Episode list

Beyond Your Backyard

Gettysburg

Mon, Apr 09, 2018
In this episode Erik The Travel Guy is your guide on a historical journey to the scene of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War - The Battle of Gettysburg. You'll walk in the footprints of President Abraham Lincoln and learn why so many visitors are coming to Adams County for a part of American history - and a pint of their famous handcrafted apple cider.
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Montgomery County, VA
In this edition of Beyond Your Backyard, Erik travels to Montgomery County, Virginia to uncover the secrets to the preparation of an excellent buffalo burger. He also learns more about the groundbreaking technology research going on Virginia Tech including self-driving vehicles. And finally, Erik explores the county indoors and out.
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Key West, FL

Mon, Apr 23, 2018
"Fun in the Sun" is given a whole new meaning in this episode as Erik The Travel Guy takes you down to Mile Zero to set sail and get some step by step snorkel instruction. He catches the island vibe on Duval Street, learns how to play a conch shell and shows you how to make an authentic Key Lime Pie with a local celebrity, Kermit.
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PA's Great Outdoors
The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Region is bursting at the seams with outdoor recreation for the whole family. In this episode, Erik learns more about the timber industry, how to make Moonshine and meets the world's most famous weather-predicting groundhog.
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Colonial Williamsburg, VA
Beyond Your Backyard goes back in time and learns about American life in Colonial Williamsburg. Erik The Travel Guy steps into the shoes of an early American settler in this historic triangle where he takes up arms and learns all about the proper way to fire a musket, ax-throwing, the honest slave story, and how to make delicious ginger biscuits.
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Bahamas

Mon, May 14, 2018
Step off the beaten path in the breathtakingly beautiful Bahamas. Erik The Travel Guy shows you the best beaches, where the locals go to get fresh Conch fritters and steps in the kitchen to show you how to make mojito chicken.
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Washington, D.C.
Washington DC is a true "company town" and that company is the federal government. Erik tours the monuments, learns why DC is a district and not a US state and gets in the kitchen with a chef who shows us his own brand of soul food.
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New Orleans, LA

Mon, May 28, 2018
In this episode of Beyond Your Backyard, Erik travels to New Orleans, Louisiana to uncover the secrets behind the distinct vibe synonymous with amazing food, live music and fun.
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Bryan-College Station, Texas
In this episode, Erik travels to the heart of Texas to feel the warmth of the friendly locals and uncover the secrets to this quaint yet vibrant destination.
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Chicago, IL

Mon, Jun 25, 2018
Chicago is home to a number of firsts including the invention of The Tootsie Roll, the world's first ferris wheel and so much more. Erik will see it all, as well as show you how to grill the perfect dry-aged steak with simple ingredients and time-honored cooking techniques.
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Northern California
Get ready to explore a gorgeous part of the United States. Erik and the crew start at Lake Tahoe and work their way south to Yosemite National Park. Outdoor recreation and panning for gold are part of the fun.
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Thanksgiving

Wed, Nov 14, 2018
Beyond Your Backyard travels to Plymouth to learn more about "the first Thanksgiving" and to Naperville, Illinois to go behind the scenes at Butterball University.
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