Beyond Your Backyard

A historical journey into the Civil War includes the Battle of Gettysburg; handcrafted apple cider.

Scientific research at Virginia Tech; bison burger; fish tacos.

Sailing and snorkeling at Mile Zero; playing a conch shell; making key lime pie with Kermit.

The timber industry; making moonshine; the world's most famous weather-predicting groundhog.

American life in Colonial Williamsburg, including the proper way to fire a musket.

The best beaches in the Bahamas; conch fritters; making mojito chicken.

Touring the monuments in Washington, D.C.; why Washington is a district and not a state.

The food, live music and fun in New Orleans.

Shooting trap in Texas; the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum; Texas A&M University.

Chicago, home of the first Ferris wheel; grilling dry-aged steak with simple ingredients.

Erik and the crew travel from Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park.