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The National Parks: America's Best Idea

2009–2009 Documentary

Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature's most spectacular locales – from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the Everglades of Florida to the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska - “The National Parks: America's Best Idea” is nonetheless a story of people: people from every conceivable background – rich and poor; famous and unknown; soldiers and scientists; natives and newcomers; idealists, artists and entrepreneurs; people who were willing to devote themselves to saving some precious portion of the land they loved, and in doing so reminded their fellow citizens of the full meaning of democracy.

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Overview

Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature's most spectacular locales – from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the Everglades of Florida to the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska - “The National Parks: America's Best Idea” is nonetheless a story of people: people from every conceivable background – rich and poor; famous and unknown; soldiers and scientists; natives and newcomers; idealists, artists and entrepreneurs; people who were willing to devote themselves to saving some precious portion of the land they loved, and in doing so reminded their fellow citizens of the full meaning of democracy.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
1
Total Episodes
6
First Air Date
Sep 27, 2009
Most Recent Air Date
Oct 2, 2009
Network / Platform
PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel
Original Language
en-US

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Tone & Style

  • Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Rating
3.9
Seasons
1
Episodes
6

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