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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...
3) Arkansas
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Eureka Springs takes great pride in her treasures including Victorian houses, narrow winding streets, the haunted Crescent Hotel and nearby Thorn Crown Chapel. Mountain View is the folk music capital of the world where musicians come and gather outside the courthouse to play music. The Ozark Folk Center has an interpretive facility that educates the public on traditional Ozark arts and crafts. At Serenity Farm Breads, everything is made from healthy...
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Tarangire National Park lies to the south of the large open grass plains of southern Maasailand and is the best-kept secret on the "northern safari circuit". This park has the largest population of Elephants anywhere in Tanzania. Its sparse vegetation, strewn with Baobab and Acacia trees, makes it an incredible location. Baobab trees are one of the world's oldest trees and can survive up to 3000 years. Families of elephants play, graze and rest around...
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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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Crater Lake is America's deepest lake and scientists consider it to be the cleanest and clearest large body of water in the world! It's vibrant blue color is a testament to it's purity and depth and is fed almost entirely by rain and snowfall, which averages 38-44 feet per year. Oregon's Mount Mazama collapsed after a major eruption thousands of years ago resulting in this spectacular natural jewel located in the Pacific Northwest. The lake is...
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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...
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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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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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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...
11) 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...
12) Kentucky
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Kentucky is a mosaic of cultures and activities. Whether it's the world's fastest racing thoroughbreds, the finest bourbon, or home run-hitting major league baseball bats. Meet artist Mitchell Tolle, who shares his insights into Kentucky and his own experience growing up there and becoming one of the country's foremost water colorist. Experience one of the world's largest thoroughbred auctions at Keeneland Horse Auction, where it can only take minutes...
13) New York
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For many, New York City is the center of the universe. Global headquarters for some of the world's most distinguished corporations and home of the United Nations, New York Stock Exchange, theaters, museums, subways and so much more - there's no place on earth quite like the Big Apple. Most people first think of the hustle and bustle of New York City, but forget there are also neighborhoods, farmers markets and of course, Central Park that give...
14) Colorado
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The Rocky Mountains form the backdrop to an historic and adventurous journey through the state of Colorado. Enjoy the wildlife and scenery of Rocky Mountain National Park. Take a ride on the cog railway to the top of Pikes Peak where "America the Beautiful' was written more than 100 years ago. Visit Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods. Discover Denver…the "mile-high city" for a "Taste of Colorado" food fair, and visit Winter Park where ski runs...
15) 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...
16) 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...
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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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The Golden Triangle of India actually covers three of the most beautiful and captivating cities of the country: Delhi (the capital of India), Agra (the city of Taj) and Jaipur (the desert land of Rajput kings). India's Taj Mahal is an admired masterpiece that combines elements of Indian, Islamic, Persian and Turkish design and style into one of the world's seven wonders. It was built as a result of "love at first sight" along the banks of the River...
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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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Missions Concepción, San José, San Juan Capistrano & Espada. Frontier missions were established by Catholic religious orders to spread Christianity among the local natives. Built in the mid to late 1700's, these four missions are active catholic parishes holding regular services. Discover and explore the importance of this critical part of America's history. The Alamo... Perhaps the most widely known...
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