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The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009–2009) — history on PBS
About The National Parks: America's Best Idea
The show ended on October 2, 2009, on PBS. It concluded its single season after airing six episodes from September 27 to October 2, 2009.
The National Parks: America's Best Idea was a documentary series that explored the history and significance of national parks across the United States. Filmed over more than six years, it highlighted some of the country's most iconic natural landscapes, including Acadia, Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, the Everglades, and the Gates of the Arctic. The series focused on the stories of diverse individuals—from soldiers and scientists to natives and entrepreneurs—who dedicated themselves to preserving these lands and, in doing so, reflected the broader meaning of democracy.
The series featured filmmaker Ken Burns, Dayton Duncan, and narrator Peter Coyote. It is a historical documentary with a runtime of approximately 120 minutes per episode.
The National Parks: America's Best Idea episode schedule
6 aired
Aired · 6
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2009 | S1·E6 | The Morning of Creation (1946-1980) |
| October 1, 2009 | S1·E5 | Great Nature (1933-1945) |
| September 30, 2009 | S1·E4 | Going Home (1920-1933) |
| September 29, 2009 | S1·E3 | The Empire of Grandeur (1915-1919) |
| September 28, 2009 | S1·E2 | The Last Refuge (1890-1915) |
| September 27, 2009 | S1·E1 | The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890) |
