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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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The Wright Brothers made first powered flight in North Carolina, today there's a monument to their achievement, & museum with replica of their original flyer. Kitty Hawk Kites bring passion of flying with ultra lights and kite boards. Hang gliding classes are popular in Jockey's Ridge, a natural sand dune on the Outer Banks. Wilmington is historic city with waterfront with over 200 historic buildings, historic homes, museums & antique shops. Community's...
3) 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...
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Kyoto, formerly the imperial capital where royalty held court for over 1000 years, is one of Japan's most beautiful cities. In the 21st century Kyoto remains the cultural capital with over 2000 temples & shrines. Featuring: Kyoto Train Station, 400 year old Nishiki Market, Gion Teahouses and Arashiama District Gardens including Tenru-ji Zen Temple & Garden, Moss Garden & Bamboo Forest. Remarkably, twenty percent of Kyoto's population is involved...
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The Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation District is a world heritage site, which includes an entire ecosystem within the crater walls containing extraordinary depth and beauty. Referred to by many as the 8th natural wonder of the world and the "Eden" of Africa, the crater floor covers over 100 square miles and is 2000 feet deep. The Ngorongoro Conservation District is a vast piece of real estate covering over 3200 square miles. The Crater though perhaps...
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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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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,...
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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...
10) 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....
11) 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...
12) 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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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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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...
15) 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...
16) 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...
17) The Emerald Isle
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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...
18) 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...
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) 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...
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