Miniseries (2009)

The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890)
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September 27, 2009 • 2h

In 1851, word spreads across the country of a beautiful area of California's Yosemite Valley, attracting visitors who wish to expl...Read more

The Last Refuge (1890-1915)
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September 28, 2009 • 2h

By the end of the 19th century, widespread industrialization has left many Americans worried about whether the country - once a va...Read more

The Empire of Grandeur (1915-1919)
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September 29, 2009 • 2h

In the early 20th century, America has a dozen national parks, but they are a haphazard patchwork of special places under the supe...Read more

Going Home (1920-1933)
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September 30, 2009 • 2h

While visiting the parks was once predominantly the domain of Americans wealthy enough to afford the high-priced train tours, the ...Read more

Great Nature (1933-1945)
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October 1, 2009 • 2h

To battle unemployment in the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt creates the Civilian Conservation Corps, which spawns a "gol...Read more

The Morning of Creation (1946-1980)
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October 2, 2009 • 2h

Following World War II, the parks are overwhelmed as visitation reaches 62 million people a year. A new billion-dollar campaign – ...Read more