Trails & Trailblazers

Trails & Trailblazers

8 Episodes

Explore America's hidden trails with Alaskan pilot Ariel Tweto and astronaut John Herrington.

Trails & Trailblazers
  • Trails & Trailblazers: Alaska

    Episode 1

    Ariel Tweto, an Alaskan native, bush pilot, and youth activist, introduces us to the wild place she calls home by plane, train, and sea.

  • Trails & Trailblazers: Oregon

    Episode 2

    Ariel tries kitesurfing at the Columbia River Gorge, gets a lesson in field science at Crater Lake, then tests her skills on a tree-to-tree ropes course outside of Portland.

  • Trails & Trailblazers: Arizona & Utah

    Episode 3

    Navajo Marathoner Shaun Martin takes Ariel on a run through Canyon de Chelly before she checks out the mysterious Antelope Canyon. Then in Utah, Ariel explores the Pando aspen grove with ecologist Paul Rogers.

  • Trails & Trailblazers: Colorado

    Episode 4

    In Silverton, Ariel meets up with astronaut John Herrington, who will be joining her for the rest of the trip. They explore colorful Colorado and its cultural heritage by train and zipline.

  • Trails & Trailblazers: New Mexico

    Episode 5

    New Mexico may be known for its unique rock formations, but what about its hot air balloons? John and Ariel get a taste of both on their road trip across the “Land of Enchantment”.

  • Trails & Trailblazers: New York

    Episode 6

    Step outside the big city, and New York state has no shortage of natural wonders. John and Ariel take us on a journey through the rich history of Niagara Falls before seeking out some of the beautiful gorges and lakes the state has to offer.

  • Trails & Trailblazers: Florida & Appalachian Trail

    Episode 7

    At Kennedy Space Center, we see how John’s legacy is inspiring a new generation of astronauts and trailblazers. Then on the Appalachian Trail, we hear from record breaker Jennifer Pharr Davis on how being a part of nature has changed her life.

  • Trails & Trailblazers: Texas

    Episode 8

    San Antonio is home to the Alamo, the River Walk, and Emma Faye Rudkin. Emma, a singer and activist for the hearing impaired, shows John and Ariel around the city and shares how she uses her struggle to help kids with hearing loss.