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Outside Beyond the Lens
2019 - 2025 0.0 (0 votes) 5 Seasons
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Jeff Aiello

Outside Beyond the Lens

Overview

Outside Beyond the Lens leads viewers on a uniquely immersive television experience exploring travel destinations that are well off the beaten path and away from the crowds. Executive Producer Jeff Aiello leads a team of talented outdoor videographers that capture stunning cinematic landscapes and wildlife in amazing locations around the world.

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Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Australia
2019-10-01

Australia is a popular destination, but most never visit the rural southeastern coastline. A group of friends, Jeff Aiello, David Boomer, Jon Neely, that are award-winning landscape cinematographers set out on Princes Highway to film a different side of a land down under. Small fishing towns, stunning rain forests and advice from the locals about where to explore leads to unplanned adventures.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Alaska Off the Grid
2019-10-07

In a remote part of Alaska’s Aleutian Peninsula, accessible only by floatplane, a single camp sits on the banks of a river. Every summer, fishermen come here to catch salmon in a place where brown bears roam free and wolves howl in the wind. Jeff Aiello tells the story of this “family run” camp, friends that’s come to fish and captures the rarely seen beauty of a part of Alaska far off the grid.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Storm Chasers
2019-10-15

Every spring, the heartland of America gets hit with severe storms. “Tornado Alley” draws a storm chaser and his twin daughters through the Texas panhandle to see the power of Mother Nature. Beyond the lens, another side of this extreme hobby is revealed as we pass through the dying towns of a forgotten part of America.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: East Side Colors
2019-10-22

The east side of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains is home to high deserts and towering peaks. Each fall, this region’s aspen groves explode in color as winter approaches drawing landscape photographers from around the world. Jeff Aiello explores the eastern Sierra at the peak of the fall color show and discovers why this part of the Golden State is becoming a favorite place to bring a camera.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: New Zealand
2019-10-29

Home to some of the most incredible landscapes on Earth, the south island of New Zealand is explored by the Beyond The Lens crew in search of the perfect frame. But Jeff, Jon & David quickly realize there’s a lot more to New Zealand than meets the eye. An overnight stay in the amazing lakeside city of Queenstown & a helpful local they meet leads to an unforgettable off-the-beaten path discovery.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Super Bloom
2019-11-05

About every 10 years, heavy winter rains in California lead to a phenomena called the “Super Bloom.” Mountain ranges and sprawling valley floors erupt in colors that are almost impossible to believe. Jeff Aiello, his son, Jett and David Boomer wander through southern California’s Carrizo Plains National Monument down a long dirt road that leads to discovery.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Utah Overland
2019-12-04

Southern Utah is home to some of America’s top national parks. Zion, Bryce and Arches National Parks attract millions of visitors each year. But a 50-mile drive through Utah’s remote Cottonwood Canyon delivers curious travelers into a world with landscapes that will rival any national park on Earth but a lonely camper they encounter along the journey becomes the real treasure of this adventure.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Grasslands
2019-12-04

In southeastern Colorado, scattered among the small towns and wind-swept plains two National Grasslands areas remain. Open to visitors but rarely seen, these wide open spaces protect a part of America’s heartland frozen in time. Jeff, David and Jon take their cameras into these remote grasslands and discover the remains of a WW2 Japanese internment camp.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Alabama Hills
2019-12-17

It’s been the backdrop for Hollywood films for nearly 100 years. From Hop-Along Cassidy to Iron Man, the Alabama Hills and its unique geologic formations have been the backdrop to more than 100 films. But this is also an amazing place to explore and shoot landscapes like nowhere else on Earth. Jeff, David and Zack set up camp and discover a different side of this movie-making hotspot.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Switzerland
2019-12-27

The Beyond The Lens camera crew visits one of the most scenic locations on Earth. Jeff, David and Jon wrap up a year of exploration with their cameras in the heart of the Swiss Alps. A road trip into the green valleys and snow-capped peaks reveals a side of Switzerland that is sometimes overlooked by all the scenic wonders…the people and food.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 2 (2021)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Mt. Lassen National Park
2021-04-13

A drive along the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway through Mt. Lassen National Park in northern California takes Jeff, Zack and David to hidden waterfalls, deep inside mysterious lava tubes and to breathtaking vistas near to the top of a dormant volcano.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Valley of Fire
2021-04-20

Just a short drive from Las Vegas, Nevada, the bright lights of the strip are replaced with the fiery glow of ancient sandstone formations in this one-of-a-kind state park. Jeff, Zack and David explore the stunning landscapes of this rare geologic treasure.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: California North Coast Redwoods
2021-04-27

A road trip to northern California reveals the beauty of old-growth coastal redwood groves, rugged shorelines and a series of state and national parks.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Death Valley National Park
2021-05-04

It’s the hottest, driest and lowest place in the United States but a rare, winter storm changes Death Valley National Park into a photographer’s dream. The Outside crew explores the trails and unique rock formations in tough conditions and finds a unique surprise in the desert.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: California's Foothills
2021-05-11

Famous national parks in the mountains and stunning beaches on the coast are where most travelers head to when planning an outdoor adventure in the Golden State. But the often-overlooked foothill regions on both sides of the great San Joaquin Valley hold their own kind of unique beauty. Jeff, Zack and David explore these areas as spring returns.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Iceland Photo Safari
2021-05-18

Jeff and Zack share their experiences from two separate journeys to Iceland. Zack shares incredible footage and travel tips from the island’s more popular destinations while Jeff reveals footage and experiences from the rarely seen “highlands” area of this remote and beautiful travel hotspot.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Aspen Adventure
2021-05-25

Known for being a winter playground to Hollywood stars, the glitz and glamour of Aspen, Colorado has a more rugged side not often seen. Hiking, fishing and top-notch locations for photography are revealed high in the Rockies.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Sierra Scenic Byway & Creek Fire Impact
2021-06-01

California’s largest single wildfire burned up one of the Sierra’s true travel treasures, the Sierra Scenic Byway. The Outside team visits the aftermath of the fire to see how this beloved road trip route has changed and to learn how to look at fire in a different way.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Sierra Inspirations
2021-06-08

The Sierra Nevada Mountains near Yosemite National Park are home to several small communities surrounded by scenic beauty. We discover how these landscapes inspire one local photographer who lives near Yosemite and how his art is calling others to the outdoors.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Sailing the Channel Islands
2021-06-15

Catalina and Channel Islands National Park are explored aboard a 40ft sailing catamaran. Up close contact with Spinner dolphins and the rare Giant Sunfish highlight this ocean adventure.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 3 (2022)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Alaska's Kenai River
2022-04-25

Jeff, David, and Zack start Season 3 off with a story that will touch your heart along the banks of Alaska's great Kenai river. Tune as another year of international adventures and landscape photography is brought to life.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Utah’s Zion and Bryce National Parks
2022-05-03

Utah is home to five of the nation's top national parks, also known as "The Mighty Five." Jeff, David, and Zack hit the road for a two-episode tour through three of these amazing natural treasures starting off with Zion National Park. Then, it's up to the surreal hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park to explore the beauty of Utah's sandstone paradise.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Utah Route 12 Road Trip
2022-05-10

Utah Scenic Route 12 is one of the best drives you can take in America and going west to east, leads to a little-known national park that's big on desert beauty.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Sailing the British Virgin Islands
2022-05-17

Get ready to set sail in the beautiful British Virgin Islands! Jeff and a group of travel buddies explore the BVIs on two sailing catamarans island-hopping through the magic of this Caribbean paradise.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Tennessee Parks
2022-05-24

Nashville is the top reason people travel to Tennessee but beyond the big city lights and action of the country music capital of the world, Tennessee is also known for its incredible state parks. Jeff, Zack, and Dave hit the road in the Volunteer State to explore these hidden scenic gems. From the great food found inside kitchens and back road dives to a park literally surrounded by waterfalls,

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: California’s Nelder Grove
2022-07-19

The central Sierra Nevada mountains in California are home to big name national parks like Yosemite and Sequoia-Kings Canyon. But a hidden grove of Giant Sequoia Redwoods can be found in the hills Jeff, Zack, and Dave all grew up in. They meet up with an old friend who now watches over Nelder Grove for a guided tour of the secret wonders found among the giants.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Big Island Eruption
2022-09-06

Jeff, Zack, and Dave head to the tropics to discover why the Big Island of Hawaii is also known as The Adventure Island. This trip takes them to the blue waters of the Pacific to swim with sea turtles and on a sunset hike into the depths of the Kilauea Volcano on a night when its eruption lights up the sky.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Kings Canyon National Park
2022-07-19

Recently impacted by a massive wildfire, Jeff, Zack, and Dave travel to Kings Canyon National Park to see the aftermath. An unexpected rainstorm doesn’t dampen the spirits of an overnight camping adventure as morning brings blue skies and a meadow-side hike into the heart of this magical place. Hidden waterfalls and a walk through Giant Sequoia trees make this a trip to remember.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Croatia: Part 1
2022-11-22

Croatia is becoming a top destination for travel but most who visit only see cities like Split and Dubrovnik in the southern part of the country. Jeff, Zack, and Dave set out to discover the history of Croatia’s capital, Zagreb before heading on a road trip to the hilltop villages, wine country and stunning seaside towns of the north in Croatia’s Istria region.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Croatia: Part 2
2022-11-22

The Croatian road trip continues as Jeff, Zack, and Dave venture west to explore the seaside towns of Rovinj and Pula on the Adriatic Sea. The tales of an ancient Roman arena are told, and cinematic landscapes come to life on the centuries old cobblestone streets of these seaside towns.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 4 (2024)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Vosges
2024-01-09

In Eastern France in the mountain ranges called Vosges, explore the region and take a look behind the scenes of when the crew was here to shoot the World War II documentary, Unbroken Honor. Though the story that brought them there was tragic and heroic, they learn another lesson of lifelong travel.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Grand Canyon: North Rim
2024-01-16

Jeff, Zack, and Dave, road trip to Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim that only 10 percent of park visitors see each year. Rarely seen footage of the Grand Canyon is captured against a backdrop of strong summer thunderstorms and desert sunrises.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Tampa Bay
2024-01-30

The contrasts of Tampa Bay’s bright lights right next to wild places to explore lure Jeff, Zack, and Dave to Florida’s west coast. A hike into the swamps to experience Florida’s wildlife turns into a search for the mysterious Skunk Ape.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Italy Family Trip
2024-02-20

Jeff takes his family on a whirlwind summer vacation to northern Italy. Milan, Lake Como, Venice and Portofino are explored in this fun and cinematic capture of Italy’s northern destination hot spots.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: California Super Bloom
2024-03-19

After record setting rains in California, Jeff, Zack, and Dave return to the last remaining grassland preserve in the Golden State in hopes to time their trip with the rare and explosive Super Bloom of flowers.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: High Sierra Sailing
2024-03-26

A lake high in the alpine setting of the Sierra Nevada is an unlikely place to find world-class sailboat racing. Jon leads Jeff, Zack, and Dave, with the help of a legendary sailor, on a journey to discover the secrets of Huntington Lake.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Return to Switzerland
2024-04-02

Jeff and the team return to one of Europe’s top travel destinations to explore the historic town of Basel, Switzerland. Nestled on the Rhine River near Germany and France, Basel’s exquisite architecture and world-class art museums catch the crew by surprise.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Places to Love
2024-04-16

Jeff takes us to some of his favorite places close to home in California. From a new discovery in Yosemite National Park to tuna fishing off the coast of Mexico and a fun weekend hanging out at his cabin, special friendships shine against breathtaking land and seascapes.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Scotland (Part 1)
2024-05-07

Jeff and the crew land in Glasgow, Scotland to begin a 10-day road trip into the Scottish Highlands. Fall colors are captured in Scotland’s lower countryside and farmlands as the team moves north toward Glencoe and the Isle of Skye.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Scotland (Part 2)
2024-05-21

An epic road trip into the Scottish Highlands continues as Jeff, Zack, Dave, and Jon discover the Isle of Skye, the legendary Loch Ness, the city of Inverness and a sobering look at the Culloden Battlefield where the Jacobite uprising of 1745 was smashed.

Runtime: 30 min

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