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TOP TRAVEL VIDEOS: “AERIAL AMERICA – NORTH CAROLINA” (SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL)

North Carolina is home to mysteries, giant industries, and coastal beauty. It’s where gold was first found in America, and where an entire colony of settlers vanished. Experience the history of the Tar Heel State.

From the Series: Aerial America: North Carolina http://bit.ly/2zWNzeC

 

Maritime History Video: The Epic Sinking In 1628 Of Sweden’s Warship “Vasa”

On August 10, 1628, the Swedish warship Vasa, billed as the most advanced warship in the world, set sail on its maiden voyage from Stockholm Harbor. Within a mile, it had sunk to the bottom of the ocean. From the Series: Combat Ships: Doomed Vessels

TOP TRAVEL VIDEOS: “AERIAL AMERICA – NEW HAMPSHIRE” (SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL)

Soar over the most independent-minded state in the Union: New Hampshire. Amid its mountains, rivers, and colonial villages exists a community of people who take their motto of “Live free or die” to heart. From an infamous poet who favored the road less traveled, to the founders of both the industrial and fast food revolutions, this state is brimming with free thinkers. Discover the sights and stories of the Granite State, from Concord to White Mountain State Park and beyond.

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TOP TRAVEL VIDEOS: “AERIAL AMERICA – NEBRASKA” (SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL)

Nebraska: Soar above this agricultural powerhouse as we explore the Cornhusker State’s vast farms, towering spires, desolate badlands, and gleaming cities. We also celebrate Johnny Carson, Warren Buffet, Carhenge, the College World Series, and other great figures, landmarks, and pastimes that call Nebraska home.

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TOP TRAVEL VIDEOS: “AERIAL AMERICA – MICHIGAN” (SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL)

Named after the Native American term for “big lake,” Michigan is defined not only by the Great Lakes that shape it, but how its residents shaped America. Discover its diverse history and its visionaries who built empires, started unions, and helped win a World War.

TOP NEW TRAVEL VIDEOS: “AERIAL AMERICA – KANSAS” (SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL)

There’s more to Kansas than its wide-open spaces and endless skies might indicate. From aviation pioneers to civil rights heroes fought back. and from Laura Ingalls Wilder documenting life on the prairie and a fictional young girl dreaming of a life “Over the Rainbow”, enjoy this soaring tour through the Sunflower State.

From the Series: Aerial America: Kansas https://bitly.com/2vXnKyU

TOP NEW TRAVEL VIDEOS: “AERIAL AMERICA – IOWA” (SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL)

 

Soar beyond Iowa’s crops, towering silos, and old farmhouses to discover a state where promise stretches as far as its endless skies. This aerial tour celebrates such landmarks as the covered bridges of Madison County and John Wayne’s birthplace.

From the Series: Aerial America: Iowa https://bitly.com/2UIL6AP

 

TOP TRAVEL VIDEOS: “AERIAL AMERICA – INDIANA” (SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL)

“Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines” and prepare to be whisked away over Indiana’s famous racetrack and the Golden Dome, vast cornfields and large quarries, and bustling metropolises and a city of ruins. Here in the Hoosier State, Abraham Lincoln became a man, basketball became an obsession, and the nation nearly doubled in one of the biggest land grabs in U.S. history. This aerial tour captures the beauty, spirit, and stories of Indiana as seen from above.

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TOP TRAVEL VIDEOS: “AERIAL AMERICA – ILLINOIS” (SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL)

It’s given us American icons as notorious as Al Capone and as heroic as Abraham Lincoln. It’s where endless rows of corn blanket the fields and towering buildings touch the sky. The state of Illinois is full of awe-inspiring sights and captivating drama, and this aerial excursion explores it all. From the Great Fire of Chicago to the Great Migration that brought Muddy Waters and the blues up north, we visit the places and people that tell Illinois’ powerful story. From the Series: Aerial America: Illinois http://bitly.com/1c3LMJh

 

TOP TRAVEL VIDEOS: “AERIAL AMERICA – IDAHO” (SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL)

Smithsonian Channel logoSoar over a state with much more to offer than just potatoes! This state contains millions of acres of untamed land, great ancient spines of stone, and the deepest canyon in America. Idaho’s past is as rich as its volcanic soil and this tour over the Gem State reveals unique visual treasures. From Hemingway’s haven to Hell’s Canyon, and from the world’s first atomic city to the birth of the potato boom, discover the beauty and history of Idaho.

From the Series: Aerial America: Idaho https://bitly.com/2vBVQrY