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Product Description ------------------- 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 --------------- 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. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); About the Director ------------------ 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. See more ( javascript:void(0) )