Arizona

DVD . Explore the Grand Canyon, the Navajo Nation and Monument Valley Tribal Park, the Canyon de Chelly with ancient Anasazi ruins dating back almost a thousand years, Saguaro National Monument, Petrified Forest National Monument, the Colorado River and Lake Havasu. Experience a spectacular ballooning trip across the great Sonoran Desert at sunrise. Discover a Mariachi festival in Tucson, the OK Corral in Tombstone and the White Dove of the Desert at Mission San Javier del Bac. Follow a park ranger as he describes desert wildlife and plants, visit Paolo Soleri's Arcosanti and Cosanti...a unique experimental desert urban laboratory, and meet with Navajo weavers as they create beautiful native tapestries. 60 minutes. High Definition.

DVD. 7 Days. 52 Minutes. Arizona, land of cowboys and Indians and Wild West towns is marked by the all pervasive color red, as displayed by the awe-inspiring rock formations of its mighty canyons. A thousand years ago the highly-cultured Anasazi and Hohokam Indians lived here, planting maize and vegetables in the meager valleys and building walled towns into the cliffs of the canyons. They used the natural environment, protected caves in natural rock walls which were accessible only by simple wooden ladders. For the past century, scientists from all over the world have investigated evidence that a gigantic meteorite crashed here, leaving behind Meteor Crater. As the central and inner walls of the crater are similar to the landscape of the moon, preparation and training for the APOLLO space missions took place here. Located in North West Arizona is the 378 square kilometer National Park known as the `Petrified Forest' with a surrounding desert which shimmers in all the colors of the rainbow. There's the Agate Bridge, a huge fossilized tree trunk which spans 12 meters wide across a gorge and the amazingly beautiful Canyon De Chelly. Situated in the Navajo Indian Reservation, the Betatakin Ruins are the remains of historical dwellings which were carved into the rock by their original inhabitants from the 13th Century B.C. Wild West fans instantly recognize Monument Valley where, between colossal, 300 meter tall monoliths and sky-high rocky needles, John Wayne and countless other screen heroes fought off Indians and battled with `baddies.' A natural sculpture formed from undulating waves of stone, Antelope Canyon is a palette of color which teases the eye. From the surface, a gaping crevice is the only means of access, tempting the curious to enter. In bold contrast, the Grand Canyon is 1,600 meters deep and 16 kilometers long, the most colossal gorge in the world The sight of this gigantic natural wonder is the exciting climax of any trip to the magnificent and majestic land of Arizona.

DVD. Over Series. 1 Hour. Go on a thrilling aerial adventure in the Emmy award-winning program Over Arizona. Soar above vast deserts, verdant pine forests, sparkling lakes and rivers, rolling grasslands, glistening snow-capped peaks, gleaming cities and striking landforms. Think you know Arizona? Arizona is home to some of the world s most interesting natural formations and is best known for its desert landscape, but Over Arizona also takes you on an aerial tour of its snowy mountain ranges and lush forests. Get a new perspective on the state s beauty by taking to the skies in Over Arizona, featuring stunning aerial cinematography. Tour the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley, and soar above shimmering cities and sparkling waters in the golden light the most beautiful time of day. Learn about the state s rich history and heritage while you enjoy the vibrancy of its landscapes. This breathtaking tour of some of the most dramatic landscapes in the United States was captured with custom-mounted high-definition cameras by an accomplished team of filmmakers. With rare views of the Grand Canyon, spectacular shots of the state s sprawling deserts and informative narration all set to an original musical score, Over Arizona will leave you inspired!

DVD. Digital Video Destinations. 1 Hour. See Arizona in its natural state, views from both the ground and from the air. Experience its diversity, variety and contrasts- from pristine mountain snows to brilliant cactus blooms - lush green deserts in the spring to fall colors by the lake. Marvel at ancient native ruins, petroglyphs, wildlife and enjoy some of those legendary and inspirational Arizona sunsets. No narration, but prevalent landmarks are noted. Simply extraordinary Arizona scenery and native wildlife with easy - listening musical background.Put this DVD in a computer to run the Tourmaps. exe program for a virtual tour of the state, along with maps and web links to some of Arizona's most amazing sites.

DVD. Equitrekking. 30 Minutes. Travel with Equitrekking from Northeastern Arizona down to the border of Mexico, to explore the diversity of this southwestern state along with Emmy nominated host Darley Newman. Down by the border of Mexico, Darley ride at a 300-year-old hacienda style ranch in the high Sonoran desert with a real cowboy guide. On a ride to the highest peak in the area, Darley takes in views of the rolling hills of Mexico. Outside of Phoenix, Darley saddles up to ride old gold mining routes and pan for gold with a modern day prospector in the Bradshaw Mountains. Next, Darley takes off from a horse friendly bed and breakfast into the town of Cave Creek. This town is unique, as you can ride your horse instead of driving a car into town. Darley and her local friends tie up their horses to a hitching post at a cowboy hangout for lunch, where Darley learns to cook a peach cobbler, Dutch oven style. Finally, Equitrekking's host leads viewers through snow covered Canyon de Chelly with Navajo guide Lee Bigwater, taking in the petroglyphs and cliff dwellings left by the Ancient Puebloans, also known as the Anasazi. Emmy nominated host and producer Darley Newman takes viewers to the best destinations to go horseback riding, exploring with local people to learn about history, culture and stunning wildlife and natural surroundings. Experience equestrian travel as expert Darley takes you riding on the beaches of Southern Spain, in a northern California Redwood Forest, the rainforest in Costa Rica or through the lush, green countryside of Ireland. For both arm-chair travelers and those preparing to take their equestrian adventure, Equitrekking transports viewers to exotic destinations on this Emmy Award winning travel series.

DVD. 20 Minutes. Arizona is a state of contrasts, diversity and beauty. Enjoy the mountains, lakes, snow, deserts, cactus blooms, wildlife, dramatic sunsets - and all four seasons. Some aerial segments add a new dimension to the stunning landscapes. Musical backgrounds enhance the scenery and titles identify major landmarks. Put this DVD in a computer to run the TourMaps.exe program for a virtual tour of the state, along with maps and web links to some of Arizona's most amazing sites.

DVD. Discover The World. 30 Minutes. This program looks at the people, history, culture and geography of: Arizona.

DVD. A Video Postcard. The lonely, towering buttes and surreal rock formations, which lie within the Navajo Nation's Monument Valley Park and in Canyon de Chelly National Monument, are familiar Southwestern icons.See the many mesas, buttes and arches that were sculpted through time.Marvel at the ancient dwellings and drawings, witness the sun's spectacular effect on the landscape, and see snow draped over the ageless sandstone pinnacles.Some aerial views give a unique perspective of the terrain.The Native American flavor of the musical background complements the scenery.Put this DVD in a computer to run the TourMaps.exe program for a virtual tour of the state, along with maps and directions to some of Arizona's most amazing sites.

DVD. Nature Parks There are few places in the U.S.A. that, like the Canyon de Chelly, are both a national monument of Indian culture and at the same time, contain a magnificent rocky landscape that attracts the serious as well as the most casual lover of nature. The nature reservation's rocky terrain is formed by two long arms of land that consist of the southern Canyon de Chelly and the northern Canyon del Muerto. This rocky landscape is located in the northeast of Arizona and in the middle of Din?tah?s heart, ancient Navajo Indian territory that today contains their reservation. Since the beginning of the 11th century, during the most important time of their culture, the Anasazi Indians built dwellings in numerous locations of the river valley. One of the most popular and historic rock settlements and archaeological areas of the Canyon is the White House, thus named due to its stark, bright appearance. These buildings are remarkable architectural examples that date back to the historical epoch of the Pueblo Tribe, between the 12th and 14th centuries. An array of smooth, eroded sandstone walls decorate each of the reservation's valleys. However, although less frequent, more spectacular are the free standing rocky peaks such as Spider Rock. Such impressive moments reveal the magnificent beauty of the Canyon de Chelly, the sacred territory of the Navajo Indians and in the bright, burning glow of sunset, both sky and earth become as one.

DVD. American Journey. 53 Minutes. Music Scenic DVD Dreaming Arizona This Music Scenic DVD transports you into a world of spectacular vistas of extraordinary beauty. Feel the sensation of helicopter flight, boat ride and road trip: a visual symphony of musical themes and perpetual motion. From Lake Powell, to Monument Valley, across the Grand Canyon, to Sedona, Jerome, Prescott and beyond...Take a Music Scenic ride and choose the music that suits your mood. Music Selections: -New Age- Native American - Cinematic Orchestral Symphonic.

DVD. EpicRIDES. 115 Minutes. Every winter, cyclists from all over North America take on the roads of the Tucson, Arizona region to get their legs ready for the summer season and no two rides better capture the magic of riding in this area than the Mt. Lemmon climb and the Saguaro National Park - East loop road. With a second, bonus Saguaro National Park- East training ride! epicRIDES are virtual bicycle rides filmed on truly epic cycle routes in scenic locations around the world, using local cyclists as riders. epicRIDES are edited to an original music score and include an on-screen digital dashboard showing terrain profile, ride time, average grade, and suggested training zone. For cyclists with training goals in mind, a downloadable Training Guide with several different workouts complements all epicRIDES. epicRIDES are for use in indoor cycling training at home, for indoor cycling classes, and for major indoor cycling events.

DVD. 66 Minutes. The South Western Lifestyle! This rare and historic DVD covers the enchanting life in the southwestern states like no other. Learn about the enthralling history of native Indians and the matchless beauty of New Mexico and Arizona in this unique collection of films.

DVD. A Video Postcard. See the Grand Canyon as few have - from both the North and South Rims, in different seasons, lighting conditions and weather. Observe some wildlife that inhabit this inspirational natural wonder of the world. Soft music enhances the total experience of an encounter with theGrand Canyon. Put this DVD in a computer to run the TourMaps. exe program for a virtual tour of the state and see maps to some other amazing destinations in Arizona.

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. There are few places on Earth that highlight the power of nature or are as impressive as the truly awesome Grand Canyon. Millions of years ago erosion and the relentless power of the Colorado River created its magnificent landscape and even today the river continues to force its way through the rock, sand and mud of Canyon. The Canyon extends for four hundred kilometres and its width ranges from between six and thirty kilometres. In 1919 the American government designated the region as a protected area. The first to discover the canyons were the Anasazi Indians who settled in the area around a thousand years ago. They hunted for food and also cultivated corn, pumpkins and beans in many of the neighbouring valleys. Even today a small Indian tribe lives in a nearby canyon. Words alone cannot describe the incredible landscape with its ever-changing colours and fascinating rock walls as the final rays of the setting sun disappear below the horizon until darkness falls in the majestic world of the Grand Canyon.

DVD. Nature Parks The Grand Canyon National Park is the most beautiful and well-known nature reserve in the U.S.A. Its 5,000 square kilometres covers more than 4 different climatic zones and rises to 2,200 metres above sea level. The Grand Canyon is also Indian Territory, the Navajo, Hopi and Havasuapi Indians still inhabit this region. Neatly piled one above the other, the Grand Canyon features 12 geological layers of various time periods. Its time-span ranges from the fossil rich 250 million year old limestone of the Kaibab Plateau to the almost 2 million year old Vishu slate at the bottom of the ravine. The Colorado River created this natural masterpiece in less than 10 million years, with severe heat and extreme cold eroding the rock, followed by rainfall that drove it down into a mighty river. Up to 1,600 metres deep and averaging 16 kilometres wide, the incredible dimensions of this huge abyss are difficult to comprehend, the descent into the canyon being like a journey into the Earth's distant past. The rays of the sun make the geological strata appear brown from above and green and blue from below. The cream-colored strata in the upper parts of the valley walls contain fossils of sponges, corals, snails and crustaceans. The beige-colored sandstone contains fish skeletons and in the purple limestone, there are the impressions of water lilies and primitive crustaceans, with green slate revealing traces of mussels and worms. At the bottom of the canyon, there are no further signs of life, only dark slate that is nearly 2 billion years old, interspersed with grainy pink granite. There is almost nowhere else in the world where the layman is provided with such a rich and comprehensive insight to the history of the formation of the Earth's geological layers created during the course of the past 2 billion years.

DVD. Echoes Through Time. 56 Minutes. "I've walked The Grand Canyon rim to rim, run its gut in a wood boat and camped among its inner inhabitants. This video is the closet possible to the real thing." Don Dedera, Arizona Highways Magazine, former editored author. In this multiple Gold Medal Award Winning DVD, tour the Canyon with expert Park Rangers and a Native American, discover unforgettable views, ride mules, raft the mighty Colorado River, hike the trails and experience the beauty that makes Grand Canyon the greatest natural wonder of the world. "Echoes Through Time is just beautiful...a spectacularly done, thoroughly original program that weaves a web connecting the geology, the role of the river and the people-all the forces that make Grand Canyon grand." Grand Canyon Association, Robert W. Koons, President Grand Canyon's history comes alive with fascinating stories from native peoples and early settlers. Visit El Tovar Hotel, Watchtower, Hopi House, Phantom Ranch and more. "Echoes Through Time is a wonderful production. It helps us understand why people seek out experiences of sacred places like the Grand Canyon." Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ Martin Sullivan, former Director.

DVD. 32 Minutes. One Fascinating Place that I can't stop dreaming about is The Grand Circle..."Mythical totem poles of solid rock, giant stone arches leaping skyward, Indian Dwellings built in the cliffs, and one of the seven natural wonders of the world-- The Grand Canyon." I Wonder what it would be like to see these places with my own eyes. Seven National Parks of The Southwest, in vivid color, with a refreshing, storybook narrative--that both youth and adults will find entertaining and educational.

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. The Canyon De Chelly is a land full of myth and legend and also a national monument of Native Indian culture in the midst of today's Navajo reservation. Archaeologists have discovered that the deep, rocky valleys of this region were first inhabited by Native Indian tribes around a thousand years ago. The canyon offered natural protection against hostile attack and during the dry months of summer also provided a good supply of water. Today, numerous impressive cliff dwellings indicate the golden cultural period of the famous historic Indians, the Anasazi. Around four hundred years after the sudden and mysterious disappearance of the Anasazi, their ancient dwellings were occupied by the Navajo. However, the tranquil atmosphere of the canyon did not last forever as it was once the scene of various bloody battles between the Navajo and the Spanish. The White House is one of the most famous cliff dwellings and archaeological sites in the Canyon De Chelly and is open to the public. Various impressive petroglyphs have been found close to such settlements and many of these rock paintings date back to the time of the Anasazi. Few regions in the United States manage to unite both Native Indian history and culture with a natural landscape such as that of the Canyon De Chelly.

DVD. The Seasoned Traveler. 30 Minutes. Encompassing parts of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona, the Four Corners region is the only place in America where four states meet. It is also the place where ancestors of today's Native Americans first lived and thrived. George Bauer visits this historically rich area, where he'll focus on hiking through the multitude of national parks and monuments and reveal why the region is such a wonderful place to drive. Among the stops: Hovenweep National Monument, Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelly. George Bauer, the Traveler, is a radio and television journalist with 30 years of experience. He's been a reporter and anchor on local stations and national networks in the United States and Great Britain. Now he has decided to change course and give in to a nagging desire--to travel and tell others about exciting places across the globe. The Seasoned Traveler is a unique series created especially for today's over-50 explorer. Award-winning broadcast journalist and travel aficionado George Bauer presents destinations and useful travel tips in a style that is informative, fast-paced and fun. The series caters to both the active explorer and the traveler who prefers a more relaxed pace.

DVD . Bennett-Watt Productions. LOCATION: The Colorado river below Glen Canyon Dam encompassing the Marble Canyon. Absolutely breath-taking in it's beauty and pristine crystal clear cold water with a remarkable population of healthy rainbow trout. Lees Ferry is managed as a trophy trout fishery and the river yields rainbow trout from 16 to 22 inches. And larger. Strong beautiful fish. Some people describe the Colorado River at Lees Ferry as "the world's largest spring creek." In reality, it's a massive, clear running tailwater fishery running 15.5 miles from the outflow of Lake Powell at Glen Canyon Dam to the upper end of the Grand Canyon. GUIDES: Expert guides Terry Gunn & Jeff English from Lees Ferry Anglers. FLY TYING: Jim Watt ties a Zebra Midge, a particularly effective fly on the Colorado River. This DVD is a great way to enjoy and learn about one of America's great fisheries, that fishes just the same if not better today, than it did decades ago.