Wreckreation Nation

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  • 2009
  • 1 Season
  • 7.4  (54)

Wreckreation Nation was a television show that aired on the Discovery Channel in 2009, hosted by Dave Mordal. The show followed Mordal as he traveled around the United States in search of the most unique and creative backyard inventions and attractions constructed by everyday Americans.

Mordal's mission was to find and showcase the innovative and eccentric side of American culture through the eyes of backyard inventors and enthusiasts. The show celebrated the artistic creativity and ingenuity of those who spent their time creating unique, personalized spaces within their own backyards.

Each episode of Wreckreation Nation featured Mordal exploring different regions of the United States, from the rustic mountains of Colorado to the sunny beaches of Florida. Along the way, he visited some of the most creative and unusual backyards one could imagine, from towering treehouses to giant slides and mechanical bulls.

Throughout the series, Mordal interviewed the creators of these backyard masterpieces, learning about the inspiration and motivation behind each build. He explored the unique features and design elements that made each creation special, as well as the challenges and obstacles the inventors faced along the way.

Mordal did more than just observe - he actively participated in a variety of backyard activities, such as zip-lining, rock climbing, and even participating in mechanical bull riding contests. He interacted with the inventors, their families, and their friends, immersing himself in the unique world of backyard invention.

At the heart of Wreckreation Nation was a celebration of creativity and the American spirit of innovation. The show was designed to inspire viewers to look at their own backyards with fresh eyes and to unleash their own creativity and ingenuity. By showcasing the most compelling and unusual backyard creations across the United States, Wreckreation Nation celebrated and encouraged the boundless imagination that lies within all of us.

While the show only ran for one season, it left an indelible mark on viewers who were captivated by the ingenuity and creativity that the backyard inventors on the show possessed. Wreckreation Nation encouraged viewers to break away from the expected and embrace the unexpected, to create and have fun in their own backyards.

In summary, Wreckreation Nation was a unique and entertaining show that celebrated the eccentric, the creative, and the innovative spirit of American culture. Host Dave Mordal was the perfect guide as he traveled the country, discovering the most unusual and quirky backyard inventions and attractions that America had to offer. The show was a tribute to the limitless imagination and boundless creativity that lies within all of us.

Wreckreation Nation is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on January 6, 2009.

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Bar Stool Sledding
13. Bar Stool Sledding
March 31, 2009
Dave travels to New Hampshire for Ski Joring, a sport where skiers are pulled by a rope behind a galloping horse while navigating an obstacle course. He then learns to make his own bar stool on skis to race in Wisconsin's legendary bar stool race.
Tank-Athalon
12. Tank-Athalon
March 24, 2009
Dave learns how to operate his first armored tank, and competes in the first ever Tank Olympics in Waseca, MN. Then he races in the national human dog-sled championships, where he competes against 60 sleigh teams for the title of "top dog."
Vintage Snow Mobile Racing
11. Vintage Snow Mobile Racing
March 17, 2009
Dave enters the world's largest vintage snowmobile race in Eagle River, WI where riders race on ice to achieve record snowmobile speeds. Then he travels to Colorado to participate in an adult dodgeball championship and redeem his middle school years.
Soapbox Racing
10. Soapbox Racing
March 10, 2009
Dave participates in renegade Soap Box Racing with guys who don't like to play by the rules in Los Angeles. Then he learns how to launch fruitcakes in Manitou, CO, and how to train falcons to hunt small game in Marysville, CA.
Punkin' Chunkin'
9. Punkin' Chunkin'
March 3, 2009
Dave goes to Pumpkin Chunkin, an event where teams spend all year and thousands of dollars trying to build machines that will launch pumpkins the farthest. Then it's Dynamite Shooting, where items are stuffed with dynamite and exploded with live fire.
Swamp Buggy
8. Swamp Buggy
February 24, 2000
A swamp buggy race in Florida unfolds. And in Wyoming, a convention for pyrotechnic designers is visited.
Bonneville / Rodeo Bullfighter
7. Bonneville / Rodeo Bullfighter
February 17, 2009
While in North Carolina, Dave takes a shot at bullfighting during a rodeo. Next, a number of vehicles will challenge the land speed record in the deserts of Utah.
Bigfoot Paintball
6. Bigfoot Paintball
February 10, 2009
Dave faces challenges while searching for Bigfoot in a Punta Gorda, FL Scenario Paintball game. Next, he visits the annual cardboard boat race in Heber Springs, AK, where he finds the competitors mean business.
Mini-Moto
5. Mini-Moto
February 3, 2009
Dave takes a ride in a Florida race on a diminutive motorcycle and then works as a lumberjack in Oregon.
Figure 8 Races
4. Figure 8 Races
January 27, 2009
The host takes a unique race in a school bus. Next, head to Lucerne Valley, CA. for a shooting event for western enthusiasts.
Demolition Derby
3. Demolition Derby
January 20, 2009
The host takes a shot at a demolition derby while blindfolded. Next, he tests his fighting skills in a competition melding both martial arts and fantasy role playing.
Rock Crawling
2. Rock Crawling
January 13, 2009
Tennessee hosts an extreme automotive sport. Then, a tug of war commences over the Mississippi River between the states of Illinois and Iowa.
Lawn Mower Racing
1. Lawn Mower Racing
January 6, 2009
The host heads to Ohio for the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Championships, proving that anything can be raced which has an engine. Also, the host tries to get over his morbid fear of alligators by enrolling in a alligator wrestling school.
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Where to Watch Wreckreation Nation
Wreckreation Nation is available for streaming on the Discovery Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Wreckreation Nation on demand at Amazon.
  • Premiere Date
    January 6, 2009
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (54)