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Louisiana is a treasure trove of musical & cultural influences. New Orleans Jazz: National Historical Park located in the heart of the French Quarter, where you can experience cultural history of the people and places that helped shape the development of jazz in New Orleans. Acadian Culture: Learn about the Rendez-vous des Cajuns, live Cajun and zydeco music known locally as "the Cajun Grand Ole Opry" at the Liberty Theater. Ride along on a rural...
82) Idaho
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The potato harvest is in full swing at Koompin Farms and it's easy to see why Idaho is the number one potato state in the country, producing nearly a third of all potatoes grown in the U.S. Sheep and cattle ranching also have deep roots in the state. Diane & John Peavey organized the annual Trailing of the Sheep festival in Hailey & a sheep parade down main street in Ketchum. The Nature Conservancy's Silver Creek Preserve and the Henry's Fork of the...
83) Washington
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Discover majestic Mt. Rainier, the recovery of Mount St. Helens from its recent eruption, and visit Olympic National Park with the Hoh Rain Forest. Experience the spectacular Pacific ocean coastline with fishing off Westport and sand castle competition at Long Beach. Join firefighters as they train near Hanford. Visit vast prairies and farmland, creative artists and photographers, unique cities and town, and this state comes alive. There's...
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Rajasthan is a land of traditions, history and inheritance. Even with an almost impossible density in the cities, today 70 percent of India's population still live in rural areas comprising 40 percent of Indian households without electricity and 75% without running water. In the Aravali mountains about 55 kilometers from Udaipur, the Ranakpur Valley opens up from steep mountainous terrain to reveal the largest Jain temple in India, a 15th century...
85) Minnesota
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The land of 10,000 lakes is a magnificent combination of North Country forests, rivers and lakes where outdoor recreation is the focus of most, punctuated by the sophistication of a major urban center. "Hull Rust" in the Iron Range has been an operating mine since 1895. The port of Duluth is the region's center for domestic and foreign shipping on Lake Superior. The aerial lift bridge brings together a renovated waterfront and an active shipping port....
86) Wyoming
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Explore "The Cowboy State" with video essays on cowboys and rodeo, discover the natural beauty of Wyoming - in Yellowstone park, the first national park; "Devil's Tower", the first national monument; plus learn about Wyoming's other motto…the Suffrage state...it was the first government in the world to grant women a continuous vote. Discover Jackson Hole; "Old West Days" celebration; kayaking the Snake river; Thermopolis Hot Springs - the third...
87) Georgia
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Exploration of Georgia starts in Savannah, one of the South's most gracious & hospitable communities. Highlights include parks, River Street, city market and fourth largest port facility in U.S. President Jimmy Carter grew up in Georgia, his boyhood community is a national historic district where visiting students learn how a small town farm boy grew up to become President. Once stocked as a game bird, wild Burmese chickens have taken a liking to...
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The Kilrush Music Festival with Irish fiddlers, pub music and dancing with John Lynch's Kilfenora Band. Learn about and visit Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth built in 3500 BC, one thousand years before the Pyramids and Stonehenge. See the ancient castles of Cahir, Cashel, Blarney (home of the "Blarney Stone"), Kilkenny, Markree and Waterford. Visit the Hill of Tara. Meet Irish fisherman on the Moy and Tar rivers. Discover Irish cottage industries, Passage...
89) Oregon
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Oregon is a vast and varied piece of real estate that begins at the Pacific Ocean and stretches across the Cascade Mountains to the high desert plains of eastern Oregon. In Oregon City, the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center celebrates the brave pioneers who came across America in search of their destiny. The trail entered eastern Oregon in Vale where there is a collection of murals that reference various locations along the Oregon Trail....
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Acclaimed Northwest pastry chef Dannielle Myxter shares her secrets and cooking skills for preparing and presenting a variety of uniquely delicious breakfast pastries. Recipes include: Strawberry Muffins, Orange Muffins and Glaze, Cinnamon Rolls, Lemon Blueberry Scones, Granola, Coffee Cake and Glaze.
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Alaska is a land of superlatives. It's the largest state and home to America's largest national park, Wrangell-St Elias National Park & Preserve where you can experience genuine "Wild Alaska" on its own terms with very few fellow travelers. Nabesna - Northwest Road Access: From Slana to Nabesna this primitive road traverses the headwaters country of the Copper & Tanana drainages. Subsistence Fishing On The Copper River: Famous for it's sockeye salmon,...
92) Maine
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Maine is a visual feast of cultural and scenic highlights of a state whose wilderness, lakes, rivers and dramatic coastline form a rugged, beautiful environment. An early morning trip to sea with two lobstermen is a lesson in the importance of crustaceans to the state's identity and economy. Local lobster pounds like Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound and Red's Eats are two of the places to enjoy this traditional delicacy. In Wiscasset, an unexpected peek...
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Acclaimed Northwest pastrychef Dannielle Myxter shares her secrets and cooking skills for preparing and presenting a variety of uniquely delicious cookies & bars. Recipes include: White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies, Snickerdoodle Cookies, Espresso (Cappuccino) Cookies, Cocoa Maple Brownies, Mint Truffle Brownies and Lemon Bars.
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From the birthplace of America to Revolutionary War sites to significant modern day memorials. Discover America's rich beginning in historic Pennsylvania. "We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal..." Featured parks include: Independence Hall National Historical Park & UNESCO World Heritage Site, Liberty Bell, Gettysburg National Military Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Flight 93 National Memorial, Johnstown...
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The Chocolate Man Bill Fredericks follows up on his "Basic Truffles" program by teaching you more advanced molding & decorating techniques for coloring, flavoring, airbrushing, painting, texturizing & using transfer papers. This "Colorful & Creative Molding Techniques" program will be enjoyed more fully by having a good understanding of how to temper chocolate. Bill has another program called "Tempering" to help you do just that! Learn to make...
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Mount Rainier and it's neighboring sister, Mount St. Helens… 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. Mount Rainier National Park Mount Rainier is the tallest mountain in the Northwest and the largest single peak glacier system...
97) California
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California is a vast vertical expanse of geography and the longest state in the union. Over 700 miles in length covering an extremely diverse geography and climate with high & low desert, beautiful beaches, punctuated by redwood & giant sequoia timber stands in proportions found nowhere else in North America. Exciting cities of San Francisco, Los Angeles & San Diego compliment smaller communities of Eureka, Napa, Monterey & Bishop. Eureka has nearby...
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Featuring: The Statue of Liberty National Monument, Ellis Island, Federal Hall National Memorial, Castle Clinton National Monument, Governor's Island National Monument, Hamilton Grange National Memorial, African Burial Ground National Monument, Grant's Tomb National Memorial, Gateway National Recreation Area, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Home National Historic Site, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, Fire...
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Baking pastries is for many of us who don't make our living in the kitchen, a little intimidating. However the satisfaction that comes with a great loaf of bread, sweet rolls, a cobbler or scones is terrific! Pastry Baking Basics provides step-by-step instruction using over a dozen different recipes to illustrate how easy it is for you to bake pastries, learning the principles behind them, to build a firm foundation based on understanding rather than...
100) Magic of Flight
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History of Flight; Hot Air Balloons in Albuquerque, NM, Phoenix, AZ & Park City, UT; Wright Brothers, OH;, Air Force Museum, OH;, Kitty Hawk, NC & Powered Hang Gliders, Hang Glider School, Kite Boarding; Dover Air Show, DE;, Academy of Model Aeronautics, National Model Aviation Museum & Powered Parachutes, IN; Cessna Aircraft Company, KS & NASA's Kennedy Space Center, FL.