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The Best Episodes of Aerial America

Every episode of Aerial America ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Aerial America!

The Best Episodes of Aerial America

Take off on a thrilling flight across America. This epic series offers rare glimpses of our nation's most treasured landmarks, all seen from breathtaking heights....

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  1. Background image for Idaho
    8.6/10(31 votes)

    #1 - Idaho

    S5:E2

    Soar over a state with much more to offer than just potatoes! This state contains millions of acres of untamed land, great ancient spines of stone, and the deepest canyon in America. Idaho's past is as rich as its volcanic soil and this tour over the Gem State reveals unique visual treasures. From Hemingway's haven to Hell's Canyon, and from the world's first atomic city to the birth of the potato boom, discover the beauty and history of Idaho.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for New Jersey
    8.6/10(37 votes)

    #2 - New Jersey

    S6:E3

    New Jersey is one of America's 13 original states, and one of its most fascinating. It's where the nation's first industrial city was built, where some of Hollywood's biggest studios began, and where a brilliant inventor devised a way to light the world. We trace the Garden State's most dramatic historic moments, from Washington's fateful Delaware crossing to Hindenburg's fiery crash to Superstorm Sandy's furious attack. We also celebrate Jersey's quiet misty valleys, fields of plenty, miles of sunlit shores, and plucky, innovative spirit.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for New England
    8.6/10(26 votes)

    #3 - New England

    S7:E9

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Arizona
    8.5/10(39 votes)

    #4 - Arizona

    S3:E12

    The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, but it's just one of many breathtaking marvels you'll find in Arizona. Explore the Copper State's remarkable history and its awe-inspiring landscapes, spectacular sunsets and infamous gunfights. From Tombstone to tent jails, from the Valley of the Sun to lost cities of gold, this aerial tour celebrates and studies a colorful state filled with equally colorful characters.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Utah
    8.5/10(35 votes)

    #5 - Utah

    S5:E4

    From the unearthly pinnacles of Arches National Park to the blinding white terrain of the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah has an alien beauty that you must see to believe. It has a history uniquely its own, from the tragedy of the Donner Party to the arrival of Brigham Young, an American leader who built Mormonism into one of the most successful religions in the world. This journey over the Beehive State celebrates a land that offers endless surprises and possibilities.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for The Great Plains
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #6 - The Great Plains

    S7:E4

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Wild West
    8.5/10(23 votes)

    #7 - The Wild West

    S7:E10

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Amazing Destinations
    8.4/10(35 votes)

    #8 - Amazing Destinations

    S4:E1

    From its Great Lakes to its Grand Canyon, its Rocky Mountain peaks to its Key West reefs, America is a land of amazing destinations. This adventure over the nation's most remarkable landscapes and landmarks captures her breathtaking beauty, while demonstrating how its sense of wonder has inspired countless artists, thinkers, and revolutionaries. Join us on this cross-country tour over iconic and unknown sights, and discover a side of America you've never seen before.

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Washington D.C.
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    #9 - Washington D.C.

    S6:E1

    Washington, DC, does not boast towering buildings, but its skyline still inspires awe through its history, purpose, and what happens inside its walls. Explore the Nation's Capital from above as we swoop over its monuments, memorials, historic neighborhoods, and beckoning waters. We celebrate a city of stately American symbols and turbulent history, including scandals, protests, assassinations, and battles that rocked it to its core. But through it all, D.C. has survived and thrived, proving itself a city worthy of the nation it represents.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Natural Wonders
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #10 - Natural Wonders

    S7:E3

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  12. Background image for South Carolina
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    #11 - South Carolina

    S2:E3

    The true spirit and rich history of the South are encapsulated in this first-class journey across the Palmetto State. From Fort Sumter, where the first shots of The War Between the States rang out, to Sullivan Island, the Ellis Island of Slaves, to the cypress swamp where freedom fighter Francis Marion helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War. Take flight on a journey that showcases American history, pristine beaches, colorful cities, and wild spaces.

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  13. Background image for The Dakotas
    8.3/10(35 votes)

    #12 - The Dakotas

    S5:E5

    Take in the soaring views above a state that inspired a future president, launched the country's first millionaire, and kept a dark, rich secret under its expansive prairies for centuries. This lofty journey over North Dakota highlights the Roughrider State's grand beauty, which healed a grieving Teddy Roosevelt and transformed him into a defender of America's wild land. Explore the state's booms and busts, from fur trade explosions to frontier battles to the thousands of oil wells that dot the land and house flaming vents that are visible from space.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Wisconsin
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    #13 - Wisconsin

    S6:E2

    It's a state ruled by beer and dairy, a place full of wild, scenic beauty and bustling urban landscapes. This is Wisconsin, and this aerial tour celebrates the unique brew of dazzling landscapes, rich history, and contemporary culture that can only be found in the Badger State. Join us as we soar over colorful autumn forests, family-owned farms, the Door Peninsula and share stories of the ancient tribes, European settlers, and American icons who gave Wisconsin its one-of-a-kind identity.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for On the Water
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #14 - On the Water

    S7:E1

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Man-Made Marvels
    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #15 - Man-Made Marvels

    S7:E6

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

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  17. Background image for Maine
    8.2/10(43 votes)

    #16 - Maine

    S2:E1

    Take a journey across distant isles, down rugged shores, and into the great wilderness seafarers once called "The Mainland." From Portland to Kennebunkport, Moosehead Lake to Casco Bay, this picturesque expedition offers a stunning bird's eye view of one of the most beautiful states on the Atlantic Coast. See why the Pine Tree State has attracted sailors, artists, presidents, and robber barons for centuries. Discover how Maine's storied past, rich resources, and varied cast of characters have helped shape not just the state, but the nation.

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  18. Background image for New Mexico
    8.2/10(34 votes)

    #17 - New Mexico

    S3:E2

    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 tour of the state will show you exactly why. Take flight over 121,000 square miles of timeless beauty and national treasures, from the Rio Grande, to adobe structures and dormant volcanoes. See what brought O'Keeffe to the Land of Enchantment, as well as Billy the Kid, the makers of the atomic bomb and perhaps even visitors from far away galaxies.

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  19. Background image for Nevada
    8.2/10(34 votes)

    #18 - Nevada

    S3:E4

    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 City of Sin. This aerial tour highlights Nevada's vital role in the shaping of America, from the mines and ghost towns of its gold and silver rush, to its icon of American ingenuity: the Hoover Dam. Discover the highs and lows of Nevada's history, and the booms and busts that have defined it as the land of big builders and bigger dreamers.

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  20. Background image for Colorado
    8.2/10(41 votes)

    #19 - Colorado

    S3:E5

    Get ready for a Rocky Mountain adventure over the state that boasts some of the highest peaks, tallest sand dunes and largest single-site brewery in America. Every year Colorado attracts music lovers, ski buffs, and sports fans drawn to its Red Rocks, Aspen slopes and the Broncos' Mile High Stadium. But it is also a state with a history, marked by war, a gold rush and legendary bank robberies. Through it all, Colorado remains a feast for the eyes.

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  21. Background image for Oklahoma
    8.2/10(30 votes)

    #20 - Oklahoma

    S3:E11

    Oklahoma is home to great tallgrass prairies, where herds of buffalo roam free and oil jacks gush black gold. Where the Trail of Tears ended and a mass exodus began 100 years later, prompted by a wave of dust. This flight over the Sooner State whisks you over the home of famous "Okies" Will Rogers, Brad Pitt, and Geronimo. Where native cultures have flourished for thousands of years and where countless hopeful settlers arrived for a shot at the American Dream.

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  22. Background image for Wyoming
    8.2/10(34 votes)

    #21 - Wyoming

    S5:E6

    Soar over Wyoming and explore the fertile landscapes that first lured men like Jim Bridger out West in search of furs and game. Then visit the Cowboy State's famous towns and landmarks, from Jackson Hole to the Teton Mountains, and from the Sheridan Rodeo to the Continental Divide. Delve into its controversial past, including a shocking hate crime, a notorious mining operation, and a 19th-Century fight for women's rights that continues to inspire today.

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  23. Background image for Nebraska
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    #22 - Nebraska

    S5:E7

    This is a land of bold landscapes and brave history. It?s where uninhabitable desert plains have been transformed into cornfields and cattle ranges that feed America. Soar above this agricultural powerhouse as we explore the Cornhusker State?s vast farms, towering spires, desolate badlands, and gleaming cities. We also celebrate Johnny Carson, Warren Buffet, Carhenge, the College World Series, and other great figures, landmarks, and pastimes that call Nebraska home.

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Alaska's Call of the Wild
    8.2/10(32 votes)

    #23 - Alaska's Call of the Wild

    S5:E10

    For centuries, thousands of adventurers have answered Alaska's "call of the wild," seeking thrills and fortunes in a state rife with postcard-perfect beauty... and lethal dangers. Take flight across ancient glaciers, rugged mountain ranges, primeval forests, and pristine waterways. Then discover how the state's unique charm has attracted bold visitors, from Russian fur traders to a young survivalist on a one-way trip "into the wild" to the thousands of dog sledders facing off in the "Last Great Race on Earth!"

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  25. Background image for Roadside Attractions
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    #24 - Roadside Attractions

    S7:E5

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  26. Background image for Northern California
    8.2/10(30 votes)

    #25 - Northern California

    S7:E12

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Best Episodes Summary

"Idaho" is the best rated episode of "Aerial America". It scored 8.6/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/2/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "New Jersey".