Ep 2. Wisconsin

Wisconsin's beauty is captured from the sky in Aerial America season 2 episode 2 titled "Wisconsin." This episode navigates through the state's diverse geography, from its Great Lakes to the rolling hills and lush forests of its interior. The episode offers an aerial view of this Midwestern state, which is renowned for its cheese production, cranberry bogs, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

The show starts by exploring Wisconsin's Great Lakes shoreline. It covers the shoreline of Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes, and Manitowoc, a thriving port city on Lake Michigan. While flying over these places, viewers get to see how these towns created a legacy through their businesses and natural features. The aerial shots of the two lakes present a stunning contrast between Lake Superior’s cold, towering cliffs and the crystal clear waters of Lake Michigan.

The aerial camera moves towards Milwaukee, a city renowned for beer-making. The viewers see how the city's signature brew, Pabst Blue Ribbon, became a national brand and visit the iconic Milwaukee Brewery. The show takes us up-close to the most visited historical landmark in the city, the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Calatrava-designed roof. The shots of the museum and the stunning surrounding downtown architecture are breathtaking.

Next on the episode is a trip to the Harley-Davidson museum in Milwaukee. The aerial footage captures the riders on their iconic Harley motorcycles cruising along the road, creating a perfect image of the brand's fiercely loyal followers. The camera then moves over the Kettle Moraine State Forest, a beautiful destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Here, the viewers get to see the vast stretch of the wooded area with its trail network.

The episode also covers Door County, a popular tourist destination and the northernmost part of the state. The aerial views show the picturesque towns and stunning coastline, which includes the unique Boat Bluff Lighthouse. The viewers get to see a clear shot of the water crashing around the peninsula, leaving different terrains and rock formations at the shoreline.

The show continues to display the famous cranberry bogs of central Wisconsin, which provide the perfect harvest for Thanksgiving dinner in the US. Viewers get an aerial view of the cranberry growers' harvest fields and can witness the harvesting process unique to cranberries. The show explores the fascinating cultivation and irrigation techniques that allow the growers to make a successful harvest.

One of the top attractions in Wisconsin that gets featured on the show is the House on the Rock. The House on the Rock is a fantastic architectural wonder that presents an astonishing collection of unusual objects. This man-made structure, called the infinity room, is cantilevered for over 200 feet from the house and provides breathtaking views of the valley below.

The Wisconsin Episode concludes with a breathtaking view of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Here the viewers can get glimpses of the isolated islands and towering rock formations, including the famous sea caves. The shots of the cliffs overlooking the water makes one feel like they are flying above the ocean.

In summary, the Wisconsin episode in Aerial America season 2 shows viewers the extraordinary beauty of the state magnificent views from above. The episode takes you on an aerial journey of the state's shorelines, forests, cranberry bogs, architecture, and landmarks. The aerial view of Wisconsin is entirely different from what it looks like on the land, and that is the awe-inspiring charm of Wisconsin.