Beyond Your Backyard

In this episode Erik The Travel Guy is your guide on a historical journey to the scene of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War - The Battle of Gettysburg. You'll walk in the footprints of President Abraham Lincoln and learn why so many visitors are coming to Adams County, Pennsylvania for a part of American history - and a pint of their famous handcrafted apple cider!

Beyond Your Backyard travels to Montgomery County, Virginia to learn about some cutting-edge scientific research going on at Virginia Tech. Erik will also show you how to make the perfect Bison Burger and visits a hidden gem that serves the best fish tacos in the state!

Fun in the Sun is given a whole new meaning in this episode as Erik The Travel Guy takes you down to Mile Zero to set sail and get some step by step snorkel instruction. He catches the island vibe on Duval Street, learns how to play a conch shell and shows you how to make an authentic Key Lime Pie with a local celebrity, Kermit.

The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Region is bursting at the seams with outdoor recreation for the whole family. In this episode, Erik learns more about the timber industry, how to make Moonshine and meets the world's most famous weather-predicting groundhog!

Beyond Your Backyard goes back in time and learns about American life in Colonial Williamsburg. Erik The Travel Guy steps into the shoes of an early American settler in this historic triangle where he takes up arms and learns all about the proper way to fire a musket, ax-throwing, the honest slave story, and how to make delicious ginger biscuits.

Step off the beaten path in the breathtakingly beautiful Bahamas. Erik The Travel Guy shows you the best beaches, where the locals go to get fresh Conch fritters and steps in the kitchen to show you how to make mojito chicken!

Washington DC is a true company town and that company is the United States federal government. Erik tours the monuments and learns why DC is a district and not a US state and gets in the kitchen with a chef who shows us his own brand of soul food!

In this episode of Beyond Your Backyard, Erik travels to New Orleans, Louisiana to uncover the secrets behind the distinct vibe synonymous with amazing food, live music and fun.

The episode travels to the heart of Texas to feel the warmth of the friendly locals. Erik learns how to shoot trap and uncover the secrets to this quaint yet vibrant destination including the George HW Bush Presidential Library, Texas A&M and more!

Erik shows you what you need to know about this iconic Midwestern city. He learns how and why water plays a major role in the city's development including its cutting edge architecture. He tours navy Pier, learn the secret behind the famous Chicago-style hot dog and the very spot where the brownie was invented.

Get ready to explore a gorgeous part of the United States! Erik and the crew start at Lake Tahoe and work their way south to Yosemite National Park. Outdoor recreation, and panning for gold are part of the fun!