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Colorado is truly spectacular! The Rocky Mountains, brilliant blue skies, ferocious storms, snow, steep canyons, swift cascading rivers, giant sand dunes, sandstone pinnacles, high desert ancient cliff dwellings and dinosaurs. At least that is what this program on Colorado is all about. Featured parks include: Rocky Mountain National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National...
82) Grand Canyon
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Grand Canyon National Park An inspiring landscape, The Grand Canyon in Arizona overwhelms our senses through its enormity! Unique combinations of geologic color and erosional forms decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and a mile deep. California Condors Reintroduction Grand Canyon National Park has become an important refuge for California condors and one of the best places on Earth to see them in the wild. One of the...
84) Wisconsin
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America's Dairyland is made up of small family farms like Castle Rock Organic Dairy, which takes great pride in delivering glass bottled milk directly to homes. Milwaukee is a city that has reinvented itself as a major tourist destination with sport stadiums, a new river walk and public market. Fellowship and a love of singing bring together four young men in the "Voices Only" barbershop quartet. Trek Bicycle Company makes more bicycles than any other...
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Featured parks include: Redwoods National and State Parks, Death Valley National Park, Mojave National Preserve, Sand to Snow National Monument, Castle Mountains National Monument, Mojave Trails National Monument, Joshua Tree National Park, Cabrillo National Monument, Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area, César Chavez National Monument, Pinnacles National Park, and Channel Islands National Park.
86) Oklahoma
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Rodeos, cowboys and the arts and skills of the old west are an intrinsic part of Oklahoma. From traditional family rodeos, barrel racing and bucking machines, it's life in the saddle. Cattle roundups for branding and vaccination bring families and friends together at the River Basin Ranch in Nowata. The world's largest stocker and feeder cattle market at Stockyards City handles the flow of cattle from a dozen states. In Oklahoma City the National...
87) Missouri
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The town of Hannibal on the Mississippi River was home of one of Missouri's favorite sons, Samuel Clemens…or Mark Twain. His characters come alive in Norman Rockwell's paintings at Mark Twain Museum - his wit never tires during performances of "Mark Twain Himself" by actor Richard Garey. Downriver, city of St. Louis is home to America's most visited National Monument, the Gateway Arch at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, and visit country's...
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Korea has distinct shopping districts and streets for specific kinds of commodities, featuring Namdaemun, Insadong and Myeongdong shopping areas. Enjoy the colorful changing of the guard ceremony at 14th century Gyeongbok Palace and tour Changdeok Palace built in the early 15th century. The Korean Folk Village near Suwon has performances of horsemanship, dance and acrobats. The resort city of Geongju is home to 52 UNESCO designated World Cultural...
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Featuring: The Statue of Liberty National Monument, Ellis Island, Federal Hall National Memorial, Castle Clinton National Monument, Governor's Island National Monument, Hamilton Grange National Memorial, African Burial Ground National Monument, Grant's Tomb National Memorial, Gateway National Recreation Area, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Home National Historic Site, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, Fire...
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Acacia sunrise, Secretary Bird, Stanford Milinga Guide Profile, Stanford's Nrorongoro Cracker Story, Playful Cheetah and cubs, Serengeti National Park Game Animals, Malaika Childrens Home, Various lodging available, Stanfords stories about Nrorongoro Crackers, Whistling Acacia, Strangling Fig, Dung Beetles & Elephant Damage to Baobob Tree.s, Interview with traveling women's group & Tarangire Baboons and any other animals not previously featured in...
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Golden Dorado & Life in the North provides an exciting experience in following the catch-and-release pursuit the Golden Dorado known for its ferocious behavior, with sizes ranging from a few pounds to over 60 pounds. Viewers also gain a fascinating glimpse of rural life in Northern Argentina, with video essays on the gauchos of Corrientes as they heard their cattle, the city of Salta, strolling the local markets of Jujuy, exploring Posadas, Itati...
92) Ohio
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Ohio is bordered by the Allegheny Mountains to the east and the farmlands of the Great Plains to the west. A century ago, Ohio's most famous residents, Orville and Wilber Wright, were two bicycle mechanics who ended up leaving their mark in aviation. Their shop in Dayton is now preserved by the National Park Service. In another nod to the history of flight, the United States Air Force Museum is just outside of the city. In Columbus, the state's capital,...
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The Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Conservation Area is arguably the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. The Serengeti Plain is a vast expanse of east African bush with over 11,500 square miles and was known as "Maasailand", named by early explorers for the people who lived here with the wild animals in remarkable harmony. Many believed their harmonious relationship was because they didn't eat wild animals, other than the Eland....
94) Patagonia
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Patagonia is a region which covers the southern half of Argentina stretching nearly 1000 miles from Neuquen province, south to Tierra del Fuego. This area has, for more than 30 years, captured the hearts of trout anglers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Visit Estancia El Palenque ranch, home to a healthy trout population along the Corcovado River in addition to being a working cattle ranch. Here you can be fishing in the morning, picnic on the...
95) Rhode Island
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Rhode Island has a proud tradition of independence and a number of historic firsts. The smallest state in the union is one of America's precious gems and a microcosm of New England. The first armed conflict with the British took place in Warwick, Rhode Island with the burning of the Gaspee, and the Industrial Revolution has its origins at Slater Mill. Preservation of history in the form of 18th century architecture is a major concern in Newport. Twentieth...
96) South Carolina
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From the Sea Islands to the "Upcountry", the state of South Carolina is the subject of this latest Discoveries…America program. Step back in time on a guided tour by horse drawn carriage through the streets of old Charleston, learning about this regions' colorful history and architecture. Meet a couple of self-described "basket cases" (basket weavers), and learn how they produce one of Charleston's signatures… exquisite handmade sweet grass...
97) Alabama
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On Dauphin Island, history buffs learn about Fort Gaines ("Damn the torpedoes - full speed ahead!") while nature lovers explore sandy beaches, estuaries of the island and heronry, home of many nesting Great Blue Herons. Offshore, oystermen working the gulf for generations, bring in an important harvest and component of the local economy. Sea Lab, marine science and education center, is home to Estuarium, a place where visiting students explore the...
98) Kansas
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Kansas Wheat Council tour takes researches to study crops. Cessna Aircraft is known as the company that "taught the world to fly". Dodge City a rip-roaring cow town in late 1800's focus' on tourism with old cemetery and false front western town. Cattle are still big business and bison are entering the scene at Smoky Hill Bison Co. In the badlands of Kansas, just north of Scott City there's Monument Rocks. Fossil detectives at Keystone Gallery have...
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Great Basin Geosphere is a unique 200,000 square mile piece of real estate. High desert and mountains cover 20% of the lower 48 United States... Including most of Nevada, southern Oregon, Idaho, Western Utah and a portion of eastern California. This vast area is much more than "just a desert." Featuring Great Basin National Heritage Area, Great Basin National Park & Nevada Northern Railway National Historic Landmark.
100) Nebraska
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Nebraska is America's 37th State. In Omaha, one of the state's most visited tourist attractions is the Henry Doorly Zoo. Here, spectacular exhibits including desert landscapes, gorillas, polar bears & rainforests. Father Edward Flanagan believed that "there is no such thing as a bad boy." In 1917 he created Boys Town (now Boys & Girls Town) as a unique refuge that offers help, hope & healing to troubled children. Among the corn & soybeans of rural...
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