Product Description
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Road trips have beginnings and ends, but it is what is in
between that counts. This collection takes you down the American
roads less traveled to discover the pulse of the Heartland, the
scenic splendor of the countrys most treasured national parks,
the people and communities created far from major cities, and the
distinctive charm that is uniquely American. DVD 1: Americas
Scenic Drives: From Maine to Key West - Cruise down the most
scenic routes of the Eastern Seaboard, driving along Maines rocky
coast, stopping at mighty Niagara Falls, taking the back roads
through Vermont, following the misty Blue Ridge Parkway into
Great Smoky ains National Park, and bridging the blue-green
waters around the Florida Keys. DVD 2: Americas Scenic Drives:
From Texas to Yellowstone - See the beautiful, ever-changing
American Heartland, crossing the romantic Bridges of Madison
County in Iowa. Marvel at the landscapes on Colorados San Juan
Skyway, and glide through Montanas Big Sky Country, past the Rio
Grande, all the way to Castle Geyser in Wyomings Yellowstone
National Park. DVD 3: Americas Scenic Drives: From Arizona to
Alaska - Coast through the dazzlingly diverse American West
winding around Californias Big Sur on Route 1. Drive to the edge
of the humbling Grand Canyon, steer through Olympic National
Park, roll past the idyllic beaches on Hawaiis Kauai Island, and
cruise through a blizzard of glorious landscapes and wildlife in
Alaska. DVD 4: Americas Great Road Trips: California, Hawaii,
Alaska, Montana, Idaho & Wyoming, Washington - This exquisite
journey through the picturesque countryside presents the marvels
of local American landscapes. Experience the wine country of Napa
Valley, the exploding volcanoes of Hawaii Volcanoes National
Park, a cattle ranch in Montana and two national treasures in
Wyoming: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Venture over
to the Olympic Peninsula to watch the shipbuilders work. DVD 5:
Americas Great Road Trips: Red Rock Rim, Northern New Mexico,
Natchez Trace, Blue Ridge, Vermont, Michigan - Get a taste of the
local flavor from the people and communities that live on the
back roads of America: see the western frontier in Phoenix, stop
off to ski the slopes in Taos, and take an architectural tour of
Santa Fe. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, and cross into
West Virginia for a look at the Blue Ridge ains. Visit
Vermonts Ben & Jerrys factory and charter a fishing boat on Lake
Superior. DVD 6: Ghost Towns: Stories of the Great American Gold
Rush and Stories of Americas Historic Inns - Visit Americas
historic inns to meet the people and see the places where much of
the nations history occurred. Stop in the ghost towns, which
sprang up during the nations gold rush, but were quickly vacated
as rtunities arose elsewhere. For those with a sense of
adventure and a passion for history, these inns offer a
fascinating link to Americas past.
About the Actor
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Peter Thomas is the son of a Welsh minister and an English
schoolteacher. He learned communication, projection, and
enunciation from his parents. In his youth, Peter would read
stories aloud to his family, which perfected his technique.
Dedication landed a then 13-year-old Thomas his first radio job
in a daily drama. After graduating from high school in 1943, he
joined the Army and was one of 28 replacements sent to Omaha
Beach the day after D-Day. Peter served this country proudly in
World War II with the First Infantry Division in Europe. The
life-altering experience gave him a deeper appreciation for
fellow soldiers, his country, and freedom. He returned to radio
after WWII and attended college as an adult learner through the
GI Bill. He also married his high school sweetheart, Stella
Barrineau. He eventually left college for a job with CBS
television in New York. Thirteen years later, Peter left CBS to
pursue freelance narration and documentary work full time. Peter
still works everyday and has dedicated himself to improving the
community through charitable work with Stella. He is also a
devoted veteran, serving as a board member for the National D-Day
Memorial Foundation, contributing to the MIA Society and Veterans
Council, and organizing the 50th Anniversary Veterans of Nes
Parade.
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About the Director
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Brendan Goeckel has worked as Producer with JWM Productions, as
both President and Executive Producer with Garrett Park Films,
and as Executive Producer with Discovery Family Channel. He also
works freelance as a Producer, as well.
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