Painting the Town with Eric Dowdle

Episode Guide

#101 Plymouth, MA It is the birthplace of America, America’s hometown. Plymouth, MA was the first successful, new world settlement with families. Come with Eric and learn about history, from the Mayflower landing at Plymouth Rock; about modern times, with the current people of Plymouth; and about what will preserve our nation in the future, at the Forefathers Monument, in this opening episode of Painting the Town.

#102 Portland, OR At the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, Portland, Ore. has always been a city of free spirits. The naming of the city was even decided by a coin flip. Beautiful and lush, Portland, Ore. sits in the shadow of Mount Hood and is a beacon to the creative and unique. Join Eric as the does his part to ”Keep Portland Weird.”

#103 Solvang, CA Established over 100 years ago as a gathering place for Danish people, Solvang is a piece of Denmark nestled amid the picturesque Santa Ynez Mountains of central California. Immediately recognizable with windmills and Danish architecture, Solvang is a beautiful secret. Off the main roads and full of Danish Bakeries and authentic Danish restaurants join Eric as he renews his love with Solvang’s sunny fields.

#104 New Orleans New Orleans’ history is a rich gumbo of colorful people and cultures. Eric explores this historic city with current residents who bring light to the mysterious and boisterous Big Easy, showing him a view of the softer side of a city known for its soirees. Join us as we give the Crescent City a new definition of “Painting the Town.”

#105 Vancouver, Canada A stunning Olympic host, Vancouver is a growing global city on the Pacific trade routes. Offering a quality of contemporary, urban life, Vancouver is a living pattern of incorporating development with conservation and a history of cultural richness with the opportunities of a bright future. Take off with Eric as he heads to Canada’s west coast flagship city, Vancouver.

#106 Cancun, Mexico This is a magical, mystic land full of wonder. Cancun was rediscovered in the 1970’s and developed as Mexico’s Caribbean answer to the Pacific resorts. While the white sand beaches have become a relaxation and party mecca, just behind the clubs, beneath the beaches, and cloaked by jungle is the deeper history of the Mexican people and the Mayan mysteries. Come dig through them with Eric. #107 Black Hills, South Dakota Long held sacred by Native Americans, the Black Hills are a monumental treasure not only because of the colossal stone sculptures or rich gold veins but for the land itself, its freshness, freedom, and history. This area seems to attract characters that add to its personality. The Black Hills still sing their ancient melody. Follow Eric as he listens and comes to know the parts that make up the song.

#108 Charleston, South Carolina Charleston, South Carolina is characterized by a restless gentility which gives the city a unifying, uniqueness. This is illustrated not only by the city moving location within 10 years of its founding (in 1670) but also by its key involvement in every war since the Revolution. With their own flair for talking, eating and living within and without paradigms, experience “The Holy City” with Eric.

#109 Chattanooga, Tennessee Chattanooga is a Phoenix, not like the southwest city but the mythological bird. Through historical heartache and vicious warfare, the area has seen its share of hard times over the last couple of centuries, even once being ranked as having the dirtiest air in America. But this industrious town found ways to transform itself, seize technology, bridle it, and use it to improve and dramatically rejuvenate the city. All aboard with Eric for a ride through today's risen Chattanooga, now a beautiful beacon of the southland.

#110 Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore, "the City of Neighborhoods,” “the Monument City,” “Charm City,” “Ravenstown,” “B-town.” As the birthplace of the national anthem and a former National Capitol, Baltimore is inextricably interwoven into U.S. history. Nestled on the Chesapeake Bay, come dip your foot in the Inner Harbor and the surrounding areas as Eric experiences the sights and sounds that make this “the Land of Pleasant Living.”

#111 San Antonio, Texas In early March of 1836 200 men died defending a small mission and gave rise to the cry of “Remember the Alamo!” and Texas independence. Unlike the heralded rally cry, the city of San Antonio has subtly designed and developed itself in to the 7th largest city in the nation. Surprised? Delve into the heart of Texas with Eric as he ‘sallies up’ to the city of San Antonio.

#112 North Shore Hawaii At the most isolated spot in the vast Pacific Ocean is a chain of islands with a long history of existing with the most elemental forces of nature. The Hawaiian island chain is an emerald necklace strung in a sapphire blue ocean. Hang ten with Eric as he explores the North Shore, the less commercialized area of Oahu and home to the planet's best surfing.

#113 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Left by Columbus on his second expedition, St. Thomas today is a sought after cruise and vacation destination, not only for its duty-free, world class shopping but some of the best beaches in the world. A rich history as a pirate refuge certainly doesn’t hurt its flavor or appeal either. Join Eric and Painting the Town as we enjoy this Caribbean paradise and its wonderful people.