111 Rock and Roll (Boulder, Colorado)

Amidst the splendor of El Dorado Canyon in Boulder, Buster climbs mountains—literally—and faces his insecurities. A group of enthusiastic young rock climbers show Buster how to overcome a challenge, one step at a time.
Related activity: Knot It!

112 Hoops and Drums (Lander, Wyoming)

On the Wind River Reservation, Buster meets kids from the Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes who teach him American Indian traditions including drumming and powwow dancing. He also learns about another important tradition in this community—basketball—when he gets to participate in a clinic with his new friend Stephan.
Related activity: Keep the Beat

113 Swimming in the Desert (Phoenix, Arizona)

In Phoenix, Buster checks out the Brophy Sports Campus, an elite training facility for swimmers that Francine has dreams of attending. There he meets Deni, an accomplished swimmer. Deni shows Buster the ins and outs of serious training, and also shares his dream of becoming an astronaut.
Related activity: A Poem for You

114 Good Ol' Tyme (Whitesburg, Kentucky)

Just because Buster is traveling doesn't mean that he gets out of Mr. Ratburn's assignments! He and Binky must complete a history report, but Buster is in rural Kentucky where Los Viajeros are performing, and there isn't a museum or historical statue in sight. Luckily, Carlos and Mora introduce him to fiddlers Randy and Rossi, and clogger Catherine, and Buster's report on fiddling, square dancing and traditional Old Timey music gets an "A."
Related activity: Bow to Your Partner

115 Buster's Road Rules (Tucson, Arizona)

Buster joins Carlos and Mora on a road trip through the Sonora Desert. En route, they load up on snacks at a Latin American grocery store, meet Ariana, who plays in a local Mariachi band, and cope with flat tires and car breakdowns with help from expert desert dwellers.
Related activity: Desert in a Shoebox

116 Bayou, By Me (Slidell and Larose, Louisiana)

Inspired by the bayou, Buster sets off to capture the "Swamp Monster" on film. With help from 12-year-old bayou expert Dylan and other friends, Buster chases after the mysterious creature while enjoying the perks of bayou life, like crab dinners, and catfishing with hotdogs!
Related activity: Tales of a Swamp Monster

117 Best Friends (Winchester, Kentucky)

Buster is absolutely positive that the latest Bionic Bunny comic book is his. But when Arthur insists it's his, the two best friends end up in a terrible argument. Luckily, during a stopover in Winchester, Buster meets two best friends, both named Katey, who remind Buster that friendship isn't just about the things you own, but how you care for each other and what you do together.
Related activity: You've Got Mail!

118 Winter Gold (Park City, Utah)

At the Utah Olympic Park, home of the 2002 Winter Olympics, Buster finds out what it really takes to be an Olympic athlete. He meets Squirt, a talented and dedicated ski jumper who introduces Buster to the world of speed skaters, luge racers, and ski jumpers.
Related activity: Surveys and Graphs

119 Star Search (Charleston, South Carolina)

When Buster meets Justin, a talented 10-year-old actor, musician, and athlete, he decides to produce a documentary for "Before They Were Stars." With his camera in tow, Buster meets Justin's extended family and explores Charleston and St. Helena Island, where Justin's family traces back its Gullah ancestry.
Related activity: Gullah Games

120 We Are Family (Salt Lake City, Utah)

While in Salt Lake City, Buster is invited to spend the day with the Hirschis, a Mormon family and old friends of Bo. Buster learns firsthand what it takes to run a family of seven children, and he gains some perspective on the advantages and disadvantages of being an only child.
Related activity: We All Pitch In