The U.S. National Parks system has a rich history, tracing back to the initial concepts that gave rise to the world's first national parks and its subsequent growth over 150 years.
This 12-hour, six-part documentary directed by Ken Burns and co-produced with Dayton Duncan explores the evolution of national parks in the United States, tracing their development from the mid-1800s to the present day.
1. The Scripture of Nature: 1851-1890
Aired: Sep 27, 2009A study of the first ideas which led to the establishment of America's nation...
Aired: Sep 28, 2009Americans begin to question the nation's rush across the continent that has d...
3. The Empire of Grandeur: 1915-1919
Aired: Sep 29, 2009Stephen Mather accepts the offer to oversee the national parks for one year. ...
Aired: Sep 30, 2009Mather and Albright ally themselves with the automobile to "democratize" the ...
Aired: Oct 1, 2009Franklin D. Roosevelt enters battles to create national parks on the Olympic ...
6. The Morning of Creation: 1946-1980
Aired: Oct 2, 2009After World War II, an increasingly mobile nation visits the parks as never b...
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Ken Burns' The National Parks | PBS America
Current Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Genres:Documentary, History
Currently you are able to watch "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" for free with ads on PBS. It is also possible to rent or buy on AppleTV, Windows Store, Amazon, Google Play, VUDU, YouTube online.
