You will find beauty and adventure around every turn in this dazzling car journey from sea to shining sea. Having the
road all to yourself, you will take scenic drives to places such as the Blue Ridge ains, Nantucket Island,
Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Alaskas Kenia Peninsula, Hawaiis Kuauai Island, and dozens more!
Your journey will bring you ly close to diverse peoples, colorful wildlife, and the most charming, majestic, and
spectacular landscapes that America has to offer. DVD 1: From Maine to Key West - Cruise down the most scenic routes of
the Eastern Seaboard, driving along Maines rocky coast, stopping to admire the views at Acadia National Park. Motor to
charming Nantucket and then continue on to Cape Cod in its entire summer splendor. Admire the brilliant red and orange
leaves common to autumn-kissed New England. Stop and appreciate the dramatic motion of the mighty Niagara Falls. Step
into a simpler life in Pennsylvanias Amish Country, and then continue south through the Shenandoah Valley, admiring the
lush landscapes and diverse wildlife. Embrace the local charm of Chincoteague Island, and the vast beauty of the Blue
Ridge and Smoky ains. Heading further south, slow down for some time in Savannah, Georgias quaint cityscapes.
Finish your road trip at the sunny beaches and blue lapping waves in the Florida Keys, the perfect destination for any
drive. DVD 2: From Texas to Yellowstone - Journey through the ever-changing, beautiful American Heartland, crossing the
romantic Bridges of Madison County in Iowa. Travel across a landscape of lush green Missouri hills through the Ozark
ains. Glide through Montanas Big Sky Country, and stream past Texas languid and storied Rio Grande. Then traverse
Route 170E and loop through Big Bend National Park. Enjoy one of the greatest scenic drives of the American Southwest at
Four Corners: navigating through Bryce Canyon, to Arches National park, to Monument Valley, finishing in Mesa Verde,
taking in some of the most dramatic landscapes in the nation. Follow Route 160E towards Durango, Colorado for an Old
West adventure. Then cruise through the natural and manmade wonders of the Badlands and historic Rushmore.
Conclude the western tour with stops at gorgeous Glacier National Park and the national treasure of Yellowstone National
Park. DVD 3: From Arizona to Alaska - Coast across the dazzlingly diverse American West. Begin your journey at one of
the worlds favorite vacation destinations the breathtaking Hawaiian Islands and the idyllic beaches on Hawaiis Kauai
Island. Then return to the mainland for one of the greatest wonders of the natural world, the humbling Grand Canyon.
Next, cruise along the Pacific Coast at gorgeous Big Sur on Route 1 to the wondrous Yosemite National Park. Next, the
road heads to the heart of the Sierra Nevada ains. Regale in the scenic splendor of Redwood National Park,
inhabited by gigantic trees the tallest on the planet. Next, head north and east toward Oregons peaceful Crater Lake.
Another turn leads to a new Pacific Northwest Adventure from Mt. Rainier to Olympic National Park. Then cruise even
further north to Alaskas Seward Highway and Kenai Peninsula, motoring through a blizzard of glorious landscapes and
wildlife, and views that will take your breath away. Bonus Disc: America the Beautiful Musical Tribute - Sing the
praises of the worlds most beautifully diverse land! Nineteen songs (including Oklahoma!, New York, New York;
Shenandoah; Rocky ain High; My Old Kentucky Home; Ol Man River; Chicago; Take Me Out to the Ballgame) provide an
all- musical backdrop in this rousing tribute to Americas diverse landscapes, landmarks, institutions, and people.
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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