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Dartmoor National Park Authority in the UK has scores of eco-friendly activities. And it's accessible to wheelchairs, walkers, bikes, foot, train, and car.

American prisoners of war described their treatment by the British as "ungenerous and inhuman." British officers subjected prisoners to "insult and unmerited oppression."

Something stalks the moors of England. There have been sightings of Alien Big Cats and spectral hounds, but few have been photographed. This mystery animal has several!

The Doone Run, Exmoor and North Devon Walking Festival and the Exmoor Perambulation are annual events to keep you fit and healthy in a glorious part of England.

Whether it's for golf, relaxation or walking, the West Country is a spectacular place to visit for family or couples. Golf and walk in the beautiful West Country.

During his career as an architect, Daniel Asher Alexander built a plethora of public buildings, many of which are still in use today.

Built high above the Teign River gorge in the county of Devon, this National Trust property is a reminder of both medieval architecture and Edwardian life.

A few charming eateries and drinkeries offer travelers a window onto Devon village life, as well as great food and drink, in historic buildings in town and on Dartmoor.

Arthur Conan Doyle's novel "Hound of the Baskervilles" was set in Devon, but Clyro Court in Wales, home of Conan Doyle's friends, the Baskervilles, is the likely model.

A recent boom in camping holidays has prompted UK equipment manufacturer to re-launch its Wild Country range of family tents.

Guna Peak was donated to Orange County as open space for permanent public use. It also is the site of a five-million-gallon reservoir essential to wildfire protection.

A great destination for holidays: lazy beach days, historical houses, literary trails and walking routes. Doone Valley, Jamaica Inn, Westward Ho! and Dashwood Country.

Trail hiking in Laguna Beach is a smart way to get the most out of a budget vacation to this Southern California resort town while enjoying the best coast scenery.

Letterboxing is a combination of a craft and a game, a treasure hunt of sorts. Any age can enjoy this creative hobby, which will exercise both body and mind.

Exmoor National Park in southwest England straddles Somerset and Devon. Places to stay includes hotels, country cottages, b&bs, farms, and guesthouses.

The Hound of the Baskevilles, by Arthur Conan Doyle, shows the great scientific detective Sherlock Holmes in a novel with distinctly Gothic tendencies.

Ski Vermont introduces Nordic Quest-a treasure hunt for families carried out on cross-country skis or snowshoes.

Letterboxing is a child-friendly hobby that can be enjoyed outdoors; try it on your next family vacation!

Cryptid panthers are called Alien Big Cats, ABCs; however this one is the size of domestic cats. There are theories and controversy about this mysterious Irish feline.

Help save Butterflies by planting a Buddleia Bush or by letting the nettles grow? Every grower can do something to preserve this beautiful insect.

In The Hound of the Baskervilles Sherlock Holmes faces his most challenging case yet.

From goat racing in Weymouth to Cheddar's spectacular caves, the South West of England offers a host of activities and attractions for all the family.

The co-founder of a British publishing house revisits, explores and reminisces about places and old friends throughout mainland Britain.

Lonely Planet Guide to Devon, Cornwall and Southwest England also covers Dorset and Somerset, with travel advice on where to stay, what to see and do in the West Country.

Published in 2009, 150th anniversary of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's birth, this new edition of his Sherlock Holmes mysteries includes all four novels and 56 short stories.

This 14-mile scenic branch railway line runs into the heart of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There are 66 of the best English hotels in the 2008/9 Zagat Guide to the World's Top Hotels, Resorts and Spas, rating 1400 great places to stay. Here's the Top Ten.

Lyttelton was said to have spent a night in a haunted room. He had a premonitory dream of his own death. His ghost appeared to a close friend on the night he died.

Dressed to Kill was the final installment in the popular series starring Rathbone As Holmes and Bruce as Dr. Watson. Not a perfect movie, it is still enjoyable today.

Britain is renowned for its eccentricities and its budget accommodation scene is no exception. Quirky cheap digs in the UK include a First Class train and a lighthouse.