Amusement parks offer plenty of water slides and roller coasters to whet the adrenaline appetites of even the most ardent thrill seekers. And Travel Channel has tipped its cap to those attractions with such shows as "Insane Coaster Wars" and "Xtreme Waterparks." But where's the love for the other rides? It's on "RIDE-iculous," an action-packed, just-can't-believe-what-you're-seeing series that celebrates the craziest thrill rides and attractions that aren't water slides or roller coasters. The series travels the world to find the most hair-raising, gravity-defying rides -- and viewers are put right in the middle of the "RIDE-iculous" action!
We're traveling across America to discover the best and boldest flavors competitors can fire up on their grills in this ultimate, outdoor cooking challenge. From the Virginia countryside where whole hogs are a classic, to Maryland's Eastern Shore where blue crabs are legendary, host David Guas visits a different city each week where he serves up amazing local ingredients to test the epic backyard skills of America's hardcore grillers. Competitors come from all walks of life, including a patent attorney, a professional chef, an electrician and a suburban mom. Despite their differences, all contestants have a passion for high-heat, big meat and cooking over an open flame. Each episode starts with 4 competitors, but in the end only 1 walks away with the $10,000 cash prize and the bragging rights of being the killer griller.
Adrenaline junkies push their fears to the limit on the world's most extreme attractions. Whether on a roller coaster, zip-line, bungee jump or human catapult, they throw caution to the wind as they experience each new rush.
Three magicians take a road trip across America in a Cadillac convertible, making stops in various cities and towns to perform for locals and explore the sites.
Mark & Olly: Living with the Tribes is the umbrella term for three documentary adventure reality television series that aired on BBC Knowledge and the Travel Channel which premiered in 2007. The program follows British explorers Mark Anstice and Oliver Steeds as they travel around the world to reside with underdeveloped indigenous peoples. The series was produced by Cicada Productions and distributed by FremantleMedia.
In 2011, the third season of the series was accused of faking scenes and mistranslating interviews to portray the tribe negatively.
America's greatest unsolved mysteries are explored through interviews, archival footage and re-creations. Recently unearthed evidence and intriguing, new theories bring each case closer than ever to finally being solved.
Sand Masters is an American reality-television series that premiered on June 1, 2011 on the Travel Channel. The show follows a team of sand sculptors as they travel to various locales to create elaborate sand structures for their business clients. The first two episodes of the series aired on Wednesdays at 10pm, but it was moved to Sundays at 7pm EST. Season two is set to air on Thursday April 5, 2012 at 9pm EST.
Edge of America is an American culture and travel show on the Travel Channel, hosted by and starring Geoff Edgers. The show features Edgers, an arts and entertainment reporter for The Boston Globe, on a journey through America in search of strange and unique forms of entertainment and culture. Edgers samples bizarre foods and joins in activities such as bicycle jousting, rattlesnake hunting, and Pig-N-Ford Races. The show ended after a run of ten episodes on March 14, 2013.
The true stories of treasure hunters who search for pirate ships and buried gold as well as those who accidentally stumble upon fortunes in antique stores, flea markets and attics.
Wrestler Chris Jericho pursues his true lifelong passion as he investigates unexplained legends and lore across America. From bayous to big cities, Chris is on a mission to find the answers behind these enduring stories of mysterious people and events. He separates fact from fiction on his quest to satisfy his curiosity about the country's most fascinating folktales.
J.D. Scott visits America's best amusement parks in pursuit of thrills, chills... and funnel cake. Follow along as he joins theme park enthusiasts on some of the wildest roller coasters, the wettest water slides and the most extreme attractions in the country.
On a mission to find the most spectacular beaches in the world, we're hiking, boating and flying across the globe in search of the most jaw-dropping spots to soak up the sun. From paddleboarding with whales in Oregon to scaling a 40-story cliff in Sardinia and exploring an underwater museum in Mexico, it's the adventure of a lifetime!
Triple Rush is an American reality television series. It premiered on April 14, 2011, on the Travel Channel. The program is about bicycle courier services in the city of New York.