Episode Highlights: This is a land of stark contrasts and incredible scenery.  Come along as we hike to a High Sierra lake on the trail to the highest peak in the continuous United States;explore the Alabama Hills, site of famous movies starring John Wayne, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and many others;go bouldering in the incredible Buttermilks;learn about the internment of Japanese-Americans at Manzanar during World War II, including photographs taken by Ansel Adams;kayak through the odd geological spires of mystic Mono Lake;fish for trout in a High Sierra lake;and discover the secrets to surviving in the Wild West at the ghost town of Bodie. Series DescriptionJoin the adventure as Emmy awarded host Jeffrey Lehmann takes you to incredibly scenic travel destinations around the world in this award winning series.  Each episode features a unique destination's best-kept secrets and traditional landmarks.  The "Weekend Explorer" series aired on over 210 PBS stations nationwide, HBO in Europe, Delta Airlines In-flight, and in numerous other foreign countries.