Outside: Beyond The Lens

Outside: Beyond The Lens By Episode

• Outside: Beyond The Lens (#101)

• Alaska Off The Grid (#102)

  In a remote part of Alaska's Aleutian Peninsula, accessible only by floatplane, a single camp sits on the banks of a river. Every summer, fishermen come here to catch salmon and explore a place where brown bears roam free and wolves howl in the wind. Jeff Aiello tells the story of the family that runs this camp, a group that's come to fish and captures the rarely seen beauty of a part of Alaska far off the grid.

• Storm Chasers (#103)

  Every spring, a swath of land through the heartland of America becomes ground zero for severe storms. Now, Tornado Alley draws a growing number of people who travel to the middle of the country to chase storms. Jeff, David and Jon follow a father and his twin daughters who visit the panhandle of Texas to see the power of Mother Nature up close. But beyond the lens, another side of this extreme hobby is revealed as the chase passes through the dying towns of a forgotten part of America.

• East Side Colors (#104)

  The eastern side of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains is home to high deserts and dramatic towering peaks. Each fall, this region's aspen groves explode in color as winter approaches drawing landscape photographers from around the world. Jeff Aiello explores the eastern Sierra at the peak of the fall color show and discovers why this part of the Golden State is becoming a favorite place to bring a camera.

• New Zealand (#105)

  Home to some of the most incredible landscapes on Earth, the south island of New Zealand is explored by the Beyond The Lens crew in search of the perfect frame. But Jeff, Jon and David quickly realize there's a lot more to New Zealand than meets the eye. An overnight stay in the amazing lakeside city of Queenstown and a helpful local they meet leads to an unforgettable off-the-beaten path discovery.

• Super Bloom (#106)

  About every 10 years, California experiences something that truly boggles the mind. Heavy winter rains lead to a springtime phenomena call the "Super Bloom". Entire mountain ranges and sprawling valley floors erupt in a sea of colors that is almost impossible to believe. Jeff Aiello, his 12-year-old son Jett and David Boomer wander through southern California's Carrizo Plains National Monument at the height of the bloom to capture the beauty but curios turn down a long dirt road leads to a surprising discovery.

• Utah Overland (#107)

  Southern Utah is home to some of America's top national parks. Zion, Bryce and Arches National Parks attract millions of visitors each year. But a 50-mile drive though Utah's remote Cottonwood Canyon delivers curious travelers into a world with landscapes that will rival any national park on Earth. The Beyond The Lens camera crew explores this forgotten road to capture its beauty but a lonely camper they encounter along the journey becomes the real treasure of this adventure.

• Grasslands (#108)

  In southeastern Colorado, scattered among the small towns and wind-swept plains two National Grasslands areas remain. Open to visitors but rarely seen, these wide open spaces protect a part of America's heartland frozen in time. Jeff, David and Jon take their cameras into these remote grasslands and discover much more than they envisioned as the remains of a WW2 Japanese internment camp give up the ghostly secrets of a dark chapter in American history.

• Alabama Hills (#109)

  It's been the backdrop for Hollywood films for nearly 100 years. From Hop-Along Cassidy to Iron Man, the Alabama Hills and its unique geologic formations has been the backdrop to more than 100 films. But this is also an amazing place to explore and shoot landscapes like nowhere else on Earth. Jeff, David and Zack set up camp in the middle of this bizarre mix of boulders and jagged peaks to tell the visual story of this historic site and discover a different side of this movie-making hotspot as the night sky erupts with the real stars of the hills.

• Switzerland (#110)

  For the season finale, the Beyond The Lens camera crew visits one of the most scenic locations on Earth. Jeff, David and Jon wrap up a year of exploration with their cameras in the heart of the Swiss Alps. A road trip into the green valleys and snow-capped peaks reveals a side of Switzerland that is sometimes overlooked by all the scenic wonders...the people and food. Owners of the oldest hotel in Lauterbrennan tell their amazing story and share some local secrets about how to explore the high mountains of Europe.

• Mt. Lassen National Park (#201)

  A drive along the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway through Mt. Lassen National Park in northern California takes Jeff, Zack and David to hidden waterfalls, deep inside mysterious lava tubes and to breathtaking vistas near to the top of a dormant volcano.

• Valley of Fire (#202)

  Just a short drive from Las Vegas, Nevada, the bright lights of the strip are replaced with the fiery glow of ancient sandstone formations in this one-of-a-kind state park. Jeff, Zack and David explore the stunning landscapes of this rare geologic treasure.

• Ca North Coast Redwoods (#203)

  A road trip to northern California reveals the beauty of old-growth coastal redwood groves, rugged shorelines and a series of state and national parks.

• Death Valley National Park (#204)

  It's the hottest, driest and lowest place in the United States but a rare, winter storm changes Death Valley National Park into a photographer's dream. The Outside crew explores the trails and unique rock formations in tough conditions and finds a unique surprise in the desert.

• California's Foothills (#205)

  Famous national parks in the mountains and stunning beaches on the coast are where most travelers head to when planning an outdoor adventure in the Golden State. But the often-overlooked foothill regions on both sides of the great San Joaquin Valley hold their own kind of unique beauty. Jeff, Zack and David explore these areas as spring returns.

• Iceland Photo Safari (#206)

  Jeff and Zack share their experiences from two separate journeys to Iceland. Zack shares incredible footage and travel tips from the island's more popular destinations while Jeff reveals footage and experiences from the rarely seen "highlands" area of this remote and beautiful travel hotspot.

• Aspen Adventure (#207)

  Known for being a winter playground to Hollywood stars, the glitz and glamour of Aspen, Colorado has a more rugged side not often seen. Hiking, fishing and top-notch locations for photography are revealed high in the Rockies.

• The Sierra Scenic Byway & Creek Fire Impact (#208)

  California's largest single wildfire burned up one of the Sierra's true travel treasures, the Sierra Scenic Byway. The Outside team visits the aftermath of the fire to see how this beloved road trip route has changed and to learn how to look at fire in a different way.

• Aspen Adventure (#209)

  Known for being a winter playground to Hollywood stars, the glitz and glamour of Aspen, Colorado has a more rugged side not often seen. Hiking, fishing and top-notch locations for photography are revealed high in the Rockies.

• Sailing to Catalina Island (#210)

  Catalina Island is explored aboard a 40ft sailing catamaran. Up close contact with Spinner dolphins and the rare Giant Sunfish highlights this ocean adventure.

• Outside: Beyond The Lens (#301)

• Outside: Beyond The Lens (#302)

• Utah Route 12 Road Trip (#303)

  A lesser-known National Park in Utah's red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park, is explored via a scenic drive considered to be one of the best in the world. Jeff, Zack, and Dave follow Utah's Route 12 Scenic Byway to the majestic cliffs and slot canyons in search of the perfect frame.

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• Outside: Beyond The Lens (#308)

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• Outside: Beyond The Lens (#310)

• Vosges Mountains France (#401)

  The team heads to Eastern France to capture the beauty and charm of the Vosges Mountains but discover a dark history that haunts the scenic landscapes. A closer look reveals a tragic and heroic story from WWII.

• Grand Canyon: North Rim (#402)

  Jeff, Zack, and Dave, road trip to Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim that only 10 percent of park visitors see each year. Rarely seen footage of the Grand Canyon is captured against a backdrop of strong summer thunderstorms and desert sunrises.

• Tampa Bay (#403)

  The contrasts of Tampa Bay's bright lights right next to wild places to explore lure Jeff, Zack, and Dave to Florida's west coast. A hike into the swamps to experience Florida's wildlife turns into a search for the mysterious Skunk Ape.

• Italy Family Trip (#404)

  Jeff takes his family on a whirlwind summer vacation to northern Italy. Milan, Lake Como, Venice and Portofino are explored in this fun and cinematic capture of Italy's northern destination hot spots.

• California Super Bloom 2 (#405)

  After record setting rains in California, Jeff, Zack, and Dave return to the last remaining grassland preserve in the Golden State in hopes to time their trip with the a rare and explosive Super Bloom of flowers.

• High Sierra Sailing (#406)

  A lake high in the alpine setting of the Sierra Nevada is an unlikely place to find world-class sailboat racing. Jon leads Jeff, Zack, and Dave, with the help of a legendary sailor, on a journey to discover the secrets of Huntington Lake.

• Return to Switzerland (#407)

  Jeff and the team return to one of Europe's top travel destinations to explore the historic town of Basel, Switzerland. Nestled on the Rhine River near Germany and France, Basel's exquisite architecture and world-class art museums catch the crew by surprise.

• Places to Love (#408)

  Jeff takes us to some of his favorite places close to home in California. From a new discovery in Yosemite National Park to tuna fishing off the coast of Mexico and a fun weekend hanging out at his cabin, special friendships shine against breathtaking land and seascapes.

• Scotland Part 1 (#409)

  Jeff and the crew land in Glasgow, Scotland to begin a 10-day road trip into the Scottish Highlands. Fall colors are captured in Scotland's lower countryside and farmlands as the team moves north toward Glencoe and the Isle of Skye.

• Scotland Part 2 (#410)

  An epic road trip into the Scottish Highlands continues as Jeff, Zack, Dave, and Jon discover the Isle of Skye, the legendary Loch Ness, the city of Inverness and a sobering look at the Culloden Battlefield where the Jacobite uprising of 1745 was smashed.