The Travel Channel is a cable television network that features documentaries and various other travel shows all related to traveling around the globe.  It was first launched in 1987 by Trans World Airlines as a way to boost airline travel.  It has since been sold several times over, and is a multi-billion dollar entity of Cox Communications.

Faithful viewers of the Travel Channel have experienced travel on African animal safaris, traveled to “haunted” destinations, toured grand hotels, and traveled to interesting spots around the United States.  One of the Network’s current most popular shows is “Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern”.  Zimmern will take you to various countries and sample food that just watching, will make your stomach tie into knots.

It is no wonder that one of the most spectacular destinations in the United States will be featured on the Network.  “Yosemite—America’s Treasure” will debut on the Travel Channel this Sunday, April 20th at 7:00 p.m.

The production of the show was shot in the summer and fall of 2007.  It is a one hour program where the cultural and natural history of the area, and the beautiful landmark features of Yosemite National Park will be front and center for all to enjoy.  The last show that the Travel Channel produced on Yosemite was 10 years ago.

The Travel Show as a viewer-ship of over 90 million people.  The showings of “Yosemite—America’s Treasure” is sure to enlighten people worldwide about the beauty of Yosemite and the surrounding area.   Watch out, there might even be more summer travelers wanting to see this great destination!