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1) Alaska
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At Denali National Park visitors come to see Mt. McKinley, the spectacular scenery and wildlife on the 60 mile drive into the Denali Backcountry Lodge. A journey to Denali by rail on the Alaska Railroad gives travelers the opportunity to relax and enjoy the passing scenery of the rugged Alaskan wilderness. Ferries on the Alaska Marine Highway System bring visitors north from Bellingham, WA to a variety of ports along the Inside Passage. Sitka is...
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Enjoy a visit to Acadia National Park, the crown jewel of the North Atlantic Coast. Travel through history and learn about the political, economic, social, cultural, and demographic changes after the civil, industrial and revolutionary wars. Appreciate the world's greatest inventor, American conservationists, sculptor art, former presidents, women's rights, and natural wonders along the way. This program features over a dozen National Park sites throughout...
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Arusha National Park is considered to be a gem in Tanzania's 'Northern Safari Circuit', just 40 minutes drive from the safari gateway town of Arusha, Tanzania's second largest city and the local street markets there. The major peaks of Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru surround the park and Giraffes greet you as soon as you pass the park gates. From the green swamps and thick forest to Ngurdoto Crater to the shallow alkaline lakes, Arusha National Park...
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This is the second of three programs in the Discoveries...Vietnam series and visits farmers during rice harvest telling the compelling story of how this country has transformed in recent years from famine to feast. Experience many different kinds of markets... produce, fish, dry goods & even floating markets! Journey back in time to the Unesco World Heritage Sites of 16-17th century Hoi An, 4th-13th century religious and political capital of...
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This 4th program in the "Discoveries… Ireland" series explores many of this island's historic gems. There are so many heritage sites in Ireland that you'd probably need a lifetime just to scratch the surface of it's spectacular history. Ireland's turbulent past gave rise to many castles, abbeys, moats & fortified houses scattered throughout the country & truly paved the way for the island's optimistic present & future. From world heritage ruins...
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For centuries the Japanese warred among themselves and their neighbors, creating a colorful, rich and sometimes brutal legacy. Intriguing to outsiders for centuries, modern Japan is no less so In the 21st century. Featured locations: Tsukiji Fish Market & Tuna Auction, Senso Ji Buddhist Temple, Roppongi Hills, Ginza Shopping District, Ueno Park & Cherry Blossoms, Hakone, Owakudani Boiling Valley & Mount Fuji, Nikko & Shogun Tokugawa's Mausoleum, Takayama...
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America's first settlers arrived in Provincetown. Monuments to the pilgrims abound in this seaside community. The Dolphin Fleet was the originator of East Coast whale watching and is home to such species as Humpback, Finback & Minke whales. Arts Dune Tours has guided visitors on historic sand dunes of Cape Cod National Seashore for over 50 years. Captain Bob Luce guides Striper Fishing off the Cape. The Cape Cod Canal is a crucial waterway. In Plymouth,...
8) Louisiana
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Take to the streets of New Orleans by horse drawn carriage and visit some of the city's most popular attractions including a stop at Café Dumond, the French Quarter & Jackson Square. At the School of Cooking you'll learn as much about history as you will food. In the evening, Bourbon Street comes alive with jazz musicians and tourists. Journey by rail on the country's oldest streetcars past the elegant and historic mansions of the Garden District....
9) Pennsylvania
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Journey back in time through cobbled streets of Philadelphia and uncover a wealth of national treasures – the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the U.S. Constitution to name a few. Nearby, Valley Forge puts the American Revolution into context at the National Center for American Revolution and Gettysburg is an important historical shrine. Visit an artist's studio in the woods where Wharton Esherick, an important American artist and sculptor worked...
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From Iguazu Falls and the Ibera Marsh in the subtropical north to Peninsula Valdes in the Patagonia region you can experience the land of hundreds of bird species, monkeys, Rheas, Guanacos, Burrowing Owls, Orca Whales, Megellanic Penguins, Sea Lions, & Elephant Seals.
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Life in 21st century Vietnam... From the Mekong Delta in the south all to way to the Chinese border in the north. This program focuses on how the country re-invented itself, emerging from economic chaos to a significant player on the world stage. Spectacular scenery of this Southeast Asia gem, including features on Halong Bay, ancient caves and Karst formations. Rice harvesting, Vinh Long market, Hanoi's famous Water Puppet Theater & the country's...
12) Indiana
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Indiana's north shore is a great industrial center with giant sand dunes nearby. The third largest Amish population lives in northern Indiana and the Shipshewana Flea Market & Auction is quite a draw. Indianapolis is the crossroads of America and the RV/MH Museum in Elkhart shows the evolution of the motor home industry through a collection of vintage RVs going back to 1913. Evansville is a small town on the Ohio River with a new riverfront area and...
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Explored and claimed by Christopher Columbus on his first voyage in 1492, the island of Hispaniola became a springboard for Spanish conquest of the Caribbean and the American mainland. The Dominican Republic is now the number one tourist destination in the Caribbean, surpassing Puerto Rico for the first time in 40 years! Kiteboarding is the hottest new water sport in the world and Cabarete is the place to be. This small Caribbean town has the reputation...
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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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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...
17) Glacier & Craters of the Moon and other National Park Service sites and attractions in Montana & Ida
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Glacier National Park was established in 1910 and later deemed an International Biosphere Reserve, this "Crown Of The Continent" is truly spectacular. Hiking, wilderness & wildlife viewing opportunities abound. One of the most amazing highlights is a sight-seeing drive on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve is a vast ocean of lava flows with islands of cinder cones and sagebrush. Three special kinds of pahoehoe...
18) Delaware
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Delaware...The first state in the union is also one of the smallest, and who's number one industry is agriculture! Dover is an historic city where the first state ratified the Constitution. The "Celebration of Freedom Air Show" is held at Dover Air Force Base and includes precision aerobatic flying in addition to the Air Force Thunderbirds. Delaware is a beautiful state…without any national parks. Delaware beaches attract thousands of visitors...
19) South Dakota
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In South Dakota they don't just carve stone, they carve entire mountains! In the Black Hills, Mt. Rushmore is one of the great icons of America. A few miles away, is a work in progress, The Crazy Horse Memorial. The dreams of man manifested by the determination of a single family's hard work & perseverance. One of the greatest events of the year, takes place in Custer State Park. The annual Buffalo Roundup attracts over 8000 spectators to...
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial: Nearly three million visitors a year come to marvel at the majestic beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota and to learn about the birth, growth, development and the preservation of the USA through the largest piece of public art on the planet. Badlands National Park: Formed by the geologic forces of deposition and erosion leaving striking geologic deposits containing one of the world's richest fossil beds. 244,000...
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