The National Parks
The story of an idea as American as the Declaration of Independence and just as radical.
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The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890)
S1 Ep1 | 1h 55m 41s
Examine the radical idea of creating national parks for the enjoyment of everyone.
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The Last Refuge (1890-1915)
S1 Ep2 | 2h 13m 24s
Investigate the efforts of Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir and others to protect the land.
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The Empire Of Grandeur (1915-1919)
S1 Ep3 | 1h 52m 33s
Learn about the federal agency created to protect the parks.
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Great Nature (1933-1945)
S1 Ep5 | 1h 55m 41s
Learn about the changes to the national parks during the Great Depression and WWII.
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Morning of Creation (1946-1980)
S1 Ep6 | 1h 55m 42s
Examine the proliferation of protected lands and the protection of predatory animals.
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Untold Stories | San Antonio Missions: Keeping History Alive
12m 7s
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is a hub for the city's Latino community.
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Untold Stories | Manzanar: “Never Again”
14m 12s
At the heart of this film is the annual pilgrimage to Manzanar & the words of Sue Embrey.
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Untold Stories | Mount Rushmore: Telling America’s Stories
9m 29s
Discover the new interpretive program at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
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Untold Stories | Yosemite’s Buffalo Soldiers
11m 27s
Find out about the work of ranger Shelton Johnson.
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Untold Stories | City Kids in National Parks
13m 37s
Explore efforts to bring inner city kids into the parks.
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National Park Experience | Canyon Song
13m 31s
A Navajo family balances modern life with tradition. Credit: National Park Experience.
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For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People
48s
Listen to park ranger, Shelton Johnson, as he discusses his arrival at Yellowstone.
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The Work of the Civilian Conservation Corp
2m 10s
The Civilian Conservation Corp worked on National Parks Service projects under FDR.
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The Creation of Yosemite National Park
11m 44s
Explore Yosemite National Park and its early days under President Theodore Roosevelt.
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Grand Canyon, Floating the River
1m 36s
Writer Ruth Kirk describes how the Grand Canyon leaves her awestruck.
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The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890) | Preview
S1 Ep1 | 30s
Examine the radical idea of creating national parks for the enjoyment of everyone.
![The National Parks Image](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/pbs/national-parks/95466/images/Mezzanine_640.jpg.crop.780x439.jpg)
The Last Refuge (1890-1915) | Preview
S1 Ep2 | 30s
Investigate the efforts of Theodore Roosevelt and others to preserve pristine lands.
![The National Parks Image](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/pbs/national-parks/95467/images/Mezzanine_204.jpg.crop.780x439.jpg)
The Empire of Grandeur (1915-1919) | Preview
S1 Ep3 | 30s
Discover efforts to protect the parks and the fight over the Grand Canyon.
![The National Parks Image](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/pbs/national-parks/95473/images/Mezzanine_900.jpg.crop.780x439.jpg)
Great Nature (1933-1945) | Preview
S1 Ep5 | 30s
Learn about the changes to the national parks during the Great Depression and WW II.
![The National Parks Image](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/pbs/national-parks/95474/images/Mezzanine_279.jpg.crop.780x439.jpg)
The Morning of Creation (1946-1980) | Preview
S1 Ep6 | 30s
Examine the proliferation of protected lands and the protection of predatory animals.
![The National Parks Image](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/4zPSNlg-asset-mezzanine-16x9-FY90A8V.jpg.crop.780x439.jpg)
Mr. President Goes to Yellowstone
11m 48s
Explore Yellowstone National Park with President Obama and his family!
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Ken Burns: The National Parks | Preview
30s
Explore the beauty and grandeur of our nation’s magnificent parks.
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