Beyond Your Backyard: Cozumel 
​Season 2 | Episode 1 

​In this episode, Erik travels to the Mexican island destination of Cozumel to learn more about Mayan Culture, through the food, the archaeological sites and deep below the ocean surface. Dive deep as he shows you how easy it is to fall in love with scuba diving, deep breathing and introspective reflection.
Beyond Your Backyard: Little Rock Part 1
Season 2 | Episode 2 
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Erik explores the capital of Arkansas in this episode of Beyond Your Backyard. Diversity in unique neighborhoods, a thriving downtown district and outdoor recreation are all part of the fun. He learns more about the Clinton Presidential Center, the significance of the “Little Rock Nine”, takes a pottery class, samples farm-to-glass spirits and learns how to make a succulent pork chop recipe.
Beyond Your Backyard: Scottsdale, Arizona 
Season 2 | Episode 3

​In this episode, Erik learns the difference between “the new west” and “the old west” in Scottsdale, Arizona. The show takes time to learn more about the breathtaking scenery, the influence of native Americans and the visual and performing arts. Erik soars high above the valley floor in a hot air balloon and dines with an owner/chef specializing in authentic southwestern cuisine.
Beyond Your Backyard: Boone, NC
Season 2 | Episode 4

Travel to the hill country of the mid-Atlantic to unlock the secrets of Boone, North Carolina. Rustic scenery, fascinating frontiersman history, Bluegrass music and delicious country-chic comfort food are all on the menu. Erik steps back in time at MAST General Store, gets close to the Blue Ridge Mountains via a Canopy tour and explores a charming downtown scene with vibrant, youthful energy. ​​
Beyond Your Backyard: St. Pete / Clearwater, FL
Season 2 | Episode 5

In this edition of Beyond Your Backyard, Erik The Travel guy seeks educational fun in the sun in St. Pete / Clearwater, Florida. This virtually undiscovered gulf coast destination is bursting at the seams with artistic flair. Erik dives into the mind of Salvador Dali, takes a colorful downtown walking tour, learns the art of glass blowing and samples BBQ from an iconic pit master. ​
Beyond Your Backyard: Laurel Highlands, PA
Season 2 | Episode 6

Erik the Travel Guy explores the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, home to revolutionary war sites, charming towns and so much more. Erik make's a splash while white water rafting, make a perfect breakfast sandwich, visit an amazing luxury resort and walk in the footprints of an educational icon.
Beyond Your Backyard: Little Rock Part 2
Season 2 | Episode 7

Erik returns to the capital of Arkansas in this episode of Beyond Your Backyard. Diversity in unique neighborhoods, a thriving downtown district and outdoor recreation are all part of the fun. He learns the significance of the “Little Rock Nine”, tours a WW2 submarine, visits a museum dedicated to the contents of a lady's purse, and learns more about the farm-to-table culinary scene. ​
Beyond Your Backyard: Jamaica
Season 2 | Episode 8
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​In this edition of Beyond Your Backyard, the show visits the island nation of Jamaica. Erik learns the history of the culture while exploring grottoes, riding horseback in the ocean and sampling Jamaican style culinary offerings.
Beyond Your Backyard: The Azores
​Season 2 | Episode 9

​In this episode, Erik travels across the Atlantic Ocean to learn what all the fuss is about in this undiscovered, island paradise. He learns more about the history and culture by talking with the locals, exploring on foot through the terrain and shows you how viewers can explore for themselves.
About The Series 

Beyond Your Backyard is an Emmy award-winning, educational travel series highlighting destinations in North America and beyond demonstrating there’s so much more that brings us together than divides us. Emmy award-winning television personality Erik Hastings (Erik the Travel Guy) travels beyond experiences to uncover the soul of every place he visits. Each episode digs deep to educate viewers on the history and culture, delicious food, famous attractions as well as off-the-beaten-path haunts; reminding viewers us how exciting it is to share and understand one another and just how connected we really are.
Beyond Your Backyard is seen by millions each week in 90% of US households. The series is nationally syndicated on PBS and the Create Channel and is seen on 328 broadcast channels in 161 markets in 48 states in the United States. Full episodes are available on Amazon Prime, YouTube and on this site. 

Beyond Your Backyard - EMMY award-winning Season 1