National Parks: America's Best Idea
The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890) (#101)
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In 1872, Congress acts to protect land that will become America's first national park, Yellowstone.
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THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA'S BEST IDEA | Robert Sterling ...
Writer, journalist and wilderness activist Robert Sterling Yard once described the national parks as a place where all are ... 01:31
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"The National Parks" Concert/Celebration ...
Actor and narrator Adam Arkin talks about his collaborations with filmmaker Ken Burns, and a recent trip to a national park ... 01:55
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"The National Parks" Concert/Celebration ...
Park Ranger Shelton Johnson talks about his love for Yellowstone National Park in an interview before a concert in New York's ... 01:59
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"The National Parks" Concert/Celebration ...
Counting Crows singer Adam Duritz talks about Ken Burns and his favorite documentaries. 01:15
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"The National Parks" Concert/Celebration ...
Gerard Baker, superintendent of Mount Rushmore, talks about his life in the parks, and his heritage. 01:22
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Program Description: The film is a human history set against the most stunning backdrop imaginable. The film works its way chronologically through the history of the national parks featuring characters -- some famous, most not, from every walk of life -- who dedicated their lives to insuring all could enjoy these places. The film explores how the national park system came to be and examines some -- but not all --of how these majestic places came to be national parks.
All Upcoming Episodes
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The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890) (#101)
In 1872, Congress acts to protect land that will become America's first national park, Yellowstone.
- Thu, December 3, 2:00 AM on IPTV
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The Morning of Creation (1946-1980) (#106)
American families create unforgettable memories, passing on a love of parks to the next generation.
- Thu, December 3, 6:30 PM on IPTV
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The Last Refuge (1890-1915) (#102)
At the end of the 19th century a conservation movement takes shape to protect America's wilderness.
- Thu, December 10, 2:00 AM on IPTV
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The Empire of Grandeur (1915-1919) (#103)
Established in 1916, the National Park Service protects the Grand Canyon from commercial interests.
- Thu, December 17, 2:00 AM on IPTV
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Going Home (1920-1933) (#104)
The automobile allows more people to visit the parks. The Smoky Mountains and Tetons become parks.
- Thu, December 24, 2:00 AM on IPTV
Past Episodes
These episodes of National Parks: America's Best Idea aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.
