Aerial America

  

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Aerial AmericaDiscover the stunning landscape and astonishing stories of Hawaii's eight major islands, via a non-stop journey by air.Sat, Dec 31, 11:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaA flight over California captures the magnificent Big Sur redwoods, the picturesque views of the Pacific Coast Highway, the Golden Gate Bridge, William Randolph Hearst's mansion and more.Sat, Dec 31, 10:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaDazzling Destinations. A sweeping tour over America's most popular destinations, including the Badlands, Nantucket, the National Mall, and more.Sat, Dec 31, 9:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaOutdoor Adventures. A cross-country flight over the nation's mountains, beaches, national parks, and other sites that attract adventurers and tourists.Sat, Dec 31, 8:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaCoasts. An aerial tour over America's coastlines explores the visual splendor and rich history of our nation's varied borders.Sat, Dec 31, 7:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaFly above the skyline made famous by the TV series 'Dallas.' This is 24 hours in the city where the West begins, where President Kennedy was assassinated and where oil wells created huge wealth.Fri, Dec 30, 9:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaA daylong aerial tour of Boston, where Americans first rebelled against Britain by dumping chests of tea into the harbour and where rock band Aerosmith first made it big.Fri, Dec 30, 8:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaAn aerial tour over the world's first national park showcases Yellowstone's visual wonders, diverse wildlife and rich history.Fri, Dec 30, 7:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaAn aerial tour over America's Great Plains tracks what makes this vast region the breadbasket of the nation.Mon, Dec 26, 9:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaTake an aerial journey over America's breathtaking and varied landscape - from South Dakota's badlands to the Grand Canyon, from Yellowstone's boiling cauldrons to the giant Bering Glacier in Alaska.Mon, Dec 26, 8:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaFrom New York's Empire State Building to Seattle's Space Needle, this is an aerial journey over America's most spectacular and fascinating cities; includes Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Boston.Mon, Dec 26, 2:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaCoasts. An aerial tour over America's coastlines explores the visual splendor and rich history of our nation's varied borders.Mon, Dec 26, 1:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaOutdoor Adventures. A cross-country flight over the nation's mountains, beaches, national parks, and other sites that attract adventurers and tourists.Mon, Dec 26, 12:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaDazzling Destinations. A sweeping tour over America's most popular destinations, including the Badlands, Nantucket, the National Mall, and more.Sun, Dec 25, 11:00 pmSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaExplore America's massive lakes, powerful rivers and spectacular glaciers. Witness the products of millions of years of geological evolution and remarkable feats of modern engineering.Sun, Dec 25, 12:00 pmSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaAn aerial tour over New England, from the Massachusetts harbors where Americans rebelled against the British to the spectacular autumn colours that blanket the mountains of Vermont.Sun, Dec 25, 11:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaIt's become famous for its valleys, the ones that produce fine wines and high tech: Napa and Silicon. Northern California is the heart and soul of the Golden State, seen from above like never before.Sun, Dec 25, 10:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaSoar over Washington, D.C. to explores its skyline, rich history and colourful stories, including scandals, assassinations and triumphs.Sun, Dec 25, 9:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaA soaring tour over the Golden State's beaches, vast deserts, volcanic craters, and a look down at the City of Angels, where movie moguls and celebrities make Hollywood the heart of show businessSun, Dec 25, 8:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaA tour over two U.S. territories: Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.Sun, Dec 25, 7:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaExplore America's massive lakes, powerful rivers and spectacular glaciers. Witness the products of millions of years of geological evolution and remarkable feats of modern engineering.Sun, Dec 25, 2:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaImmortalized by the longest-running American musical in West End history, Chicago is America's third biggest city with skyscrapers that tower over the Great Lakes.Sun, Dec 25, 1:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaIt's known as America's gambling mecca, but Las Vegas is reinventing itself as a family-friendly destination. See a desert oasis of natural wonders and man-made glitter from above.Sun, Dec 25, 12:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaOne of the USA's 13 original states and one of its most fascinating - seen from above. From Bruce Springsteen's childhood home to sites of momentous history, including the Hindenburg's fiery crash.Sat, Dec 24, 12:00 pmSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaSeen from above, the state they call 'The Mother of the West', because many of the great trails that opened up the Wild West began there - including The Pony Express.Sat, Dec 24, 11:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaA bird's-eye view of the Hawkeye State. The birthplace of author Bill Bryson and Hollywood cowboy star John Wayne and the site of Buddy Holly's last concert.Sat, Dec 24, 10:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaIndiana is world famous for its Indianapolis 500 car race and the Brickyard 400.Sat, Dec 24, 9:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaThe Prairie State, and its Windy City of Chicago, gets the fly-over treatment. It's given us American icons as notorious as Al Capone and as heroic as Abraham Lincoln.Sat, Dec 24, 8:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaFrom the icy landscapes in Alaska's Denali to the vast wetlands in Florida's Everglades, witness America's untouched beauty, including over 100 million acres of badlands, deserts and mountains.Sat, Dec 24, 7:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaA landscape that attracted countless adventurers over the centuries in search of gold, silver, dog-sledding glory, and more. Fly over this breathtaking state and discover its extraordinary story.Fri, Dec 23, 9:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaMany of America's hidden charms lie in its small towns. This coast-to-coast view from above reveals some of the more unusual ones and tells their stories.Fri, Dec 23, 8:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaThe Cornhusker State is a land of bold landscapes and brave history. Soar above its vast farms, the extraordinary rock formations in its Badlands and the weird replica of Stonehenge called Carhenge.Fri, Dec 23, 7:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaFrom Hell's Canyon to Ernest Hemingway's haven and from the world's first atomic city to the birth of the potato boom, fly above a breathtaking state with a past as rich as its volcanic soil.Mon, Dec 19, 9:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaThe larger than life 'Lone Star State' boasts rugged canyons, deserts, historic ranches and modern cities. It also has the Alamo and the Rio Grande, the river that is its natural border with Mexico.Mon, Dec 19, 8:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaA rare view from above of iconic locations across America that have been made famous by movies such as 'Rocky', 'Citizen Kane' and 'Forrest Gump.'Mon, Dec 19, 7:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaSoar across America and into its history of industry and innovation. From Hawaii's Dole pineapple plantations to Michigan's Ford factories and from the Kennedy Space Centre to Starbucks' origins.Sun, Dec 18, 12:00 pmSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaSoar over Minnesota, where the Mighty Mississippi begins and the blue Midwestern sky never ends. This exploration of the 'Land of 10,000 Lakes' takes you from glacial landscapes to Bob Dylan's home.Sun, Dec 18, 11:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaAn aerial journey over Ohio's breathtaking landscape and scenic rivers. The place where the Wright Brothers' vision of manned flight took off and where Neil Armstrong was born.Sun, Dec 18, 10:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaAn aerial journey across Montana celebrates the Treasure State's adventure-filled history while showcasing its sprawling farms and rugged terrain.Sun, Dec 18, 9:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaThe natural wonders, man-made marvels and hidden treasures that Americans and visitors to the USA love to see. Filmed entirely, and unusually, from above.Sun, Dec 18, 8:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaA flight over Arizona explores the state's storied past, architectural achievements, and stunning landscapes, including America's natural wonder, the Grand Canyon.Sun, Dec 18, 7:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaJourney over Alabama to discover a land of quiet lakes, vast cotton fields, and the Talladega Superspeedway. But Sweet Home Alabama is also the site of some of America's toughest civil rights battles.Sat, Dec 17, 12:00 pmSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaSoar over a land of wide-open spaces and endless skies, where aviation pioneers took flight, the first battle of the Civil War took place and where Dorothy dreamed of a life "Over the Rainbow."Sat, Dec 17, 11:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaExplore the sandy shores and intriguing history of the Sunshine State. From big orange groves to Little Havana, from launching rockets to the lure of Miami. Florida is a fascinating landscape.Sat, Dec 17, 10:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaNicknamed 'The Keystone State', as one of the original 13 founding US states, this is where the American Constitution was drafted and north fought south at Gettysburg in America's bloody Civil War.Sat, Dec 17, 9:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaTake a flight into the Deep South to experience Mississippi, where Civil War battles were lost, Civil Rights victories were finally won and the Blues were born. The land of Muddy Waters and Elvis.Sat, Dec 17, 8:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaA mile-high tour over Colorado captures the state's natural and man-made landmarks, including alpine valleys, the Rocky Mountains and Denver's towering skyscrapers.Sat, Dec 17, 7:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaA journey above the Great Lake state where one man's assembly lines brought the automobile to America and another man's "Hit Factory" brought the Motown sound to the world.Fri, Dec 16, 9:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaA flight over New Mexico reveals breathtaking scenery, but also the birthplace of the atomic bomb, the final resting place of Billy the Kid and conspiracy theories about the Roswell UFO Incident.Fri, Dec 16, 8:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins
Aerial AmericaAn aerial tour of Louisiana soars over 'The Big Easy' city of New Orleans, submerged oil fields, and a tiny island that's home to the world-famous Tabasco Sauce.Fri, Dec 16, 7:00 amSmithsonian Channel60 mins