America From Above The West

Season 1
To fly over the natural landmarks of the American West is to behold a land dominated by the forces of nature Over the eons volcanoes earthquakes fire and water have carved these lands and turned them into visual feast As we fly over we marvel at the sweeping vistas and wonder what wersquove been missingnbsp
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  1. S1 E1 - Montana Glacier National Park to the Chinese Wall

    26min
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    This journey begins at the breathtaking Lake McDonald nestled within the dense forest of Montanas Glacier National Park one of Mother Natures greatest achievements We then travel south down the Going to the Sun Road past the Flathead River to the imposing Chief Mountain Finally we head down the valley to Logan Pass over fields of wild flowers that carpet the ground
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  2. S1 E2 - Montana Bitterroot Mountains to Flathead Lake

    26min
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    This journey begins on the border of western Montana in the Bitterroot Mountain Range We enter the Kootenai National Forest for our first look at some of the countrys most pristine bodies of water as well as the engineering masterpiece that is the Libby Dam Our journey concludes with an exploration of the stunning scenery around Flathead Lake
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  3. S1 E3 - Montana Butte to Deer Lodge

    26min
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    Kicking off from the old mining town of Butte head west to Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest Next is the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains Rock Creek and the mining city of Granite
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  4. S1 E4 - Montana Gates of the Mountains to Bannock Ghost Town

    26min
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    We begin on the Great Plains by the Gates of the Mountains where the Missouri River flows through a spectacular gorge To the south is Montanas Capital Helena with a fine cathedral and state house built at the end of the 19th century Huge numbers of visitors head for Montana for the beautiful and varied landscape and the city of Bozeman stands surrounded by mountains rivers and forests
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  5. S1 E5 - Montana Great Falls to Big Horn Canyon

    26min
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    Our journey begins at Great Falls and follows the river east to the Missouri Breaks Following the rugged and unique landscape we make our way to Makoshika State Park with its strange rock formations We then visit the battle site of Little Bighorn before venturing to Bighorn Canyon
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  6. S1 E6 - Montana Missoula to Hungry Horse Dam

    26min
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    Our journey begins in Missoula the only city on our route and home to the University of Montana We then head deep into the Flathead National Forest a refuge for the once endangered bison Its then north to the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex one of Americas finest achievements in conservation Finally we fly north again along the vast range of the Rocky Mountains
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  7. S1 E7 - Nebraska Oglala National Grassland to Scotts Bluff

    26min
    TV-PG
    This journey begins following the extensive Nebraskan railway system out into the Oglala Grasslands From there well fly south to Fort Robinson State Park once the site of ferocious battles between American Indians and early European settlers Well pass oldwest style stagecoaches and galloping herds of buffalo as we head to the town of Alliance a historic center of the Wild West  
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  8. S1 E8 - Nebraska Lincoln to Bowing Ranch

    26min
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    This journey begins at the Homestead National Monument before heading north to Lincoln and Omaha We then travel to Fort Atkinson and head west to discover tanking on the Middle Loup River Finally we journey to Bowing Ranch a working cattle ranch that has remained unchanged for over a century
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  9. S1 E9 - Nebraska Chimney Rock to Fort Kearney

    26min
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    This journey begins at Chimney Rock one of Nebraskas best known natural wonders From there we follow the North Platte River to Lake McConaughy with its sandy shores a popular place for holiday makers Following the river east we come to the city of North Platte and one of biggest railroad yards in the world
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  10. S1 E10 - Nevada The Painted Desert to Las Vegas

    26min
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    We begin on the eastern edge of the Painted Desert in Arizona before traveling to one of the most well preserved meteor craters on earth We then head north to one of the largest manmade lakes in the US Lake Powell before traveling to the Marble Canyon and Grand Canyon Finally we go southwest to Las Vegas the city of lights built in the middle of nowhere
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  11. S1 E11 - South Dakota Spearfish to Mount Rushmore

    26min
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    This journey begins in the open grassland around Spearfish on the west side of the state before heading south into the Black Hills National Forest To the south is Rapid City the second largest conurbation in South Dakota and a center for tourism because nearby is one of the most popular attractions in the whole of the United States Mount Rushmore
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  12. S1 E12 - South Dakota Bison to Winner Rodeo

    26min
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    This journey across South Dakota begins in the classic rural town of Bison named after the animals that once roamed the continent in vast herds Heading east we reach the longest river in America the Missouri and the final resting place of Chief Sitting Bull the most famous head of the Sioux tribe Finally we reach the small town of Winner and witness a great American tradition a rodeo
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  13. S1 E13 - Wyoming Yellowstone National Park

    26min
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    Explore Yellowstone National Park and its lake river and canyon before delving into its geothermal features in the Mud Volcano area See the animal biodiversity in the parks valleys and end the journey at one of the USs most loved attractions Old Faithful
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  14. S1 E14 - Wyoming Fort Laramie to the Grand Tetons

    26min
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    This journey begins at Fort Laramie which protected emigrants wagon trains on the Oregon Trail during the 1840s Flying west we come to the Miracle Mile a stretch of the North Platte River worldfamous for trout fishing On the high plateau to the north is Independence Rock a prominent landmark on the Oregon Trail where we can see names carved by the settlers
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  15. S1 E15 - Wyoming Soda Butte to Big Horn Canyon

    26min
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    This journey which follows the border between Wyoming and Montana begins amongst the mountains of Yellowstone Parks Soda Butte Valley and the landmark summit of Pilot Peak From the dramatic glaciers of the Absaroka Range we turn to make our way to Beartooth pass and the road thats been described as ldquothe most beautiful drive in Americardquo
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  16. S1 E16 - Wyoming Lost Cabin to Devils Tower

    26min
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    This journey begins in an isolated frontier town Lost Cabin before heading north to Medicine Lodge which is among Wyomings most important archaeological sitesnbsp It contains rock art by Native Americans created over thousands of years To the east we find Sheridan and its famous Inn once home to wild west legend Buffalo Bill
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