America the Beautiful: 'GMA' travels to 50 states in 50 weeks

Thursday, April 23, 2026
In honor of its 50th anniversary and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, "Good Morning America" is launching a new yearlong series, "50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful."

Each week, a "GMA" anchor or correspondent will visit a new state, following the order in which they joined the United States, to spotlight a local changemaker and showcase the state's unique culture, history, traditions and landmarks.

Viewers are invited to share the people in their neighborhood and state who make it the best place to live.

Delaware



'America the Beautiful': Meet the hero lifeguards of Rehoboth Beach


ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee kicked off "America the Beautiful: 50 States in 50 Weeks" on July 3 with a visit to Delaware, the first state to be admitted to the U.S.



"I can't think of a better way to kick off this journey than in Delaware, our very first state," Zee said. "Meeting the Rehoboth Beach lifeguards and seeing their commitment to community and safety perfectly captures the spirit of what this series is all about, especially ahead of the Fourth of July weekend."

Pennsylvania



'America the Beautiful': Meet the owners of Shankweiler's Drive-In


On July 11, we were introduced to the owners of Pennsylvania's Shankweiler's Drive-In, the world's oldest operating drive-in movie theater.



The two shared the story behind their historic drive-in and also got a surprise from the Pennsylvania tourism office in recognition of their impact on the local community.

New Jersey



'America the Beautiful': Visit Piney Hollow Farm in New Jersey


On July 17, "GMA" stopped by Piney Hollow Farm in New Jersey, where tomatoes and blueberries highlight the state's rich agricultural roots.

Georgia



'America the Beautiful': Explore the birthplace of the Girl Scouts


On July 25, ABC News' Deborah Roberts gave viewers an inside look at her home state of Georgia, where the Girl Scouts were first founded.

Connecticut



'America the Beautiful': Visit country's 1st amusement park


On Aug. 1, "GMA" visited America's oldest amusement park -- Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut.

Massachusetts



'America the Beautiful': Visit Boston's legendary jazz club


On Aug. 7, "GMA" stopped by Boston's legendary multi-generational jazz club, Wally's Café, and spoke with owner Elynor Walcott.

Maryland



'America the Beautiful': Honoring Harriet Tubman's legacy


On Aug. 14, "GMA" visited Maryland, where the history and legacy of abolitionist and social activist Harriet Tubman is being kept alive on the Eastern Shore.

South Carolina



'America the Beautiful': Learn about Clemson's inclusive program


On Aug. 21, "GMA" stopped by Clemson University in South Carolina to share the story of ClemsonLIFE, a program that has provided independent living for students with intellectual disabilities since 2008. What started as half a dozen students has grown to 57.

New Hampshire



'America the Beautiful': Visit the highest peak in the northeast


On Aug. 28, "GMA" climbed to the top of the highest peak in the northeast -- Mt. Hamilton in New Hampshire, where the weather was crisp and the views were spectacular.

Virginia



'America the Beautiful': Virginia nonprofit feeds those in need


On Friday, Sept. 5, "GMA" caught up with Mercy Meals, a Virginia nonprofit that serves carefully crafted meals to those in need after emergencies and natural disasters in their community and all over the world.

New York



'America the Beautiful': Explore Niagara region in NY


On Friday, Sept. 12, "GMA" traveled to New York's Niagara Falls. The Indigenous people who call the region home shared how they're working to keep their culture alive.

North Carolina



'America the Beautiful': Explore Niagara region in NY


On Friday, Sept. 19, "GMA" traveled to Asheville, North Carolina, where hope abounds. The community rallied over the last year to help one another recover from the devastation Hurricane Helene brought to the region.

Vermont



'America the Beautiful': Von Trapp family history lives on in Vermont


On Thursday, Oct. 2, "GMA" traveled to Stowe, Vermont to take a look at the true story of the Von Trapp family that was made famous in the hit 1965 Rodgers and Hammerstein film, "The Sound of Music."

Kentucky



'America the Beautiful': Farm gives horses new lease on life


On Thursday, Oct. 9, "GMA" traveled to Nicholasville, Kentucky to visit a nonprofit that's giving horses a new lease on life. Here's a look at the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center.

Tennessee



'America the Beautiful': Explore massive off-roading park in Tennessee


On Friday, Oct. 17, "GMA" traveled to Windrock Park in Tennessee, home of the nation's largest privately owned off-roading park.

Ohio



'America the Beautiful': Meet baby animals at the Cincinnati Zoo


On Friday, Oct. 24, "GMA" visited the Cincinnati Zoo, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The zoo's newest members are two orphaned black bear cubs named Juniper and Hazel.

Louisiana



'America the Beautiful': Celebrate Halloween New Orleans style


On Friday, Oct. 31, "GMA" took a look at the costumes and floats that fill "Krewe of Boo," a Halloween parade that rolls through the French Quarter in New Orleans.

Indiana



America the Beautiful': A look at 'Hoosier Hysteria' in Indiana


On Thursday, Nov. 6, "GMA" took a look at "Hoosier Hysteria" and the deep love of basketball in Indiana.

Mississippi



'America the Beautiful': Visit birthplace of the blues in Mississippi


On Friday, Nov. 14, "GMA" visited various venues in Mississippi, where the rich spirit of the blues plays on.

Illinois



'America the Beautiful': Take magical trip to Illinois reindeer farm


On Friday, Nov. 21, "GMA" took a trip to a magical reindeer farm in Illinois where it's Christmas all year round.

Alabama



'America the Beautiful': Explore seafood capital of Alabama


On Thursday, Dec. 4, "GMA" took to the waters of the seafood capital of Alabama.

Maine



'America the Beautiful': Meet Maine's electrifying new soccer team


On Thursday, Dec. 11, "GMA" met up with fans of the Portland Hearts of Pine, a new soccer team that has Maine cheering.

Missouri



'America the Beautiful': Inside the fantastic caverns of Missouri


On Friday, Dec. 19, "GMA" took viewers to Springfield, Missouri, where there is one of three caves in the world that you can ride through.

Arkansas



'America the Beautiful': Search for diamonds at Arkansas state park


On Friday, Jan. 2, "GMA" took viewers to a state park in Arkansas, which is the only place in the world where the public can search for real diamonds in their original volcanic source.

Michigan



'50 States in 50 Weeks' visits Michigan


On Friday, Jan. 9, "GMA" took viewers to Michigan.

Florida



'50 States in 50 Weeks' visits Florida


On Thursday, Jan. 15, "GMA" took viewers to Florida.

Texas



'50 States in 50 Weeks' visits Texas


On Friday, Jan. 23, "GMA" took viewers to Iowa.

Iowa



'GMA' goes to Iowa for University of Okoboji Winter Games


On Friday, Jan. 30, "GMA" took viewers to Iowa.

Wisconsin



GMA's '50 States in 50 Weeks' heads to Wisconsin


On Thursday, Feb. 5, "GMA" took viewers to Wisconsin.

California



'50 States in 50 Weeks' visits California


On Thursday, Feb. 12, "GMA" took viewers to California.

Minnesota



'50 States in 50 Weeks' visits Minnesota


On Thursday, Feb. 19, "GMA" took viewers to Minnesota.

Oregon



'50 States in 50 Weeks' visits Oregon


On Friday, Feb. 26, "GMA" took viewers to Oregon.

Kansas



'50 States in 50 Weeks' visits Kansas


On Thursday, March 5, "GMA" took viewers to Kansas.

West Virginia



'50 States in 50 Weeks' visits West Virginia


On Friday, March 20, "GMA" took viewers to West Virginia.

Nevada



'50 States in 50 Weeks' visits Nevada


On Friday, March 27, "GMA" took viewers to Nevada.

Nebraska



'50 States in 50 Weeks' visits Nebraska


On Friday, April 3, "GMA" took viewers to Nebraska.

Colorado



'50 States in 50 Weeks' visits Colorado


On Friday, April 10, "GMA" took viewers to Colorado.

North Dakota



'50 Weeks in 50 States' visits North Dakota


On Wednesday, April 15, "GMA" took viewers to South Dakota.

South Dakota



'GMA' gets rare look at Mount Rushmore


On Thursday, April 23, "GMA" took viewers to South Dakota.

"50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful" will feature stories from across the U.S. through July 2026.

Check back each week to see which state is celebrated next!