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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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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...
3) Nevada
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Boom and Bust has characterized the state of Nevada since the beginning. Numerous ghost towns attest to the failed aspirations of many, and stand in sharp contrast to the growth and success of modern Las Vegas - the "Last great American boomtown". Learn how this small watering hole in the middle of the desert became the tourism and convention capital of the world and take a peek inside the world of casino design. Visit Lake Mead, Hoover Dam,...
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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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Irish dance with the Bru Boru dance troupe, castles and cathedrals of Dublin, beautiful countrysides with ancient ruins, experience local horse racing and other favorite community sports and entertainment activities, explore the historic inland waterways and learn about the ancient construction of the canalways, locks and bridges, meet with locks keepers and barge owners, visit Irish Pubs, the city of Dublin, historic Clonmel, Hoare Abbey, meet Irish...
6) Connecticut
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Connecticut is an historic collection of treasures with deep connections to the sea and proud agricultural traditions. The Brooklyn Fair is one of the best in New England where visitors learn about farming, animals and hot-rod tractors at the tractor pulling competition. At the Rich's dairy farm, the family pre-dawn ritual is milking, and sometimes they work their land the old-fashioned way with horse drawn machinery. When they're not milking cows...
7) Michigan
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It's all about water in Michigan…a large and magnificent state that is bordered on multiple sides by three Great Lakes – Michigan, Superior and Huron. Outdoor recreation takes place on snow and ice in the winter, and on the water in the summer. Detroit, aka the "motor city" is famous as the birthplace of the automobile. The MotorCities Automobile Heritage Area contains a number of historical sites and museums dedicating to preserving the region's...
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A scenic adventure exploring some of the Basque country's most spectacular scenery, the remarkable Frank Geary designed Guggenheim museum in Bilbao; the resort community of San Sebastian; 3,000 year old dolmans; the famous lace makers of Camarinas; commercial fishing; and a visit to the harvest fields of the world's most expensive spice, Saffron.
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Featuring six National Park entities in Washington State. All are considered by the National Park Service as National Parks, though only two are so named. Each location is unique, with special qualities that require a personal visit to fully appreciate the beauty, impact and worth of each. A few hours drive from Seattle, WA, Olympic National Park is filled with sea stacked beaches, massive piles of driftwood and tidepools, 3rd rainiest place in...
10) North Dakota
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North Dakota, a place of subtle beauty and legendary icons of the American West. The Fort Seward Wagon Train gives folks the opportunity to travel across the North Dakota prairie in covered wagons. Bee Keeper Bob Morlock tends his bees which contributes to North Dakota being #1 in honeyproduction. Dakota Growers reveals the nation's 3rd largest pasta company and in Gwinner, Bobcat opens their doors to a peek at their newest "big boys toys." At Jamestown's...
11) New Mexico
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A spectacular desert landscape with ruins and relics of ancient cultures… invigorating outdoor activities…world famous cuisine… & nighttime skies that invite stargazing… these are New Mexico. The mystique of the state's Native American tribes is intrinsic to the Land of Enchantment. Pueblo Indians are the only Native Americans to continuously occupy their traditional lands, pueblo style of architecture is imitated statewide. Taos Pueblo...
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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...
13) 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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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...
15) Washington D.C
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Washington D.C. is not only the Capitol of the United States; it's also the home of The National Park Service. Each year, millions of people visit and enjoy the National Mall and Memorial Parks with over 65 other attractions scattered around and within the District of Columbia. Featuring: The National Mall & Memorial Parks, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, United States Holocaust...
16) 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...
18) Washington DC
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The Capitol of the United States of America is the world's most recognizable icon of freedom. The first planned city in America, Washington D.C. has become the country's grandest repository of national institutions, historical relics, museums, monuments and memorials...Here too, are museums of the Smithsonian Institution, The National Archives and The Library of Congress. The National Zoo provides a change of pace while visiting the many historic...
19) El Corazon
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Features Madrid, it's museums and nightlife including the Prado; the Palacio El Escorial; the central plateau; Segovia, with it's exceptional Roman aqueduct; Avila, a city with some of the best preserved medieval walls in Europe; Toros Guisando with stone bull carvings from the Iberian era; Toledo and it's famous Damasquinado artisans.
20) Hawaii
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Hawaii...a collection of volcanic islands that is an enchanting tropical paradise. The Big Island: Volcanoes National Park with nature's spectacular display of unharnessed power. The Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA) provides scientists and businesses unique opportunities in developing sustainable aquaculture and renewable energy sources, from seahorses to Kona Kampachi. Oahu: The 11th biggest city in the U.S. (Honolulu) and its...
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