 This program takes a close look at the shorelines, mountains, forests, and deserts of America’s Western states, covering the entire coast and the nation’s border with Mexico—and the far-flung states of Alaska and Hawaii as well. Topics include topography, climate, natural resources, commerce, and the history of the western U.S.—a region of environmental extremes that offers the most geographically diverse landscapes in the country. States include Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. A Discovery Channel Production. A part of the series American Geography Close-Ups. (60 minutes)
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