Aerial America

Helicopter flights above the USA give breathtaking views of the nations historic landmarks and natural wonders all presented in stunning HD aerial cinematography while narration provides background information and historical context.

10 Votes (8.9)

2010 HD 45min TV-G United States English Ended
Documentary

Credits:

Jim Conrad

S1E1 - California 2010-07-10

The Pacific Coast Highway of California offers spectacular views while traveling along the edge of American culture. Buckle up for a non-stop flight over the mansion William Randolph Hearst built, the town Clint Eastwood governed and the farmland where Marilyn Monroe once held the title of Miss Artichoke. We soar over beaches and wine country, across Big Sur redwoods, under the Golden Gate Bridge and into the heart and soul of this magnificent state.

S1E2 - Hawaii 2010-07-17

Join us on a non-stop journey by air over our nations most exotic and breathtaking state. From lush green cliffs to black-sand beaches, from ancient ruins to modern city life, this aerial tour reveals the grandeur of the Aloha State. From Molokai to Maui, discover the stunning landscapes and astonishing stories of Hawaiis eight major islands without ever touching the ground.

S1E3 - Virginia 2010-07-24

Its been called the New World and the Old Dominion. It is the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents, and the legend of Pocahontas. Its the site of Williamsburg, perhaps the most ambitious history lesson in America. Virginia proudly celebrates its past without losing its sense of fun. Join us as we travel across a diverse and rugged landscape into the realm of pirates, the source of myths and the heart of American democracy.

S1E4 - Connecticut 2010-07-31

From sleeping giants to Captain Kidds buried treasure, Connecticut isnt as quaint as you think. Join us on an aerial journey across a state rich in Native American legends, colonial history, and good old New England charm. This is where Mark Twain created some of fictions greatest characters and where Benedict Arnold committed Americas greatest act of treason. Savor the states coastal blue waters and mountains ablaze with autumn colors, from a birds-eye view.

S1E5 - Tennessee 2010-08-07

Travel from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Grand Olde Opry, from Elvis Presleys Graceland Mansion to a legendary whiskey distillery, Tennessee tells the story of Americas expansion west and all the celebration and sadness that came with it. Join us as we soar high above the Volunteer State, journeying over the majestic Appalachian Mountains and the mighty Mississippi River, to see its natural beauty - rugged, inviting and infused with the spirit of a nation.

S1E6 - Vermont 2010-08-14

When Robert Frost penned "The Road Not Taken," he was writing about Vermont, and his poem captures the states unscathed beauty and independent spirit. This state of freethinking and green living attracts all sorts, from artists like Norman Rockwell and the von Trapp family, to nature enthusiasts drawn to its hiking trails, ski slopes and autumn foliage. This aerial tour over the Green Mountain State captures the beauty and history of a state that chose its own path.

S1E7 - Arkansas 2010-08-21

Embark on a journey over the land where settlers westward journeys began and Bonnie and Clydes crime spree ended. The Natural State is rich with the stories of brave pioneers, notorious desperadoes, and hanging judges. Its a state with great rivers, great battles and great promise, and the birthplace of Johnny Cash, Maya Angelou and Bill Clinton. Delve into Americas wild interior, from the Mississippi River bottomlands to towering mountain peaks.

S1E8 - Rhode Island 2010-08-28

This aerial journey is short on mileage but long on history. Known as the Ocean State, even though 60% of it is covered in woodland and parks, Rhode Island features 400 miles of tidal shorelines and is the sailing capital of the world. With an array of lighthouses and even more stories of rumrunners, pirates and captains of industry, this state represents our nations progress and its excesses. See it from the sky and witness the East Coast?s tiny gleaming treasure.