Adventures In America's Western Parks - Travel Video - DVD.

10 Hours. From whitewater rafting and heli-hiking to mountain climbing and glacier trekking, answer the call of the West and the wild with this dazzling box set that celebrates America's Western Parks. Breathtaking high definition cinematography puts you in the action as you experience unforgettable activities and wonders of nature that you will want to relive again and again. Each disc is available separately for $14.99 each. Disc #1: Yellowstone and the Best of the National Parks - Yellowstone's rugged wilderness ignites the imagination like no other National Park. Geyser gazing, llama trekking, and stagecoach rides are just a few of the out-of-the-ordinary activities that await visitors. Gaze awestruck at the geothermal wonders and the diversity of wildlife that gave Yellowstone the nickname, "America's Serengeti." You will also discover spectacular sights to see and things to do in seventeen National Parks, including getting married in Yosemite, climbing to the top of Mt. Rainier in Washington, and rafting the jeweled waters of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Extra Features: Extreme maintenance; Mount Rushmore; Photo gallery; Yellowstone; The best of national parks. Disc #2: Glacier, Zion and Bryce - In Glacier National Park, reach up to the clouds along America's most scenic mountain pass, raft a wild river, travel by train to high adventure, take an unforgettable hike along the Highline Trail, and kick back at a high altitude chalet. In Zion and Bryce National Parks, embark on a breath-stealing two-and-a-half mile ascent of Angel's Landing, take a day hike through the watery Narrows, and test your mettle climbing sheer cliff walls. Extra Features: Avalanches in Glacier; Photo galleries; Glacier; Zion and Bryce. Disc #3: The Great Southwest - Welcome to the land of red rock, big sky, and deep canyons. From Canyonlands and Arches to Saguaro and Death Valley, the wonders of the American Southwest spread across extreme lands of astonishing beauty. Climb the face of a monolith millions of years in the making, seek out a sunrise horseback ride through the cactus country, and uncover the mysteries of the scorching desert. But it is not all rough going! Posh lodges, gourmet meals, and soothing mineral pools offer luxurious retreats. Extra Features: Grand Canyon firefighters; Navajo rugs; Photo gallery; the Great Southwest. Disc #4: Fire and Ice: Hawaii and Alaska - Go one-on-one with the primal forces of nature! In Hawaii's volcanoes and Haleakala National Parks, witness molten lava bubbling from the earth, catch a spectacular sunrise above the clouds, or take a dip into pools of paradise. Get "a touch of the tundra" in Alaska's Denali National Park, a land as rugged as it is beautiful. Take in Denali's stunning scenery through the dome-roofed cars of the Denali Star train, meet the sled dogs of Denali at the Kennels, or take on Mt. McKinley, and take a discovery hike to experience the untamed wilderness and diverse wildlife much as the first explorers did. Extra Features: Photo galleries; Hawaii; Alaska's Denali. Disc #5: Great Train Rides, Lodges and Inns - Here is your ticket to high adventure! From the elegance of the American Orient Express to the restored glory of the Grand Canyon railway, it is all aboard for classic trips through America's National Parks! Recapture a bygone era of travel aboard the Empire Builder to Glacier National Park and other nostalgic journeys. The romance of the past also lives on in National Park lodges and inns. Experience luxurious getaways and rustic retreats that are almost as celebrated as the wondrous landscapes that surround them. Extra Features: Train historical highlights; Photo galleries; Great train rides; Lodges and inns. Disc #6: Canadian Rockies, Vancouver and Beyond - Explore a region renowned for its hot springs and hundreds of miles of trails that offer superlative downhill skiing, backcountry treks and astounding panoramic vistas where an array of wildlife roam free. Indoors, there is boutique hopping, elegant dining and chateaux retreats. Even "getting there" can be high adventure, with train rides aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, scenic drives along the Continental Divide, and Snocoach rides across treacherous ice fields. The vibrant city of Vancouver blends the call of the wild with big city charm. Extra Features: Photo galleries; Banff and Jasper; Vancouver and beyond.