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Natural Wonders of the NE Coast
Natural Wonders of the NE Coast
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When you think of the Northeast Coast you usually think of big cities and crowded beaches, but there are still many “natural wonders” to explore. This 1500-mile adventure begins in busy Virginia Beach and ends at the Maine/Canada border. Along the way we observe an amazing array of birds, mammals, whales, insects, amphibians, flora, and endangered species. We also experience kayaking, sailing, aerial tours, lobstering, crabbing, and over thirty lighthouses. This is a true adventure! The video also includes:

Virginia Beach – Chesapeake Bay Bridge – Chesapeake Bay – Maritime Museum -Tangier Island watermen, blue crab harvest – Tilghman Island skip-jack sail – Chincoteague ponies – Assateague Island National Seashore – endangered plover program – Delaware Prime Hook NWR – horseshoe crab/shorebird migration – Cape Henlopen – ferry to New Jersey – Cape May – Monarch Butterfly migration – marsh tour - skimmers – songbirds – Wetlands Institute turtle rescue – Atlantic City area – Edwin B. Forsythe NWR – shorebirds - Sandy Hook National Seashore – Long Island NY – Fire Island National Seashore – wineries – Montauk Lighthouse – Shelter Island Mashomack Preserve – wildflowers – insects up-close - ferry to Connecticut – Mystic CT Seaport Museum & town - Newport Rhode Island – Block Island – Cape Cod National Seashore – Monomoy NWR – famous Wellfleet oysters – whale watching – Provincetown – Race Point Light House overnight – Plymouth Rock – Boston Harbor Islands – Parker River NWR – Portsmouth New Hampshire – Isle of Shoals sail & kayak – seals - Maine lobster fishermen – Bath ME Maritime Museum – Monhegan Island – Windjammers – Lighthouse Museum - Isle Au Haut Lighthouse – Boothbay Harbor – Bar Harbor – Arcadia National Park – Machias Seal Island puffins – Lubec – Canada border – a great adventure awaits you, come along for the ride! (approx: 85 minutes)

EXTRAS (DVD ONLY) detailed maps – visual campground guide – attractions – great restaurants and more. See and plan your trip before you leave home. Save valuable time and money! (approx: 45 minutes)

 
 
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Natural Wonders of the SE Coast
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When you think of the East Coast you usually think of big cities, but there are many natural areas that have been set aside as well. Our adventure begins in Virginia Beach as we follow the coast south through the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This is where the Wright Brothers made their first flight and where we try our hand at hang-gliding, take a 4-wheel adventure along the beach to find Wild Mustangs, and explore the many lighthouses the dangerous coastlines famous for. A scenic ferry ride takes us and our RV back to the mainland where we head to South Carolina and Myrtle Beach. Just outside of Charleston we take a kayak trip to an island with a pelican rookery. At Hilton Head we find wild dolphins, painted buntings, and take a trip on a shrimp boat to learn how one of our favorite foods is harvested.

One-third of all the saltwater marshes along the East Coast are located in Georgia. An eco-tour explains how important the marsh is to the creatures that inhabit it, like oysters, crabs, wading birds, and manatees. On Sapalo Island we learn its history of plantations and slaves. A hike around Cumberland Island reveals its miles of beautiful beaches. We follow famous highway A1A south along the Florida coast stopping at historic St. Augustine to see the Fountain of Youth. The Kennedy Space Center is world famous but did you know that the surrounding Merritt Wildlife Refuge is a natural hot spot bursting with wildlife? Nearby we observe the age old ritual of the giant loggerhead turtle coming back to the beach to lay its eggs.

The Everglades is the place to visit for natural wonders. The national park is one of the most unusual in the country. Alligators and crocodiles are king here along with hundreds of other species of wildlife. The drive over the bridges of the Florida Keys is a spectacular display of colorful water and sand. Along the way we scuba dive with sharks, catch giant tarpon, film the endangered Key Deer, kayak through mangroves, and take an ultra-light flight. Our journey ends in quirky Key West with a trip to the beautiful Dry Tortugas. The East Coast contains many natural wonders that most people are not aware of, come along for the ride!

 
 
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Alaska's Inside Passage
Alaska's Inside Passage
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The adventure begins on beautiful Vancouver Island in British Columbia with a visit to Telegraph Cove, possibly the best place on Earth to view Orca (killer whales). We continue north to Ketchikan, Alaska's first city on the Inside Passage. Here we explore the spectacular Misty Fjords National Monument by kayak and float plane. We also learn about the art of totem pole carving and watch as they are created. A short side trip by ferry takes us to Prince Of Wales Island, which has more than 2,000 miles of logging roads for exploration. The island is also known for its luxury fishing lodges.

Wrangell calls itself "Alaska's Hidden Jewel", and is paradise for those seeking outdoor adventure! Many say that if you're looking for the real Alaska, you'll find it here. The Anan Bear Observatory is considered to be one of the best in the state and the only place where black and brown bears feed together. We take an exciting jet boat tour up the Stikine River - the last great un-dammed river on the continent - and visit Telegraph Creek as well as the Grand Canyon of the Stikine.

The ferry becomes part of the adventure as we head north through the Wrangell Narrows - the single most difficult navigational stretch on the Passage. Petersburg is Alaska's "Little Norway" and Southeast's busiest processing port, home to the area's largest fishing fleet. Sitka was once the Russian capital of Alaska and is one of the most beautiful spots on our route. We explore the town's history and native culture. The Alaska Raptor Center offers a close-up at eagles. A wildlife cruise to St. Lazaria Island lets us observe whales, puffins, sea lions and otters. A snorkeling tour reveals Alaska's underwater world.

Juneau is the state capital. The biggest attraction is Mendenhall Glacier, which we explore with an exciting helicopter tour and glacier trek. Some of the best humpback whale watching is within a short boat ride of town. Incredible glacier calving and towering cliffs can be seen at nearby Tracy Arm. Side trips take us to beautiful Glacier Bay and the quirky little town of Pelican.

Our adventure ends with a tour of historic Skagway and more wilderness adventures in Haines, including a river tour, an air boat ride and panning for gold

Imagine taking a tour of Alaska and bringing your home along for the ride! Join us on our RV adventure and get helpful tips to plan your own.

 
 
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Baja RV Adventure
Baja RV Adventure
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Come along on the adventure of a lifetime! In 1975 future filmmaker John Holod traveled the 1,060 mile Transpeninsular Baja Highway from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas by motorcycle. He now returns in the comfort of his RV to make a video about this incredible desert paradise.

The adventure begins at the busiest border crossing in the world. We take a tour with the US Border Patrol to see what is being done to secure this hot spot. Today's Tijuana is much different from the rundown place many of us remember. Ensenada is famous for its fish market, the blowhole, Estro Beach and Hussong's Cantina - "the bar that built a town". A side trip takes us to San Felipe on the Sea of Cortez, a beach playground for RV'ers. Sierra National Park, looking much like Northern California, is home to the Pico Diablo, the highest mountain in all of Baja. Our route south takes us to San Quintin and El Rosario, the home of Mama Espinosa's famous restaurant where we talk to Mama herself. Bahia de Los Angeles, one of the most beautiful places on the peninsula, is home to a wide variety of wildlife and provides access to the Midriff Islands and life forms found nowhere else on Earth.

Guerrero Negro is famous for salt production and the world's friendliest grey whales...who get close enough to pet! We also visit a preserve protecting the endangered Peninsula Pronghorn, which have a population of less than two hundred. In San Ignacio we tour the mission and enjoy a parade honoring its patron saint. Santa Rosalia's history features mining and French colonial style architecture. Mulege - the oasis in the desert - offers palm trees, dorado fishing, birding and a hike to nearby cave paintings. Camping on the beach a few feet from the sea makes many consider Bahia Conception the ultimate Baja destination. Loreto is one of the most pleasant towns in Baja featuring a mission museum and a 4 wheel drive side trip to San Javier and its well preserved church. A visit to San Carlos allows us to explore Magdalena Bay with its mangroves and estuaries. La Paz is noted for an attractive waterfront walkway and some of the best scuba diving on the peninsula. The adventure ends in the popular tourist resort of Cabo San Lucas. This is an adventure packed 75 minute experience!

 
 
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The Last Great Road Trip:
Alaska RV Adventure!
Alaska RV Adventure
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The journey begins in Dawson Creek, British Columbia - "Mile Zero" of the world famous Alaska Highway. The road is paved now, but still an adventure. We revisit the old Alcan Highway and interesting spots in Canada along the way - Summit Lake, Stone Mountain, Toad River, Liard Hot Springs, Watson Lake, the Yukon River, Dawson City and Whitehorse. In Alaska we visit Skagway, Haines, Eagle and beautiful downtown Chicken. From Fairbanks we drive north on the axle busting Dalton Highway, across the Arctic Circle to the oil fields of Prudhoe Bay. Along the way, we explore the Gates of the Arctic National Park and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The high point of a trip to Alaska is a visit to Denali National Park and a look at "The Great One". Wildlife is everywhere - bear, moose, caribou, dall sheep and wolf. A short trip to nearby Talkeetna gives us an up close look at the wacky annual Moose Dropping Festival. From Anchorage the road heads south to the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska's playground. King salmon fishing is highlighted as well as the Homer Spit and Halibut Cove. Fourth of July in Seward features the wild Mountain Marathon and Kenai Fjords National Park. The adventure ends in Valdez with an exciting helicopter ride, glacier and wildlife tour, and kayaking in beautiful Prince William Sound. Come along on the adventure of a lifetime! In 1973, then 20 year old future filmmaker John Holod traveled 1,400 miles of dirt road up the Alaska Highway - by motorcycle! More than 25 years later, John now returns to film his original route, this time in luxurious comfort - by motor home.

 
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Cuba
At The Crossroads
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  Mention Cuba and one image comes to mind...Fidel...but Cuba is more than that - much more. American documentary film producer John Holod entered Cuba through the "back door", without official help or intervention, to find out the true story of this "mysterious" island. The filmmaker spent several months exploring the cities and back roads while talking to the "real" island people. Cuba is like nowhere else on Earth. It is the largest, most diverse and most beautiful island in the Caribbean with a deep sense of history and culture. It is called the "Pearl of the Antilles" for good reason. Come along on a true adventure! Walk in the footsteps of Columbus - learn about the island's fascinating history, the early Indians, the slave trade and Cuba's greatest hero, Jose Marti - Batista, Havana, and the mob - Fidel, Che, and the freedom fighters - the spectacular Sierra Maestra mountains - Guantanamo Naval Base - Cuban cowboys - rural workers - La Faroa, the island's most scenic drive - amazing flora and fauna - Santiago de Cuba - Carnival! - Trinidad, a colonial jewel - the Bay of Pigs story - Zapata Swamp, nature's showplace - Isle of Youth, underwater paradise - stunning Vinales Valley - story of the Cuban cigar - Varadero, tourist haven - vintage cars - Columbus Cemetery - the Hemingway Trail - Havana, the heart of Cuba - Old Havana, UNESCO world heritage site.
 
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Czech/Slovakia
Land of Beauty and Change
Czech/Slovakia
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  In an informative and entertaining style, documentary film producer John Holod explores the human side of twelve centuries of history and politics as well as modern ecological problems and solutions in progress. Tour Prague, the city of the golden spires, and Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Wander through the narrow streets of the picturesque medieval town of Czeke Krumlov and take part in the reenactment of a 15th century battle. Relax in the hot springs at Karlovy Vary. Observe the production of pilsner beer and Bohemian crystal. Then step into the modern world of mines and foundries. Meander through the quiet countryside and hike among the snow-covered peaks of the High Tatras. All of this and more in Czech/Slovakia - Land of Beauty and Change.
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Along the US/Canada Border
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Come along on a 4,000 mile adventure following the longest continuous undefended border in the world. Travel by freighter, river boat, dog sled, wagon train, hot air balloon, canoe, plane, auto and by foot. The film is loaded with wildlife and endangered species. A true adventure! The film highlights the Bay of Fundy - whales and puffins - St Lawrence Seaway cruise - Saguenay Fjord - freighter trip across the Great Lakes - winter at Niagara Falls - Point Pele bird migration - Isle Royal National Park - Wolf Center - Boundary Waters Canoe Area - float plane trip over Lake of the Woods - Amtrack Empire Builder train across the West - balloon trip over International Peace Gardens - grasslands, North Cascade, Glacier Parks and wildlife - San Juan Islands. Recorded before a live audience.

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Secrets Of Successful Fishing - Lake  

Captain Ken Neidlinger has been chartering trips in Michigan for 30 years. Ken fishes year round, spending winter and spring in the St. Joe River and summer and fall in Lake Michigan.

Over the years Ken has had the opportunity to take out such legendary greats as Bobbie Unser Jr. and Indiana's own Bobby Knight. Many have wanted to know his secrets to successful fishing, so he has produced a video that is now available called "Captain Ken Neidlinger's Secrets to Successful Fishing for Trout and Salmon". In this video, Ken shares his secrets to summer steelhead and salmon fishing on Lake Michigan.

This video promises to make the beginner fisherman good and a good fisherman better! Ken shares tips about tackle and lures, water temperature, trolling speed, downriggers, sea anchors, outriggers, netting fish and using a fish finder.

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Secrets Of Successful Fishing - River  

Great Lakes and St. Joe River guide Captain Ken Neidlinger has earned a reputation by first locating trout and salmon, and then putting them in the boat. He averages 2,000 fish each year!

In this 55 minute video, Captain Ken shares his secrets of over 30 years of guiding with you. He explains - in layman's terms - his secrets for how you can catch salmon and trout in any river they inhabit by using the following tips and techniques:

Boat recommendations - tackle and lures - water conditions: temperature, high/low, clear/cloudy - spawn fishing techniques - sliding downstream - and many other "where, when and how" tips to maximize your time on the water.

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