Aerial America - Season 5 - Eps 9: Alaska's Fire and Ice
It's twice the size of Texas, features 16 of the 20 tallest mountains in the nation and is home to the biggest earthquake of the 20th century. Everything about Alaska is larger, tougher, and more extreme than any other state. This breathtaking two-part journey soars over its one-half million square miles of winter wonderland and shows why countless adventurers have come to the 49th State over the centuries in search of gold, silver, mountain-peak views, dog-sledding glory, and more.
About Aerial America

Title: Aerial America
First Air Date: 2010-07-10
Last Air Date: 2020-01-12
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.5/10 (from 10 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 9
Total Episodes: 76
Network: Smithsonian Channel
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Smithsonian Channel
Synopsis
Take off on a thrilling flight across America. This epic series offers rare glimpses of our nation's most treasured landmarks, all seen from breathtaking heights. From busy cityscapes to quiet landscapes, we capture the history and the pageantry of our amazing country, which is as diverse as the people who occupy it.
Cast

Jim Conrad