Colorados national parks tells the stories of five of the most amazing parks on the planet. National parks system, including the initial ideas which led to the worlds first national parks and the expansion of the system over 150 years. The national parks filmed over the course of more than six years at some of natures most spectacular locales, the film is a story of people from every conceivable backgroundrich and poor, soldiers and scientists, natives and newcomerswho were willing to devote themselves to saving some precious portion of the land they loved and in doing. But first, we need you to sign in to pbs using one of the services below. Mar 27, 2012 the double emmywinning series by ken burns, condensing 150 years of history and six years of filming into 12 hours of majestic television, concludes this week with daily episodes from monday to. Plein air artist stefan baumann, host of twenty episodes of the grand view. The double emmywinning series by ken burns, condensing 150 years of history and six years of filming into 12 hours of majestic television, concludes this week with daily episodes from monday to. View video clips from the television series and find links to all the national parks.
Americas best idea, back on tv all this week reality blurred. This is a story of people rich and poor, famous and unknown, soldiers and. Narrated by robert redford, it follows a trio of adventurers and revisits roosevelt and muirs camping trip when the park system was born. Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of natures most spectacular locales, the film is a story of people from every conceivable backgroundrich and poor, soldiers and scientists, natives and newcomerswho 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. With peter coyote, william cronon, dayton duncan, shelton johnson. Americas best idea is the story of an idea as uniquely american as the declaration of independence and just as radical. Americas best idea is a sixpart, 12hour documentary series by ken burns and his longtime colleague dayton duncan on the history of america s national parks. America boasts a dozen national parks as the park idea turns 50 years old.
Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of natures most spectacular locales, the film is a story of people from every conceivable backgroundrich and poor, soldiers and scientists. Great lodges of the national parks tells the stories behind these national treasures and showcases the many ways to enjoy their beauty. A products availability is clearly noted on the product detail page as in stock, advanced sale, release date or special order. This documentary series from the pbs stalwart ken burns the civil war, jazz chronicles the history of the united states national park system. The series is being rebroadcast by pbs in honor of the national park service. Explore a glowing caldera in hawaii, the peaks and lakes of the rockies, an oasis in californias death valley, and the alaskan wilderness. Coinciding with the national parks centennial, national parks adventure celebrates americas natural wonders. View video clips from the television series and find links to all the. Watch great lodges of the national parks prime video. Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of natures most spectacular locales, the national parks.
Filmmakers ken burns and dayton duncan reveal behindthescenes stories about the making of the national parks. On pbs, ken burns tells story of yellowstone and its siblings the. Colorados national parks narrated by grammywinning country music star kathy mattea, heart of the world delves into the true wonder and beauty of nature, taking us through the seasons and centuries of some of the most spectacular sights on earth colorados national parks. Americas best idea is a 2009 television documentary miniseries by directorproducer ken burns and producerwriter dayton duncan which features the united states national park system and traces the systems history. Colorados national parks dvd,heart of the world delves into the true wonder and beauty of nature, taking us through the seasons and centuries of some of the most spectacular sights on earthcolorados national parks. Learn more about the national parks system and the parks featured in this documentary. Americas best idea, a sixpart documentary series from acclaimed filmmakers ken burns and dayton duncan, is a breathtaking journey through the nations most spectacular landscapes and a celebration of the people famous and unknown who fought to save them for future generations to treasure. Here are pbs descriptions of the six episodes, one of which airs each night this week. Americas best idea, the 2009 ken burnsdirected, 12hour series, returns to television tonight. Watch national parks beyond the crowds videos on demand. The national parks full episodes programs pbs socal.
Outside with greg aiello is a new adventuretravel show that explores americas national parks, scenic wonders and urban flipsides beyond the crowds and popular tourist stops. Americas national parks through the eyes of an artist, the pbs painting series, and author of observations of art and nature, travels with his vintage trailer throughout americas western landscapes, painting stunning vistas on location with oils on canvas. Enjoy the latest content from your local pbs station. Americas best idea is a sixepisode series on the history of the national parks, directed by ken burns and written and coproduced by dayton duncan. Americas best idea, the filmmakers new opus beginning. Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of. Use my list to save your favorite shows and videos for later.
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