WATERTOWN, NY (July 1, 2024) – Given the short but glorious summers in Northern New York, most people may not be watching much television in July. On the occasions you are indoors, WPBS has an abundance of great programming exploring our region and more. Tune in to WPBS-TV throughout the month of July and travel across America with a lineup of Summer Road Trip Programming, including:
JULY 3
Great Family Adventure: Niagara Falls, Ontario (7:30 pm)
Pro kayakers Nick Troutman & Emily Jackson and family explore adventure-filled Niagara Falls, Canada.
JULY 4
Iconic America: Statue of Liberty (12 noon)
Explore the evolving meaning of The Statue of Liberty as symbol for a “nation of immigrants,” and how it embodies our values and our conflicts.
Iconic America: Golden Gate Bridge (2:00 pm)
The Golden Gate bridge is an engineering marvel that symbolizes America’s can-do spirit.
Iconic America: Hollywood Sign (3:00 pm)
Examine the history of the Los Angeles landmark that became an international symbol of fame, fortune, and the American dream.
The Gettysburg Story (4:00 pm)
The epic tale of the bloodiest battle ever fought on American soil and the greatest man-made disaster in American history.
JULY 5
Weekends with Yankee: Breath of Fresh Air (7:00 pm)
Meet up with cohost Richard Wiese in Bartlett, New Hampshire, for an icy climb up Cathedral Ledge.
JULY 6
View Finders: Blue Ridge Parkway, Part 1 (6:30 am)
Paul and Chris head to North Carolina in search of beautiful, unrestricted views of the Appalachian mountains along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
JULY 7
10 Parks That Changed America (2:00 pm)
Explore the serene spaces that offer city dwellers a respite from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
JULY 10
Great Family Adventure: Columbus, Georgia (7:30 pm)
Pro kayakers Nick Troutman & Emily Jackson and family explore Columbus, Georgia while in town for the USA Freestyle Kayaking Team Trials.
JULY 12
Weekends with Yankee: Heading North (7:00 pm)
Join cohost Richard Wiese at Killington Resort in Vermont for women’s World Cup skiing, a two-day event that draws over 40,000 spectators.
JULY 13
View Finders: Blue Ridge Parkway, Part 2 (6:30 am)
In the second episode highlighting the Blue Ridge Parkway, Paul and Chris find plenty of beauty along the overlooks scattered throughout one of the most famous roads in the United States.
JULY 14
Mt. Washington Auto Road Trip (2:30 pm)
Explore the oldest manmade attraction in America – a road built clear up to the summit of the highest mountain in Northeast.
Call of the Canyon: Zion National Park (3:00 pm)
Explore the history of Zion National Park from the early explorers and artists to its current status as a worldwide destination that draws more than 4 million visitors per year.
Eastman at 100: A Centennial Celebration (4:00 pm)
Follow Eastman School of Music students in Rochester, New York throughout their academic year and witness firsthand their transformational experiences.
JULY 17
Great Family Adventure: West Virginia (7:30 pm)
Pro kayakers Nick Troutman & Emily Jackson and family set out on an adventure-filled road trip from Rock Island, Tennessee to West Virginia.
JULY 19
Finding Festivals: Festival of Sail (7:00 pm)
While visiting ports in the great lake region, Haylie travels to Sandusky, Ohio for the tall ship festival, the Festival of Sail.
JULY 20
View Finders: Sapelo Island (6:30 am)
The historical and ecological significance of Sapelo Island is perhaps only matched by its beauty, and the View Finders find plenty of it during their explorations throughout the island.
JULY 21
Ken Burns: The National Parks (12 noon)
Celebrate one of the filmmaker’s most beloved series and the grandeur of our nation’s parks from Acadia to Yosemite.
JULY 27
View Finders: Tallulah Gorge (6:30 am)
Tallulah Gorge is a geological marvel, but it is also home to incredible beauty and heart-pounding adventures. Chris and Paul hike all over the park in search of photos while learning all about the park.
JULY 28
Trolley Park: Midway Memories (12 noon)
Not every community has a trolley park to preserve, but the story of Midway Park highlights the impact trolley systems had on American history and the role they play in transportation and entertainment today.
Trolley Park: Out West (12:30 pm)
Visit the last remaining trolley park on the West Coast – Portland, Oregon’s Oaks Park – which includes the oldest roller rink in the U.S.
Arkansas Wild: Story of Trout Tourism on the Little Red River (1:00 pm)
The Little Red River in Arkansas is an internationally famous trout stream and home to a self-sustaining wild brown trout population that once produced a world-record fish.
Wild Idea: Birth of APA (2:00 pm)
A chronicle of the history of New York’s Adirondack Park – a park larger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, Glacier, Grand Canyon, and Great Smokies National Parks combined – and the founding of the Adirondack Park Agency 50 years ago.
Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale (3:00 pm)
For over 85 years, steamships Ste. Claire and SS Columbia transported generations of Detroiters to Boblo Island, an amusement park nestled in the waters between the US and Canada.
Treasures of New York: NY State Capitol (4:00 pm)
A recount of the untimely demise and rebuilding of the New York State Capitol building, a landmark that took 32 years, 25 million dollars, five architects and 11 state governors to create.
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