Colorado is experiencing its second gold rush, only this time around it's being called the "green rush." It's all about medical marijuana, which is fast becoming a very big business. National Geographic goes deep inside this brand-new cannabis culture by following an exceptional group of Colorado residents - growers, patients, dispensary owners, cops, caregivers, entrepreneurs, advocates and opponents - as their lives are transformed by medical marijuana.
Dive into the frigid world of competitive ice fishing, following a tight-knit group of colorful fishermen as they compete against Mother Nature – and each other – every weekend. These ice fishing fanatics have waited nine months for temperatures to drop low enough to freeze the lakes so they can walk on water and drop in their lines. With personal bets for bragging rights and derby prizes sometimes reaching upwards of $100,000, these weekend warriors are willing to do whatever it takes to best their fishing buddies, catch the big one and win the money.
Sheriff Deputies in the counties of Boulder, Eagle and Grand, Colorado fight crime in America’s most rugged terrain: The Rocky Mountains. Intense manhunts by foot, skis and snowmobiles; attempting to solve complex murders and drug running mysteries, are all in a day's work while trying to keep the Rockies one of the most beautiful places on earth. Follow officers as they protect and serve both the residents and the majestic mountains.
Mad Labs is a British TV documentary series for the National Geographic Channel. The show focuses mainly on "wacky" experiments and inventions that may prove useful in the near future such as urine-powered batteries or solar panels with olive oil being the key ingredient instead of silica.
While the show features real-life scientists and their inventions, a regular segment called "The Test Department" appears numerous times in an episode wherein the show's own testers perform experiments of their own.
He's known as the "Flea Man," and thankfully for him and his loved ones, it has nothing to do with blood-sucking parasites. Jimmy Kaplow is a flea market guru, a veteran of more than 30 years in the barter, trade and haggling tradition that's played out across the country every weekend. In this series, Kaplow assists clients who are looking to turn unwanted possessions into cash, helping them sort the trash from the treasure and giving tips on how to get the best
In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, National Geographic follows descendants of Americans as they embark on journeys to discover the stories of their ancestors in the bloodiest war in American history. Revealed are amazing stories of lives turned upside down by the Civil War, from a Virginian slaveholding lady to a Union officer and a Confederate private. Vivid recreations and innovative graphic techniques take viewers back in time to see the true consequences of hard war and the resilient human spirit.
The Link is a documentary on National Geographic Channel, hosted by Josh Klein, that examines the history and advances leading up to a given modern technology, on each episode.