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1) Alaska
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Alaska, the last frontier! Every trip to Alaska is extraordinary. The adventure, by land, air or sea is filled with wonderful experiences of awe-inspiring beauty, phenomenal wildlife and colorful human characters. One way to make the effort even more memorable is to drive the Alaska Highway, enjoying the journey through western Canada starting at Alaska Highway mile 0 in Dawson Creek, British Colombia and officially ending at Delta Junction at the...
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California is home to over two dozen National Parks. From the tallest trees in the world, Redwoods; to one of the hottest places on earth, Death Valley; punctuated by many parks in between. Featured parks include Joshua Tree; Pinnacles; Channel Islands; and much more, including a variety of National Monuments.
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A travelogue that explores all the spectacular natural treasures of Colorado. Includes visits to the following Colorado parks: Rocky Mountain; Mesa Verde; Great Sand Dunes; Black Canyon of the Gunnison; Colorado national monument; Curecanti; Dinosaur national monument; Florissant Fossil Beds; and Yucca House.
8) Hawaii
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The Hawaiian Islands are the most remote major island group on Earth.
11) Yellowstone
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This video essay takes you through the changing of the seasons at Yellowstone National Park in spring and winter.
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Mount Rainier and it's neighboring sister, Mount St. Helens are two of North America's most photographed & explosive volcanoes in the Cascade Volcanic Arc, extending from Southwestern Canada to Northern California. One is an eruption in waiting, while the other is known as the most active volcano in the contiguous United States.
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In 1942, in reaction to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States government ordered more than 110,000 men, women & children to leave their homes & unjustly imprisoned them in remote, military-style camps. The National Park Service has preserved several camp locations as a reminder of the fragility of American civil liberties. Densho.org preserves irreplaceable firsthand accounts of survivors, to explore principles of democracy and promote...
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Utah is rich in national parks, three of which are featured in this program in addition to national monuments and a national recreation area showcasing the spectacular natural splendor of southern Utah. Discover America's national parks, such as Zion and Bryce Canyon, and monuments, such as Lake Powell, Lee's Ferry, and the Colorado River, which are included in the Rainbow Bridge national monument.
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There are dozens of National Park entities in the desert southwest of the US and this program visits some of the parks through the eyes of dedicated National Park rangers. Parks featured in this program include: TEXAS • Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park • Chamizal National Memorial • Big Bend National Park • Big Thicket National Preserve • Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument • Guadalupe Mountains National Park. NEW MEXICO...
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Wyoming is home to six of Americas National Parks including its first National Park & first National Monument. Featuring: Teton National Park - The Teton Range is where you can explore over 200 miles of trails, float & fish the Snake River or enjoy the serenity of this remarkable location. Elk & breathtaking mountains are a site to behold! In winter & summer Grand Teton & Jackson Hole Wyoming are the perfect destination for the entire family.
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"Travel to the one of the most remote National Parks, The Dry Tortugas, off the southern most tip of the United States, Key West, Florida [with a] journey aboard the Yankee Freedom, a 100-foot catamaran. [The] area is known for its famous bird and marine life, its legends of pirates, sunken gold, and its military past. [At] Fort Jefferson, the strategic location of the Dry Tortugas brought a large number of vessels through its surrounding waters as...
20) Washington D.C
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Enjoy the National Mall and Memorial Parks, and over 65 other attractions scattered around and within the District of Columbia.