Northeast. Here are some natural landmarks to see:

Niagara Falls
Adirondack State Park
Lake Champlain
The Atlantic Coast

Other common travel destinations are:

New York City, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Boston, Massachusetts
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Bar Harbor, Maine
Gettysburg National Military Park

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