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1) Alaska
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At Denali National Park visitors come to see Mt. McKinley, the spectacular scenery and wildlife on the 60 mile drive into the Denali Backcountry Lodge. A journey to Denali by rail on the Alaska Railroad gives travelers the opportunity to relax and enjoy the passing scenery of the rugged Alaskan wilderness. Ferries on the Alaska Marine Highway System bring visitors north from Bellingham, WA to a variety of ports along the Inside Passage. Sitka is...
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Focus On The Family
Pub. Date
2004
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English
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Dylan and Carter stumble upon an Imagination Station adventure that takes them back to pre-Civil War days - and Carter discovers he is a slave! Will Dylan help his friend escape and cross into the freedom of the North, or stay in his comfortable life?
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Cities of the World volume 16
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Costa del Sol, the Sunny Coast, together with its hinterland of great heritage, Andalusia is one of the most typically Spanish parts of the Iberian Peninsula.
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Travel down the mighty Yangtze River in China. Learn the ancient history of China along this river, visit markets, mud-home villages, and relocated families, and learn the impact of the Three River Gorges Dam project. Head by small longboat with the ancient trackers up a small river, taste local foods, see the dramatic scenery, and get a tour of the dam.
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Cities of the World volume 22
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Morocco fulfills fantasies and dreams about the Tales of 1,001 Nights, even today. It is an exotic and romantic country with 1,000 miracles of the Arab world, old cities, mosques, bazaars, natural beauties from palm tree gardens to sand dunes and from the frosty tops of the Atlas Mountains to the beaches of Agadir.
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Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 11
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We can jet to Europe in a day and visit four cities in less than a week. It’s great to take your time but sometimes you only have a day to visit. How can you be part of the international jet set and still get a taste of “old” Europe?
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Explore America by Water volume 11
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Cruise down the Mississippi River aboard the Mississippi Queen from Memphis to New Orleans. See antebellum homes and plantations in Natchez, Mississippi; the beautiful gardens of Rosedown in St. Francisville, Louisiana; and experience Cajun life and art deco architecture in Baton Rouge.
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Scenic Walks of the World volume 3
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Follow Historic Pathways and discover the secrets of an ancient civilization as you venture through Macchu Picchu's thick forests and dramatic mountain passes. You will also explore medieval cities surrounded by vineyards and hillsides covered in olive groves in Italy's Umbria, discover the heart of America on the Appalachian Trail, and walk along the Great Wall of China and the legendary Silk Road.
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Wild Travels volume 1
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Travel the first cog railway in the world, enjoy a special visit to the Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, and visit shoe heaven at Sneaker Con. Also, experience the world of bug art at the Fairbanks Museum, and swim with mermaids.
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This 4th program in the "Discoveries… Ireland" series explores many of this island's historic gems. There are so many heritage sites in Ireland that you'd probably need a lifetime just to scratch the surface of it's spectacular history. Ireland's turbulent past gave rise to many castles, abbeys, moats & fortified houses scattered throughout the country & truly paved the way for the island's optimistic present & future. From world heritage ruins...
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Green Paradise volume 5
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The Seychelles Islands never cease to live up to their image as a Garden of Eden. These granite islands, the oldest on Earth, were only colonized in the 18th century, and thus the natural beauty has largely been preserved.
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This is the second of three programs in the Discoveries...Vietnam series and visits farmers during rice harvest telling the compelling story of how this country has transformed in recent years from famine to feast. Experience many different kinds of markets... produce, fish, dry goods & even floating markets! Journey back in time to the Unesco World Heritage Sites of 16-17th century Hoi An, 4th-13th century religious and political capital of...
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Departures volume 12
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Scott and Justin are prepared for perhaps their greatest adventure to date, providing them with a rare glimpse inside the borders of this isolated country. From Beijing, they depart to Pyongyang with an Englishman named Nick – an outsider with unprecedented access to the country. Meeting up with their local guides, Chae and Kim, the team visits many historical and political sights, learning the local perspective on world events, and gaining a...
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Cities of the World volume 11
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Istanbul is a fantastic heritage of the Byzantine Empire and Constantinople, and its unique quality is that it lies on two continents.
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Departures volume 5
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One of the most fascinating places on earth, and one of the most dangerous, Papua New Guinea is a rough and mostly unexplored country. The guys meet up with their friend Nick on the island of East New Britain, where they visit the lava-buried city of Rabaul, and climb up, and into, an active volcano. Next they explore the island and local dive sites for abandoned World War II relics. Making their way through some thick jungle, they spend a night...
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Cities of the World volume 6
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English
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Bavaria is the largest German territory. It is a land dotted with little towns and villages. Wooden shells, high red tiled roofs with many skylights, old signboards, town walls, ancient churches, domes and steeples, narrow streets and riverbanks, huge green areas and many flowers take us to a wonderfully calm and merry world.
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Disney Parks volume 1
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English
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Take a behind the scenes tour of Disney's most ambitious theme park to date in Orlando. This program showcases the incredible challenge of how to combine adventure rides and live animals in a park environment.
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Wild Travels volume 4
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English
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Get the lead out at Orlando Speed World, and tour soda heaven at Pops 66 Soda Ranch on Route 66. Also, meet Artist and Farmer Ruby C. Williams, discover fine brew at The Church Brew Works, and visit the amazing Bread and Puppet Theater.
20) Indiana
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Indiana's north shore is a great industrial center with giant sand dunes nearby. The third largest Amish population lives in northern Indiana and the Shipshewana Flea Market & Auction is quite a draw. Indianapolis is the crossroads of America and the RV/MH Museum in Elkhart shows the evolution of the motor home industry through a collection of vintage RVs going back to 1913. Evansville is a small town on the Ohio River with a new riverfront area and...
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