AMERICA'S MOST SCENIC DRIVES (4PC) - AMERICA'S MOST SCENIC DRIVES (4PC)
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| Product DescriptionEnjoy Breathtaking Beauty at Every Turn in this 4 Disc Scenic Drives Collection - Disc 1: From Maine to Key West Cruise down the most scenic routes of the Eastern Seaboard, driving along Maine's rocky coast, stopping to admire the views at Acadia National Park. Motor to charming Nantucket and then continue on to Cape Cod in its entire summer splendor. Admire the brilliant red and orange leaves common to autumn-kissed New England. Stop and appreciate the dramatic motion of the mighty Niagara Falls. Step into a simpler life in Pennsylvania's Amish Country, and then continue south through the Shenandoah Valley, admiring the lush landscapes and diverse wildlife. Embrace the local charm of Chincoteague Island, and the vast beauty of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. Heading further south, slow down for some time in Savannah, Georgia's quaint cityscapes. Finish your road trip at the sunny beaches and blue lapping waves in the Florida Keys, the perfect destination for any drive. Disc 2: From Texas to Yellowstone Journey through the ever-changing, beautiful American Heartland, crossing the romantic Bridges of Madison County in Iowa. Travel across a landscape of lush green Missouri hills through the Ozark Mountains. Glide through Montana's Big Sky Country, and stream past Texas' languid and storied Rio Grande. Then traverse Route 170E and loop through Big Bend National Park. Enjoy one of the greatest scenic drives of the American Southwest at Four Corners: navigating through Bryce Canyon, to Arches National park, to Monument Valley, finishing in Mesa Verde, taking in some of the most dramatic landscapes in the nation. Follow Route 160E towards Durango, Colorado for an Old west adventure. Then cruise through the natural and manmade wonders of the Badlands and historic Mount Rushmore. Conclude the western tour with stops at gorgeous Glacier National Park and the national treasure of Yellowstone National Park. Disc 3: From Arizona to Alaska Coast across the dazzlingly diverse American West. Begin your journey at one of the world's favorite vacation destinations - the breathtaking Hawaiian Islands and the idyllic beaches on Hawaii's Kauai Island. Then return to the mainland for one of the greatest wonders of the natural world, the humbling Grand Canyon. Next, cruise along the Pacific Coast at gorgeous Big Sur on Route 1 to the wondrous Yosemite National Park. Next, the road heads to the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Regale in the scenic splendor of Redwood National Park, inhabited by gigantic trees - the tallest on the planet. Next, head north and east toward Oregon's peaceful Crater Lake. Another turn leads to a new Pacific Northwest Adventure from Mt. Rainier to Olympic National Park. Then cruise even further north to Alaska's Seward Highway and Kenai Peninsula, motoring through a blizzard of glorious landscapes and wildlife, and views that will take your breath away. Bonus Disc: America the Beautiful Musical Tribute - Sing the priases of the world's most beautifully diverse land! Nineteen songs (including Oklahoma!, New York, New York, Shenandoah, Rocky Mountain High, My Old Kentucky Home, Ol Man River, Chicago, Take Me Out to the Ballgame) provide an all musical backdrop in this rousing tribute to America's diverse landscapes, landmarks, institutions, and people. - Actors: Reader's Digest
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
- Format: Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
- ISBN: 1568558961
- Language (Original Language): English
- Region Code: 1
- Release Date: 2002-10-15
- Running Time: 300 minutes
Customer ReviewsReviewed on 2008-06-20 
scenic drives in the U.S.
Great Road Trips without the high cost of gasoline! Watch in the comfort of your home. J.Pantaleo |  | Reviewed on 2008-04-06
Beautiful Vistas
This collection has some of the most beautiful views and also some of the most breathtaking views I have seen. Hat's off to Reader's Digest for a well documented production. | | Reviewed on 2008-03-13
What great memories!
I bought this for my parents as a gift. They have traveled, by RV, all over the US. While they have seen move of these places, they said it was just wonderful to see them again. Brought back a lot of memories and they had some rather nice conversations about what we did while on these journeys. Also, being older, my parents have started having health issues and this has made them feel a little better! Highly recommend. | | Reviewed on 2007-05-10
The ultimate video road trip
Reader's Digest really outdid themselves with `America's Most Scenic Drives'. Where else can you see so much of the beautiful United States without leaving your own living room? Practically nothing is left to the imagination with a 4 disc set covering 5 hours worth of material. There are plenty of special features also that make this set even more appealing. The first 3 discs contain maps of all the drives, a music video, a bonus program, and photo slide show. Each of these offerings is unique for each disc. The last disc is a 55 minute presentation called `America the Beautiful Music Tribute' and is 19 songs set to a picture montage that compliments our landmarks, citizens, and landscapes.
The video footage throughout these programs is quite distinct and it is all very nice to look at. The narration, in my opinion, was smoothly paced and not so loud that it detracted from background music. Also, the information described about all the visited locations is interesting in and of itself. Having the choice of either 2.0 Dolby or 5.1 surround sound was a nice option too.
I've seen other DVD sets on the market that contain similar material comparable to this but in a much smaller scale and without any bonus material to speak of. For the asking price and for what you receive, this Reader's Digest set is an excellent deal for sure. If you like programs like this one, this is highly recommended viewing.
| | Reviewed on 2007-02-25 
America's Most Scenic Drives
This is a good introduction to many off the beaten paths of America. In fact, the real star of the show, asie from the ubiquitous red Ford Taurus, is the scenery of America itself. The camera and narrator takes the viewers to many places that have unique characteristics. Unfortunately there is no interaction with the locals so we do not get a truely complete coverage of each scene, but the point of the series is to give a "Reader's Digest" view of places people can visit.
But excellent photography and the knack for finding out of the way events are the hallmark of this series. Each "trip" is actually a roundabout path that is really serveral "family vacations" combined into a one hour program. This is a great cure for cabin fever in the midst of a winter snowstorm. | |
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