In the midst of the biggest crises of his presidency, John F. Kennedy always knew there was one place he could go to collect his thoughts alone: his decadent family summer home in Hyannis Port.

A Look at Bonnie and Clyde's Escape Route

Dec 30th, 2019 1m 11s

Blazing down back roads and running from the law, notorious criminals Bonnie and Clyde fled many crime scenes on these Arkansas roads.

Restoring the Musical City of New Orleans After Katrina

Dec 30th, 2019 2m 49s

Since hurricane Katrina destroyed much of New Orleans, groups like Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation and Habitat for Humanity have rebuilt the homes of thousands of residents.

This is Where Rosa Parks Changed History

Dec 23rd, 2019 2m 41s

More than half a century ago, civil rights leaders Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr. fought for equality in Montgomery, inspiring a national movement through acts of nonviolence.

The Importance of the Continental Divide

Dec 23rd, 2019 2m 47s

Much of the water in the US comes from the Rocky Mountains, so mineral mines nearby must take extra precautions not to pollute the drinking water of milllions.

Pennsylvania's Amish Country

Dec 9th, 2019 2m 23s

Pennsylvania's Amish population maintains its religious practices and austere way of life, tending some of the most productive farmland in the country.

This is Where Elvis Bought His First Guitar

Dec 9th, 2019 2m 21s

Every year, fans make the pilgrimage to Elvis Presley's hometown to see his birthplace and parade their classic Rock and Roll cars around town.

The Best Rock Pillar for Sport Climbing

Dec 2nd, 2019 2m 10s

First conquered in 1992, the climb up the east side of a 300-foot rock pillar named "Monkey Face" has become the ultimate rock-climbing challenge.

The Spectacular Draw of Devils Tower National Monument

Dec 2nd, 2019 1m 12s

In the wilderness of Wyoming, there's a magnificent pillar of ancient lava so unique, that even geologists are at odds on exactly how it was formed.

Why the Film Industry Is So Attracted to Bonanza Creek

Nov 25th, 2019 2m 55s

Bonanza Creek Movie Ranch is an all inclusive film location in New Mexico.

Stephen King's Spooky Stay at the Stanley Hotel

Nov 25th, 2019 1m 38s

In September of 1974, author Stephen King and his wife checked into the Stanley Hotel. During his stay there, King came up with the idea for The Shining.

These Gentle Giants Would Rather Be Left Alone

Nov 19th, 2019 3m 19s

Historically feared by humans, brown bears were once aggressively hunted in the contiguous U.S. Because of this, 95% of these majestic creatures live in Alaska.

If You're an Adventurer, Idaho Is the State for You

Nov 18th, 2019 3m 22s

Idaho has more wild and remote public lands than any state outside of Alaska. Covering 2.3 million acres, The Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area stretches right across the heart of Idaho.

The Insanely Ambitious and Corrupt Plot to Grow L.A.

Nov 11th, 2019 3m 19s

In 1898, the mayor of Los Angeles, Fred Eaton, came up with an audacious plan to drive up the value of local real estate. He would secretly divert the water from an entire river valley in the north to the city.

Why There's a Pyramid in Wyoming Dedicated to Crooks

Nov 11th, 2019 1m 35s

Two of the biggest pioneers in U.S. railroad history were brothers, Oakes and Oliver Ames. And while they were later found out to be criminals, a large granite pyramid would later be erected in southern Wyoming, in their honor.

How Did a Grizzly Bear Get on California's Flag?

Nov 4th, 2019 3m

As more and more settlers began to pour into California throughout the 1840s, the local Mexican authorities regarded them with suspicion. This would set off a chain of events culminating in the Bear Flag Revolt.

These Orange Groves Are a Feast for the Eyes

Nov 4th, 2019 2m 26s

Nearly a third of world's orange juice comes from Florida's expansive orange groves and successful processing plants.

Tour Nike's Oregon Headquarters from the Air

Oct 28th, 2019 1m 31s

In 1971, Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight launched their own sportswear company, Nike, named after the Greek god of victory.

The First Women to Complete the Oregon Trail

Oct 28th, 2019 1m 44s

In 1836, Narcissa Whitman and her husband Marcus joined a group of missionaries traveling west along the Oregon Trail. It was the first time a woman--or a wagon--had ever attempted the trip.

You Can Test Out Life on Mars In This State

Oct 22nd, 2019 2m 28s

Soaring over Utah, it's easy to imagine that you've left Earth and have stepped onto another planet.

The First American Settlers

Oct 21st, 2019 2m 8s

John Smith's encounter with Pocahontas was only one of many confrontations between the new settlers to Jamestown Island and the native tribes that lived there.

Jefferson's Monticello

Oct 14th, 2019 2m 55s

With gardens, skylights, and the famous dome room, Jefferson designed his home to be more than a place to live; it was his architectural legacy.

Florida's Forgotten Coast

Sep 23rd, 2019 2m 17s

The white beaches on the Florida Panhandle make up what's known as Florida's forgotten coast; its sandy beaches and natural beauty have remained trapped in time.

The World's First Camels Roamed... South Dakota?

Sep 23rd, 2019 1m 37s

The Badlands of South Dakota are filled with the fossils of fascinating and surprising prehistoric animals: saber-toothed cats, large-headed pigs, and even the first camels.

Inside the Pig War of 1859

Sep 16th, 2019 1m 44s

In 1859, when an American farmer shot a pig on an island that both Britain and America claimed, a twelve-year-long standoff known as the Pig War began.