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Buckle up for Great Drives? an adventure series that puts viewers in the driver's seat for the ultimate road trips. Propelled by the lure of discovery and the freedom of the open road, we'll show viewers the joys of quick escapes, weekend getaways and the trips of a lifetime? all filled with fascinating detours and soaked in history.
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13 Episodes
- DinosaursA1
DinosaursWe'll track down the largest beasts ever to tread on the earth, over 100 million years ago - the Stegosaurus, the Velociraptor, the Brontosaurus, and the Tyrannosaurus Rex. We'll start with a drive to Glenrock, Wyoming for a hands-on dig with one of the world's most famous paleontologists, Dr. Robert Bakker. After several days of discovering triceratops bones, fossil fish and more, we'll follow Dr. Bakker down to Medicine Bow. - Miami to the KeysA3
Miami to the KeysWe start with a tour of the little-known backroads of Miami, including the Art Deco realm of South Beach. Then we head down the highway to discover the Keys. From glass bottom boats, to sea turtle rescues, dwarf deer and bacchanalian sunsets we'll find out why Jackie Gleason said, 'how sweet it is.' - Orlando To St. AugustineA4
Orlando To St. AugustineAfter a whirlwind tour of all things Disney we'll head out to the coast and set our sights on America's oldest city, St. Augustine. We discover wildlife refuges, take a tour behind the scenes at Cape Canaveral, walk the beach where the first land speed records were set, mingle with the Harley riders at Daytona's annual Bike Week, and wander through the historic streets of St. Augustine. - Natchez TraceA5
Natchez TraceFrom Nashville to Natchez, Mississippi we drive the 444 mile Natchez Trace. Along this one-time Indian foot-path we discover the heart of country music in Nashville, the birth of the blues at W. C. Handy's home, see Helen Keller's origins, find out where Elvis bought his first guitar and finally roam the streets of Natchez, a city that slavery once turned into America's wealthiest. - Hawaii: MauiA7
Hawaii: MauiWe start out on the Hana Highway. It's 52 serpentine miles wind around 600 curves and over 54 one-lane bridges, through scenes of waterfalls splashing beside the road, swimmers plunging into the surf, trees laden with fruit, perfumed air and stunning vistas around every turn. We take in the raw beauty of the Hana coast and then go off road on the backside of the Haleakala National Park. We'll discover it's all part of the landscape as we roam the back roads of Maui. - Route 66A9
Route 66We'll get our kicks on this drive through the historic part of Route 66. Starting out at the Santa Monica Pier, where the highway ended, we'll retrace its path through the most scenic towns along this historic route. We'll see where Gable married Lombard, go through old Las Vegas and dip down along the back roads as we discover what lured millions of Americans out West. We'll end up at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon for a view that will definitely get our motors running. - Woodward AvenueA10
Woodward AvenueThis is the street that put America on wheels. From the Detroit River, straight through to Pontiac it takes us to past the birthplace of Barry Gordy's Motown Records, Henry Ford's Model T factory, and the Dream Cruise -- the largest one-day vintage car event in the world. It's a drive that's full of history and nostalgia. Slip on your saddle shoes and let's hit the road. - Wales: Search For King ArthurA12
Wales: Search For King ArthurWe follow the legend of King Arthur and the magician Merlin on this journey across Wales. Arthur's tale is deeply ingrained in Welsh folklore and recalled in many place names. There's stunningly beautiful countryside, ancient sites and the mysteries surrounding the world's most enduring epic of kingship, love, chivalry and the search for the Holy Grail.