Are you dreaming of a far-away place? WUCF's Summer of Travel is bringing the world to your living room! As we look to a future where we can reconnect, WUCF is here to inspire adventure, explore other cultures and examine journeys beyond our doorstep.
All summer long, as we prepare for the next steps - your favorite PBS shows, and local programs are waiting for you to explore! Here is what to watch:
Central Florida Roadtrip Season 7
Premieres June 17
Thursdays at 8 p.m. on WUCF
Description: Central Florida Roadtrip is back on the road! We’re taking a ride through history to discover some of the most interesting people and places in Central Florida. Central Florida Roadtrip was born out of an idea to allow viewers to learn more about the cities and towns in which they live and visit. On this season, each new episode will focus on the counties! We're excited to share more fascinating, local stories you won’t want to miss.
Rick Steves Europe Awaits
Premieres Monday, June 7 at 8 p.m.
Description: Travel lovers have spent the last year or so dreaming of where they will travel post-COVID. In this special, Rick Steves shares vivid and unforgettable visits to European favorites--offbeat, romantic, or just good for the soul-- that he would love to visit when we can travel again.
Rick Steves Island Hopping
Premieres Saturday, June 19 at 4:30 p.m.
Description: ALL ABOARD! In this unforgettable voyage, join Rick Steves on a tour of four of Europe's most intriguing and surprising islands — from the Mediterranean to Scotland: Malta, Capri, Orkney, and Skye. We'll take an island-hopping adventure to remote beaches, Crusader castles, a Blue Grotto, prehistoric wonders, and salty traditional island lifestyles.
For More Rick Steves Watch on PBS Passport
Unseen Florida
Airs Wednesday, June 16 at 9:30 p.m.
Description: After more than 30 years documenting nature across Florida, Filmmaker Elam Stoltzfus has put together a documentary that brings his many adventures together in one program.
Great Estates of Scotland
Airs Sunday, June 20 at 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Airs Sunday, June 27 at 7 p.m.
Description: This four-part series takes an in-depth look at the workings of some of Scotland’s most magnificent country estates through the eyes of the current owners, the ghillies, the gardeners, and the housekeepers, not forgetting the paying guests who frequent these stunning country estates.
Wonders of Mexico
Airs Wednesday, June 30 at 9 p.m.
Airs Wednesday, July 7 at 10 p.m.
Airs Wednesday, July 14 at 10 p.m.
Description: Travel south along Mexico's mountain spine; explore the tropical forests of the Maya and journey across the deserts of Northern Mexico to discover its amazing wildlife and culture.
The Fellowship of The Springs Magic Waters
Premieres Thursday, July 8 at 4 p.m.
Description: The Fellowship of the springs is a two-part, two-hour documentary series by director/producer Oscar Corral and Explica Media. The two episodes of the film take viewers into the wonder and beauty of Florida's unique but troubled springs. Florida has the largest and highest concentration of freshwater springs on earth, and the fight to save them is raging.
NATURE: Wild Florida
Airs Wednesday, July 7 at 8 p.m.
Description: Florida is home to beaches, coral reefs, pine forests, and the famous Everglades wetland, but a growing human population and abandoned exotic pets like pythons are threatening this wild paradise. Can Florida’s ecosystems continue to weather the storm?
Watch Special on PBS Passport Here
Ireland with Michael
Premieres Sunday, June 27 at 12:30 p.m.
Description: Travel across Ireland with internationally renowned singer Michael Londra in a celebration of Irish culture, history, and music. Combining glorious video footage from the Emerald Isle, fascinating travel destinations, exciting cultural experiences, and performances from Irish stars, Ireland with Michael allows you to tour Ireland from your own home.
Florida Frontiers
Airs Sundays at 11 a.m.
Description: Produced by the Florida Historical Society, "Florida Frontiers" explores a wide variety of topics relating to Florida history and culture.
Watch on the PBS Video App and Stream Episodes Here
How To Do Florida
Airs Thursdays at 8:30 p.m.
Description: Discover Florida like you’ve never seen it before, as the How To Do Florida with Chad Crawford television series and website become your vacation and outdoor activities resource. Each exciting, fast-paced 30-minute episode of How To Do Florida with Chad Crawford features destinations in the Sunshine State, unique how-to features, and a taste of Florida flavors from around the state.
Samantha Brown’s Places To Love
Description: For over 15 years, Samantha Brown has traversed continents, experienced culture, and tasted adventure applying her singular brand of warmth and inclusion along the way.
Watch on the PBS Video App and Stream Episodes Here
Great Scenic Railway Journeys
Airs Saturdays at 6 p.m.
Description: An Emmy Award-Winning Public Television series that profiles some of the world’s most historic and scenic tourist railways.
Expedition with Steve Backshall
Description: Head into the unknown with naturalist Steve Backshall as he journeys to the world’s last unexplored places and faces challenges around the globe, encountering extraordinary wildlife and meeting remarkable people along the way.
Rick Steves Cruising The Mediterranean
Airs Monday, August 2 at 10 p.m.
Description: In this one-hour special, Rick sails from Barcelona to Athens, with stops in the French Riviera, Rome, and more. Our goal: to explore the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. We’ll learn how to make the most of the cruise experience, from enjoying time on the ship to exercising independence on shore — savoring iconic sights and romantic island getaways.
Ken Burns: The National Parks
Airs Wednesday, August 25 at 9 p.m.
Description: Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature's most spectacular locales, the film is a story of people from every conceivable background—rich and poor, soldiers and scientists, natives and newcomers—who were willing to devote themselves to saving some precious portion of the land they loved and in doing so reminded their fellow citizens of the full meaning of democracy.
Islands Of Wonder
Description: Journey to three of the most exotic, mysterious and remote islands on the planet: Madagascar, Borneo and Hawaii. Isolated from the rest of the world, they harbor remarkable wildlife and pioneering human communities found nowhere else on Earth.
Wild Alaska Live
Description: Broadcasting live over three nights with hosts Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt, PBS, in partnership with the BBC, turns the cameras on a must-see natural spectacle as thousands of the world’s wildest animals gather to take part in Alaska’s amazing summer feast.
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