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Aerial America
Take off on a thrilling flight across America. This epic series offers rare glimpses of our nation's most treasured landmarks, all seen from breathtaking heights. From busy cityscapes to quiet landscapes, we capture the history and the pageantry of our amazing country, which is as diverse as the people who occupy it.
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Episode Guide
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Alabama
Buckle up and "Roll Tide" as we journey over diverse landscapes and historical landmarks, that collectively tell the tale of Sweet Home Alabama.
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Alaska's Call of the Wild
Answer Alaska's "call of the wild," in a state rife with postcard-perfect beauty and lethal dangers.
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Alaska's Fire and Ice
Find out why everything about Alaska is larger, tougher and more extreme than any other state.
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Amazing Destinations
Join us on this cross-country tour over iconic and unknown sights, and discover a side of America that you've never seen before.
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Arizona
Explore Arizona's remarkable history and its awe-inspiring landscapes, spectacular sunsets, and infamous gunfights.
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Arkansas
Delve into Arkansas, America's wild interior, from the Mississippi River bottomlands to towering mountain peaks.
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Best Small Towns
Join us on a cross-country tour over our nation's most fascinating small towns.
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Beyond Hollywood
Join us on a coast-to-coast tour of countless locations made famous by Hollywood's greatest films.
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Boston 24
From the Citgo sign and the Green Monster to its heroes past and present, this is a sky-high, up-close look at Boston.
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California
Buckle up for a non-stop flight as we soar over California's wine country, scenic coastlines, and more.
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Colorado
Colorado is a state with a history, marked by war, a gold rush and legendary bank robberies. Through it all, Colorado remains a feast for the eyes.
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Connecticut
From sleeping giants to Captain Kidd's buried treasure, Connecticut isn't as quaint as you think.
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Dallas-Fort Worth
Take a thrilling ride over Cowboys and Mavericks, the Horseshoe, and other Dallas-Fort Worth marvels.
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Florida
Soar over the metropolis of Miami and the spring break mecca: Panama City. This is a first-class Floridian vacation and you have a window seat!
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Georgia
This aerial tour of Georgia, the Empire State of the South, offers a view you've never seen before.
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Great Cities
Embrace the city life on a coast-to-coast bird's-eye look at Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and more.
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Hawaii
From Molokai to Maui, discover the stunning landscapes of Hawaii's eight major islands without ever touching the ground.
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Idaho
Soar over Idaho and explore this state's most unexpected sites, from Hell's Canyon to breathtaking waterfalls.
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Illinois
Soar across Illinois' wide-open skies and over the Windy City on this breathtaking aerial tour of the Land of Lincoln.
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Indiana
Did you know 65% of the U.S. population lives within a day's drive of Indianapolis? Discover this and other secrets of Indiana.
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Iowa
Come to the state where the tractor was invented, John Wayne was born, and farmland stretches far and wide: Iowa.
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Kansas
Enjoy this soaring tour through Kansas, the Sunflower State.
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Kentucky
With its rich history and breathtaking beauty, Kentucky is a stunning, hard-won paradise, best viewed from high above.
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Louisiana
Visit Louisiana, the state where the Big Muddy comes to an end and the Big Easy comes to life.
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Made in the USA
Celebrate the U.S.A's crowning industrial achievements and the people behind them.
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Maine
Discover how Maine's rich resources and cast of characters have helped shape the nation.
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Man-Made Marvels
From the Statue of Liberty to the Space Needle and everything in between, soar over America's greatest man-made wonders.
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Maryland & Delaware
Discover Maryland and Delaware, two small states of great historical significance.
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Massachusetts
Take a flight over Massachusetts, the birthplace of revolutionaries, spanning hundreds of years and just as many spectacular sights.
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Michigan
Discover Michigan's diverse history and its visionaries who built empires, started unions, and helped win a World War.
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Minnesota
Soar over Minnesota, where the mighty Mississippi begins and the blue Midwestern sky never ends.
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Mississippi
Take flight on this journey over Mississippi, a land of hospitality, beauty, and complexity.
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Missouri
Find out the origins of the pen name Mark Twain, the Missouri Bootheel, and other strange Show Me State stories.
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Montana
Montana: Big skies, big adventure, and big spirits.
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Natural Wonders
From the Appalachian Trail to the Rockies and from the Grand Canyon to the Great Lakes, behold America's natural wonders.
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Nebraska
Soar above the Cornhusker State's vast farms, towering spires, desolate badlands, and gleaming cities.
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Nevada
Discover the highs and lows of Nevada's history, and the booms and busts that have defined it.
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New England
Travel across New England's harbors, rocky peaks, battlefields, and more as we celebrate the birthplace of the American Revolution.
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New Hampshire
Discover the sights and stories of New Hampshire, from Concord to White Mountain State Park and beyond.
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New Jersey
Take a flight over New Jersey's shores, pines, and boardwalks and discover a land of unique beauty and dramatic history.
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New Mexico
See what brought Billy the Kid, the makers of the atomic bomb and perhaps even visitors from far away galaxies to New Mexico.
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New York
Explore New York's amazing beauty, from the roaring Niagara Falls to a city full of abundant architectural heritage and infamous residents.
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New York City 24
Take a 24-hour tour over the city of New York and discover what it really takes to keep this mega-city running, day and night.
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North Carolina
North Carolina is home to mysteries, giant industries, and coastal beauty.
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Northern California
Visit the region that's home to massive earthquakes, hippie protests, gold rushes, and your computer: Northern California.
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Ohio
Take flight over the Buckeye State and witness centuries of American history etched in its soil.
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Oklahoma
This flight over Oklahoma is the home of famous "Okies" Will Rogers, Brad Pitt, and Geronimo.
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On the Water
Soar above the rivers, wetlands, and other waterways that have given America a legacy of landscapes we still revere.
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Oregon
Oregon: From Crater Lake to the High Cascades to the perilous Pacific coastline, this state is full of natural beauty.
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Pennsylvania
Whether you prefer cheese steak or chocolate, Andy Warhol or Rocky Balboa, this aerial tour of Pennsylvania has something for everyone!
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Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands
Discover the stories of two breathtaking Caribbean lands and their fascinating paths to becoming U.S. territories.
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Rhode Island
See Rhode Island from the sky and witness the East Coast's tiny gleaming treasure.
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Roadside Attractions
From Plymouth Rock to the PCH, take a coast-to-coast journey and explore America's great attractions of the open road.
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South Carolina
Take flight on a journey that showcases South Carolina's rich and diverse history.
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Southern California
Take a sunny, scenic flight over Southern California's beaches, deserts, mountains and sprawling City of Angels.
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Tennessee
Join us as we soar high above Tennessee, the Volunteer State.
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Texas
From humble beginnings to boastful proclamations, see why "everything's bigger" in Texas.
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The Dakotas
This lofty journey over North Dakota highlights the Roughrider State's grand beauty.
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The Great Plains
Soar over the Great Plains, home of jaw-dropping landmarks, breathtaking beauty, and heart-stopping forces of nature.
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The South
Take flight over a region defined by tobacco roads, Smoky Mountains, Gulf Shores, and rich history.
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The Wild West
Soar over the Alamo, the Oregon Trail, and other landmarks that tell the legendary and unknown stories of the Wild West.
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Trailblazers
Take a cross-country tour over American landmarks made famous by George Washington, Thomas Edison, and more.
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Utah
From the unearthly pinnacles of Arches National Park to the blinding white terrain of the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah has an alien beauty that you must see to believe.
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Vermont
This aerial tour over Vermont captures the beauty and history of a state that chose its own path.
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Virginia
Virginia proudly celebrates its past without losing its sense of fun and history.
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Washington
Experience all sides of Washington State, from thousands of feet in the air.
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Washington, DC
Take off above the city where Lincoln was shot, MLK had a dream, Nixon's scandal broke, and America held its ground.
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West Virginia
This flight across West Virginia's towering peaks reveals why John Denver called it "almost heaven."
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Wilderness
Take a cross-country flight over icy landscapes in Alaska's Denali, vast wetlands in Florida's Everglades, and over 100 million acres of badlands, deserts, and mountains.
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Wisconsin
Go beyond beer and dairy, and discover the rich history and dazzling natural wonders of Wisconsin.
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Wyoming
Soar over Wyoming and explore the fertile landscapes that first lured men like Jim Bridger out West in search of furs and game.
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Yellowstone
Take flight over Yellowstone's towering mountains, gushing geysers, and multi-colored springs.