How do you touch space without even leaving the ground? Near Space Photographer John Flaig outfits weather balloons with cameras to capture novel images of iconic landscapes, such as the Grand Canyon. Explore the Colorado River, the life and soul of the American West: www.nationalgeographic.com/americannile/ PRODUCERS: JJ Kelley and Sarah Joseph VIDEOGRAPHY AND EDITING: JJ Kelley ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: Katy Fox-O'Malley COMPOSER: Chris Beaty