Aerial America
Helicopter flights above the USA give breathtaking views of the nation's historic landmarks and natural wonders all presented in stunning HD aerial cinematography while narration provides background information and historical context.
Genre: Documentary
Cast:Jim Conrad , Steve Toney
S1.E1 ∙ California
Mansions. Beaches. Mountains. Vineyards. Soak it all in from thousands of feet in the air.
S1.E2 ∙ Hawaii
Join us on a non-stop journey by air over our nation's most exotic and breathtaking state.
S1.E3 ∙ Virginia
John Denver described West Virginia as "almost heaven," and this sky-high view of the Mountain State will show you why.
S1.E4 ∙ Connecticut
Savor Connecticut's coastal blue waters and mountains ablaze with autumn colors, from a miraculous bird's-eye-view.
S1.E5 ∙ Tennessee
Enjoy scenic views of Tennessee, from battlefields where hundreds died to Beale Street where musical legends were born.
S1.E6 ∙ Vermont
You have to love a state that gave us Robert Frost's "The Road Less Traveled" and Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey!
S1.E7 ∙ Arkansas
Take flight over The Natural State, land of raging rivers, vast wilderness and legends of the Wild West.
S1.E8 ∙ Rhode Island
Hit the Rhode, from thousands of feet in the air, as we pay a big tribute to our smallest state.
S1.E20 ∙ New Mexico
It's the birthplace of Smokey the Bear and the Atomic bomb and the final resting place for Georgia O'Keeffe and Billy the Kid.
S2.E1 ∙ Maine
Take a breathtaking ride over one of the most beautiful, unspoiled states on the Atlantic Coast.
S2.E2 ∙ Oregon
Soar over the dramatic Pacific coastline, the dense evergreen forests, and the Mars-like Desert Ridge of Oregon.
S2.E3 ∙ South Carolina
White-sand beaches, Blue Ridge Mountains and Charleston's Rainbow Row. Enjoy the many colors of South Carolina.
S2.E4 ∙ Massachusetts
Revere the sights and relive the history of the Bay State, from Martha's Vineyard to the Bambino's Curse.
S2.E5 ∙ Georgia
Take flight over Georgia's fields of cotton, undeveloped beaches, "Little Grand Canyon," and a massive swampland.
S2.E6 ∙ Washington
Before it gave the world Starbucks, Nirvana, and Microsoft, it gave America one of its largest natural disasters.
S2.E7 ∙ New Hampshire
Dazzling autumns, brilliant artists, stately mansions and rich history only scratch the surface of the Granite State.
S2.E8 ∙ Maryland & Delaware
Between the Atlantic Ocean and the great bays of the eastern seaboard lie two small states with amazing stories to tell.
S2.E9 ∙ North Carolina
Soar over North Carolina, a state defined by its barrier islands, high tech hubs and tobacco roads.
S2.E10 ∙ New York
New York State features the world's greatest city and still has room for 6 million acres of protected wilderness.
S3.E1 ∙ Louisiana
It's home to the Big Easy and the Big Muddy but it's Louisiana's big spirit that makes it one of our most prized states.
S3.E3 ∙ Michigan
See where the auto industry, unions, the Peace Corps and the War of 1812 all began, in the "mitten" we call Michigan.
S3.E4 ∙ Nevada
From Sand Mountain to Sin City and beyond, witness the otherworldly sights and rich history of Nevada.
S3.E5 ∙ Colorado
Get ready for a Rocky Mountain adventure over the state that boasts some of the highest peaks, the tallest sand dunes and largest single-site brewery in America.
S3.E6 ∙ Mississippi
Soar over Mississippi where nature brings both riches and ruin and a musical movement sings the tunes of a complex past.
S3.E7 ∙ Pennsylvania
Explore The Keystone State's dramatic landscapes and landmarks, heroes and legends, all from an eagle's-eye view.
S3.E8 ∙ Florida
From the sugar-white beaches of Siesta Key, to the green wetlands of the Everglades, to vast Florida orange groves, discover the colorful sights and history of the Sunshine State.
S3.E9 ∙ Kansas
Kansas is full of surprising contrasts, rural and urban, peaceful and violent, old fashioned and futuristic. From Kansas City to Manhattan, Kansas, explore the Sunflower State.
S3.E10 ∙ Alabama
Soar through Sweet Home Alabama, from Mobile to Huntsville, cotton fields to open seas, and civil rights to football.
S3.E11 ∙ Oklahoma
Viewing Oklahoma from the sky reveals a state filled with tallgrass prairies and man-made wonders, but also a history steeped in tragedy and devastation.
S3.E12 ∙ Arizona
Take off on a thrilling flight across America, a journey that allows you to leave yourself, and your travel organizer, at home. Shot entirely in high definition, this series offers rare glimpses of some of our nation's most treasured landmarks, all seen from breathtaking heights. From busy cityscapes to quiet landscapes, from historical and cultural landmarks to untouched locations inaccessible by road, we offer the history and the pageantry of our amazing country, which is as diverse as the people occupy it.
S4.E1 ∙ Amazing Destinations
Highlights from the first thirty episodes, featuring: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawai'i, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington.
S4.E2 ∙ Montana
Uncover the secrets of Montana, home of lake monsters, skydiving firefighters, and the Fly Fishing Capital of the World.
S4.E3 ∙ Ohio
Soar over a state that celebrates its sports legends, Olympic heroes, rock icons, and aviation pioneers: Ohio.
S4.E4 ∙ Minnesota
Discover the state where the Mississippi River begins, Paul Bunyan was born, and Prince's Minneapolis Sound came alive.
S4.E5 ∙ Made in the USA
America's rich history of invention and innovation - often against the odds.
S4.E6 ∙ West Virginia
Singer John Denver wanted West Virginia's country roads to take him home. Viewers soar above those country roads to see the state's mountainous beauty, understand its Civil War history, and examine the controversy surrounding a type of mining in which entire mountaintops are removed.
S4.E7 ∙ Beyond Hollywood
A tour of places made famous by the movies, from superhero hangouts to mobster hideaways.
S5.E1 ∙ Texas
Texans have been bragging about their state since before it joined the union in 1845. AERIAL AMERICA takes to the skies to see what the fuss is all about, and finds the answers over the canyons, beaches, deserts, ranches, and cities of the Lone Star State.
S5.E2 ∙ Idaho
The Snake River Valley is Idaho's backbone - where billion dollar fields and plunging river canyons meet. But there's so much more to the state. Witness miraculous waterfalls. Explore the dark side of remote mining towns. Visit the star playground of Sun Valley. See Idaho like never before... from the air.
S5.E3 ∙ Kentucky
Soars over Kentucky, through rolling hills where bluegrass music was born, to the rugged mountains of the Hatfield & McCoy feud. From the spirited Bourbon Trail to the high-stakes Kentucky Derby, the Bluegrass State's best seen from above.
S5.E4 ∙ Utah
Utah is one of the most exciting states in the nation. AERIAL AMERICA cameras discover its jaw-dropping beauty and incredible stories - the emigrants, outlaws, and mavericks, who made Utah a legend.
S5.E5 ∙ The Dakotas
Takes to the air above North and South Dakota to explore two sibling states carved out of one vast territory. The camera soars over natural wonders, towns and monuments as the past, present and future of both states is revealed.
S5.E6 ∙ Wyoming
Takes to the skies to reveal one of America's most breathtaking states. Jagged peaks, green valleys, brown deserts and awe-inspiring canyons pass below as the tragic, triumphant, heartbreaking and inspiring story of Wyoming unfolds.
S5.E7 ∙ Nebraska
Nebraska! AERIAL AMERICA cameras discover an agricultural powerhouse - a state with a history of incredible stories and characters: pioneers, homesteaders, and business mavericks who helped forge America.
S5.E8 ∙ Best Small Towns
A cross-country tour over the States most fascinating small towns, from Medora, North Dakota, where Teddy Roosevelt once sought solace, to Carmel, California, where Dirty Harry became mayor.
S5.E9 ∙ Alaska's Fire and Ice
Fly high over forbidding Alaskan landscapes that have been forged with fire and are ruled by ice.
S5.E10 ∙ Alaska's Call of the Wild
See why Alaska is still the place where adventurers pit themselves against nature and dreamers seek their fortunes.
S5.E11 ∙ Wilderness
Some are vital sanctuaries for endangered species. Some can only be reached by plane. All are magnificent. These are the untamed pockets of the U.S. protected by the Wilderness Act of 1964. Take a cross-country flight over icy landscapes in Alaska's Denali, vast wetlands in Florida's Everglades, and over 100 million acres of badlands, deserts, and mountains where nature rules. Then learn how the nation's wildest places are tied to America's native history, its pioneering spirit, its extraordinary leaders, and its untouched beauty.
S6.E1 ∙ Washington, DC
Aerial America takes flight over the nation's Capitol and explores the colorful story of Washington D.C.
S6.E2 ∙ Wisconsin
Aerial America takes flight above Wisconsin for a healthy taste of the state's colorful contrasts and complex flavors - a heady mix of scenic beauty, rural life, gritty but lively cityscapes, and a rich history full of American firsts.
S6.E3 ∙ New Jersey
AERIAL AMERICA soars across the rich land of New Jersey - a state that's often overlooked - but which boasts of vast green spaces, miles of sparkling Atlantic shoreline, marvels of modern engineering, and events that have won our Nation's freedom and forged its innovative spirit.
S6.E4 ∙ Indiana
Aerial America soars over Indiana, exploring this state located in the heart of America's heartland.
S6.E5 ∙ Iowa
AERIAL AMERICA takes off over Iowa to explore the 29th state's iconic farmland and discovers surprises hidden among its fields - from a town built on lead, to canyons of steel, to golden domes, to the place where the music died - to the spot where a field of dreams came true, in Iowa.
S6.E6 ∙ Missouri
AERIAL AMERICA explores the beauty of Missouri, the 'Show Me' state. We race across the Big Muddy, soar down the Mississippi Flyway and fly above the Ozarks. From powerful historical moments to endless fertile fields... Missouri is a rich land to explore with human stories that touch the heart of the nation.
S6.E7 ∙ Illinois
The Smithsonian Channel's AERIAL AMERICA soars over Illinois. It is a state of wonder... encompassing great cities, productive prairies, awesome rivers, and a pantheon of the nation's presidents. Illinois has consistently been at the forefront of American history.
S7.E1 ∙ On the Water
An aerial tour of America's waterways, dams, wetlands and canals.
S7.E2 ∙ Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands
They are two different U.S. Territories but are bound together by the same sapphire blue sea. Aerial America travels to the waters of the Caribbean and explores the rich history and stunning natural beauty of both Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands - a collection of islands that will surprise airborne viewers at every turn.
S7.E3 ∙ Natural Wonders
Soar across the United States and discover the fascinating geological story behind America's most breathtaking natural wonders. Find out why some took millions of years to form... and how others were created in the blink of an eye... by terrifying forces deep below... and even... crashing meteorites from outer space. From the bottom of the Grand Canyon... to the top of North America's highest peak... and across the stunning plains and valleys that lie in between, Aerial America: Natural Wonders takes viewers on a thrilling journey of discovery.
S7.E4 ∙ The Great Plains
Once written off as the Great American Desert, today, it is the breadbasket of the nation. AERIAL AMERICA: THE GREAT PLAINS explores this vast American region that covers over parts, of at least, ten U.S. states and stretches from the corner of Texas right up to the Canadian border. Soar the open skies with the cameras of Aerial America and discover the mysteries, ancient geology, the characters and the creatures that make this region so unique.
S7.E5 ∙ Roadside Attractions
A surprisingly cool tour above America's famous routes, country lanes, and long highways. Mix of history and pop culture includes overhead views of Jefferson Davis' last home and the cornfield where Buddy Holly's plane crashed.
S7.E6 ∙ Man-Made Marvels
The vast beauty of America isn't evident only in its spacious skies, dramatic shores, and sweeping plains. It's also in its skyline towers, stunning monuments, and gravity-defying bridges. Join us on a soaring, swooping voyage across our nation's biggest, boldest, and most dazzling man-made projects. From The Statue of Liberty to Seattle's Space Needle and everything in between, these majestic structures stand as symbols of our creativity, give us glimpses of our changing ideas, and provide building blocks for our future.
S7.E7 ∙ The South
The South is well known for its grace, hospitality, and charm - but this region is also the birthplace to many legendary tales and deep-seated conflicts, whose outcomes continue to resonate across the nation, even today. Among its bucolic streets, Civil Rights were fought for and won. On its sandy coasts, the most devastating war in the nation's history was started - and in the skies, two brothers dared to catch the warm southern winds, to launch the world's first airplane. Fly with Aerial America over gulf shores, smoky mountains, and cities that continue to reinvent and surprise. Explore, from the air, one of the most fascinating regions of America - The South.
S7.E8 ∙ Trailblazers
Presidents and pilots. Athletes and authors. Engineers and entertainers. America has seen over two centuries of trailblazers, pioneering men and women who have altered our culture, our landscapes, and our lives. Take a coast-to-coast tour over the locales where these leaders made history. From Mount Vernon to Silicon Valley, from Lambeau Field to Walden Pond and landmarks in between, we celebrate the places and the people who blazed a trail and took our nation in a new direction.
S7.E9 ∙ New England
From Vermont's brilliant fall colors, to New Hampshire's highest peaks, to Maine's rugged coast and to Massachusetts' remote islands... AERIAL AMERICA: NEW ENGLAND uncovers all the natural wonders of this region. We travel to harbors, rocky peaks and battlefields revealing the historic landscape of the Birthplace of America. This is New England!
S7.E10 ∙ The Wild West
The American West has fascinated people for generations and it's no wonder. It's a region of tall tales and larger-than-life characters, intermingling cultures and powerful industries, and stunning landscapes best enjoyed from breathtaking heights. Aerial America: The Wild West whisks you across the western frontier, from the St. Louis Arch to the Pacific shores to the Alaskan wilderness. Watch as we capture its many visual wonders and celebrate the men, women, and children who made their way across our nation and into the pages of history.
S7.E11 ∙ Southern California
From beaches to desert sands, from mountaintop to sprawling city, Southern California is a land of extremes and possibilities. AERIAL AMERICA soars over Southern California to explore the area's incredible scenes and history, from the infamous "Water Wars," to mysterious symbols left behind by ancient people, to the movie moguls that made Hollywood.
S7.E12 ∙ Northern California
The Smithsonian Channel's AERIAL AMERICA soars over Northern California to discover a world of unparalleled wildness and beauty. In that landscape, humanity has produced an unmatched scale of achievement--the city of San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and the wineries of Napa - but all this is threatened by the inherent instability of the land. Northern California could yet come crashing down.
S8.E1 ∙ New York City 24
There's nothing like a day in the life of New York City, from above. Take a ride with the cameras of Aerial America as they soar directly over narrow Midtown towers that appear to defy gravity. Discover some of the surprising ways New Yorkers live, play, and work - from hundreds performing group yoga in Bryant Park, to thousands at play on the beach in Coney Island, to the subway yards that help keep New York City running and never close. Visit an FDNY training center on Randall's Island as our cameras document New York's bravest, cutting through rooftops and dangling over burning buildings. Aerial America captures the city a famous writer once called, "a magnificent jewel", ablaze in the middle of the night - and the workers, some atop one of the tallest building spires in the world, laser focused on the job - helping improve the city they love. Marvel as tons of steel are hoisted hundreds of feet into the air, as workers inside massive tower cranes race to complete the 3 World Trade Center building in Lower Manhattan. Witness why America's largest metropolis never stops working, running, or thrilling in Aerial America: New York City 24.
S8.E2 ∙ Yellowstone
Yellowstone. It's a land forged by the mightiest forces on our planet, with granite peaks, super heated geysers, and raging rivers. It's home to some of the most resilient creatures in North America and is one of the most magnificent ecosystems on earth. For thousands of years, it was a bountiful hunting ground for Native Americans and today it stands as the world's first national park, welcoming all, "for the benefit and enjoyment of the people".
S8.E3 ∙ Boston 24
No city has played a bigger role in America's independence than Boston. Famous for its rowdy revolutionaries, America's oldest battleship, its busy harbor, and the nation's first subway system, Boston is a city of firsts and continues to shine as America's cradle of liberty. Fly over this city and see New England's largest metropolis like never before, in Aerial America: Boston 24.
S8.E4 ∙ Dallas-Fort Worth
Under the wide open skies of North Texas, lie two very different cities. Dallas, modern and innovative, has always thrived on the promise of the future. Fort Worth, originally just a U.S. Army outpost, was built to protect settlers on the edge of America's wild western frontier. Discover these two very different Texas cities with their own unique histories, but a shared sense of destiny, and explore the fourth largest metroplex in the nation, in stunning 4K from above, in Aerial America: Dallas-Fort Worth.
S8.E5 ∙ Great Cities
Journey across some of America's most fascinating cities, discover the stories behind their awe inspiring towers, explore the systems that keep these metropolis centers running day and night, and find out how the people of these cities have responded to tragedy and become stronger than ever before. It's an aerial journey over American cities from sea to shining sea, all shot in amazing 4K, in Aerial America: Great Cities.
