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  • S01E01 Dinosaurs

    • June 7, 2006

    We'll track down the largest beasts ever to tread on the earth, over 100 million years ago - the Stegosaurus, the Velociraptor, the Brontosaurus, and the Tyrannosaurus Rex. We'll start with a drive to Glenrock, Wyoming for a hands-on dig with one of the world's most famous paleontologists, Dr. Robert Bakker. After several days of discovering triceratops bones, fossil fish and more, we'll follow Dr. Bakker down to Medicine Bow.

  • S01E02 Wyoming

    • June 14, 2006

    We discover where Butch Cassidy got his start, ancient Indian petroglyphs, wild horses, drive America's most beautiful highway and see the awe inspiring Grand Tetons.

  • S01E03 Miami to the Keys

    • June 21, 2006

    We start with a tour of the little-known backroads of Miami, including the Art Deco realm of South Beach. Then we head down the highway to discover the Keys. From glass bottom boats, to sea turtle rescues, dwarf deer and bacchanalian sunsets we'll find out why Jackie Gleason said, 'how sweet it is.'

  • S01E04 Orlando to St. Augustine

    • June 28, 2006

    After a whirlwind tour of all things Disney we'll head out to the coast and set our sights on America's oldest city, St. Augustine. We discover wildlife refuges, take a tour behind the scenes at Cape Canaveral, walk the beach where the first land speed records were set, mingle with the Harley riders at Daytona's annual Bike Week, and wander through the historic streets of St. Augustine.

  • S01E05 Natchez Trace

    • July 5, 2006

    From Nashville to Natchez, Mississippi we drive the 444 mile Natchez Trace. Along this one-time Indian foot-path we discover the heart of country music in Nashville, the birth of the blues at W. C. Handy's home, see Helen Keller's origins, find out where Elvis bought his first guitar and finally roam the streets of Natchez, a city that slavery once turned into America's wealthiest.

  • S01E06 Hawai'i: Maui

    • August 9, 2006

    We start out on the Hana Highway. It's 52 serpentine miles wind around 600 curves and over 54 one-lane bridges, through scenes of waterfalls splashing beside the road, swimmers plunging into the surf, trees laden with fruit, perfumed air and stunning vistas around every turn. We take in the raw beauty of the Hana coast and then go off road on the backside of the Haleakala National Park. We'll discover it's all part of the landscape as we roam the back roads of Maui.

  • S01E07 Napa to Monterey

    • August 16, 2006

    Traverse the golden back roads of California's wine country with a pack of classic Ferraris. We take the twist and turns through stunning redwoods out to the coast and head down the coast to discover the magic of the Monterey Peninsula.

  • S01E08 Route 66

    • August 23, 2006

    We'll get our kicks on this drive through the historic part of Route 66. Starting out at the Santa Monica Pier, where the highway ended, we'll retrace its path through the most scenic towns along this historic route. We'll see where Gable married Lombard, go through old Las Vegas and dip down along the back roads as we discover what lured millions of Americans out West. We'll end up at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon for a view that will definitely get our motors running.

  • S01E09 Woodward Avenue

    • August 30, 2006

    This is the street that put America on wheels. From the Detroit River, straight through to Pontiac it takes us to past the birthplace of Barry Gordy's Motown Records, Henry Ford's Model T factory, and the Dream Cruise -- the largest one-day vintage car event in the world. It's a drive that's full of history and nostalgia. Slip on your saddle shoes and let's hit the road.

  • S01E10 Hallowed Ground

    • September 6, 2006

    From Jefferson's Monticello to Gettysburg, PA we drive this four-state, 175 mile corridor through the heart of American history. Route 15, the Old Carolina Road, holds more history than any other region in the United States. It's a "must do" drive for anyone who cares about America.

  • S01E11 Wales: Search for King Arthur

    • September 13, 2006

    We follow the legend of King Arthur and the magician Merlin on this journey across Wales. Arthur's tale is deeply ingrained in Welsh folklore and recalled in many place names. There's stunningly beautiful countryside, ancient sites and the mysteries surrounding the world's most enduring epic of kingship, love, chivalry and the search for the Holy Grail.