Aerial America

Maine

Take a journey across distant isles, down rugged shores, and into the great wilderness seafarers once called "The Mainla

Oregon

Individualistic, eccentric and freethinking: a mix that's intrinsically "Made in Oregon." These traits belong not just t

South Carolina

The true spirit and rich history of the South are encapsulated in this first-class journey across the Palmetto State. Fr

Massachusetts

Henry David Thoreau said of its shores: "A man may stand here and put all of America behind him." In many ways, Massachu

Georgia

Where the Appalachian Mountains end and a great Civil Rights leader's life began, Georgia is a state rich in natural won

Washington

Washington is home to some of America's wildest spaces and also its most modern cities. The Evergreen State is a story o

New Hampshire

Soar over the most independent-minded state in the Union: New Hampshire. Amid its mountains, rivers, and colonial villag

Maryland & Delaware

Visit the birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner and explore the sites where Harriet Tubman, Babe Ruth and the DuPont fa

North Carolina

North Carolina is home to mysteries, giant industries, and coastal beauty. It's where gold was first found in America, a

New York

Take a memorable flight over a remarkable state, one rich with the stories of a nation that began long before European e

Louisiana

Visit the state where the Big Muddy comes to an end and the Big Easy comes to life. Louisiana is home to both great cele

New Mexico

Georgia O'Keeffe once said, "If you ever go to New Mexico, it will itch you for the rest of your life," and this aerial

Michigan

Michigan is a Midwestern powerhouse, where one man's assembly lines brought the automobile to America and another man's

Nevada

Nevada is known as a Wild West state that's still a little wild, but there's more to this ancient desert land than the C

Colorado

Get ready for a Rocky Mountain adventure over the state that boasts some of the highest peaks, tallest sand dunes and la

Mississippi

In Mississippi, culture and history run as deep as its mighty river. Soar over landmarks where Civil Rights movements we

Pennsylvania

This thrilling ride over the Keystone State takes you over large cities and across small towns, where tradition thrives,

Florida

Explore the grassy waters, sandy shores, and intriguing history of Florida. From big orange groves to Little Havana, fro

Kansas

There's more to Kansas than its wide-open spaces and endless skies might indicate. It's where aviation pioneers took fli

Alabama

Buckle up and "Roll Tide" as we journey over vast cotton fields, endless waters, storied football stadiums, and historic

Oklahoma

Oklahoma is home to great tallgrass prairies, where herds of buffalo roam free and oil jacks gush black gold. Where the

Arizona

The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, but it's just one of many breathtaking marvels you'll

Amazing Destinations

From its Great Lakes to its Grand Canyon, its Rocky Mountain peaks to its Key West reefs, America is a land of amazing d

Montana

Big skies, big adventure, and big spirits: this is Montana. It's where fertile plains collide with the Rocky Mountains a

Ohio

It's where the Wright brothers' visions of flight fully took off and where a young Neil Armstrong first dreamed of the M

Minnesota

Soar over Minnesota, where the Mighty Mississippi begins and the blue Midwestern sky never ends. This aerial exploration

Made in the U.S.A.

"Made in the USA" isn't just a label. It's a testament to American ingenuity and the pioneers and risk takers who have g

West Virginia

West Virginia. It's where the Appalachian, Blue Ridge, and Allegheny Mountains converge, and where a fiercely independen

Beyond Hollywood

Virtually anywhere you go in America, Hollywood has already been there, telling a story and sharing it with the world. J

Texas

To capture Texas, you need to go big, and this aerial exploration spans thousands of square miles to reveal the great si

Idaho

Soar over a state with much more to offer than just potatoes! This state contains millions of acres of untamed land, gre

Kentucky

Kentucky: home of young Abe Lincoln, old family feuds, and the most exciting two minutes in sports. This overhead explor

Utah

From the unearthly pinnacles of Arches National Park to the blinding white terrain of the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah ha

The Dakotas

Take in the soaring views above a state that inspired a future president, launched the country's first millionaire, and

Wyoming

Soar over Wyoming and explore the fertile landscapes that first lured men like Jim Bridger out West in search of furs an

Nebraska

This is a land of bold landscapes and brave history. It?s where uninhabitable desert plains have been transformed into c

Best Small Towns

Smithsonian Magazine and Smithsonian Channel team up to take one of our signature series to even greater heights! Join u

Alaska's Fire and Ice

It's twice the size of Texas, features 16 of the 20 tallest mountains in the nation and is home to the biggest earthquak

Alaska's Call of the Wild

For centuries, thousands of adventurers have answered Alaska's "call of the wild," seeking thrills and fortunes in a sta

Wilderness

Some are vital sanctuaries for endangered species. Some can only be reached by plane. All are magnificent. These are the

Washington D.C.

Washington, DC, does not boast towering buildings, but its skyline still inspires awe through its history, purpose, and

Wisconsin

It's a state ruled by beer and dairy, a place full of wild, scenic beauty and bustling urban landscapes. This is Wiscons

New Jersey

New Jersey is one of America's 13 original states, and one of its most fascinating. It's where the nation's first indust

Indiana

"Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines" and prepare to be whisked away over Indiana's famous racetrack and the Golden

Iowa

It's appropriate that we'll be traversing the Hawkeye State from the air - and you can help us decide which of its great

Missouri

Destination "Missouruh" for our crew - and you can help by telling us what we should film there. While the Show-Me State

Illinois

It's given us American icons as notorious as Al Capone and as heroic as Abraham Lincoln. It's where endless rows of corn

On the Water

An aerial tour of America's waterways, wetlands, dams and canals.

Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands

A flyover tour of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Natural Wonders

The Great Plains

Roadside Attractions

Man-Made Marvels

A flyover tour of America's man-made marvels, including the Statue of Liberty and Seattle's Space Needle.

The South

A flyover tour of the South spotlights its famous landmarks, historical milestones and culture.

Trailblazers

A flyover tour of places made famous by influential men and women.

New England

An aerial tour of New England spotlights its beauty and history.

The Wild West

Southern California

A flyover tour of Southern California highlights the region's beaches, deserts, urban cities and culture.

Northern California

New York City 24

There's nothing like a day in the life of New York City, and there's no better way to appreciate it than from above. Joi

Yellowstone

When you soar above Yellowstone, it's easy to see why it became the world's first national park in 1872. It's a place of

Boston 24

No city has played a bigger role in America's independence than Boston. Famous for its rowdy revolutionaries, America's

Dallas-Fort Worth 24

Fly over the fourth largest metropolis in the nation to discover how a simple trading post on the banks of Trinity River

Great Cities

Explore the awe-inspiring skyscrapers and dazzling public spaces of America’s great cities and meet the people who kee