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America's National Parks

America's National Parks

TV-PG2015•43m•7.0/10
Documentary

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7.0/10(1)

An epic journey from the geysers of Yellowstone to the rugged Pacific coast of the Olympic peninsula, from the hot desert of Saguaro to the icy Gates of the Arctic, from the subtropical sea of grass in the Everglades to the world-famous peaks of Yosemite and from the mystic Smoky Mountains to the biggest gorge on Earth: the Grand Canyon.

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Production

NDR Naturfilm, Doclights

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

December 6, 2015

Last Aired

April 7, 2016

Networks

National Geographic

Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Olympic
E1
Olympic
Air date: 2015-12-06
The Olympic peninsula’s rugged coastline, rainy forests and high summits team with wildlife, making it one of most diverse parks in North America.
Yosemite
E2
Yosemite
Air date: 2015-12-06
Beneath granite cliffs and giant sequoias, follow the animals that make Yosemite National Park their home, in a unique portrait of this legendary park.
Everglades
E3
Everglades
Air date: 2016-01-24
One of the largest wetlands on our planet is a puzzle of different habitats and home to thousands of species like alligators, the elusive Florida panther and the delicate Key deer.
Gates of the Arctic
E4
Gates of the Arctic
Air date: 2016-01-31
Gates of the Arctic National Park In Alaska's far north encompasses vast, trackless wilderness.
Yellowstone
E5
Yellowstone
Air date: 2016-03-03
Filmed over three years, this special offers an extraordinary look at America’s first national park — Yellowstone. A wilderness jewel of vast forests and yawning valleys, Yellowstone is home to large bison herds, wolf packs, and generations of grizzly bears.
Saguaro
E6
Saguaro
Air date: 2016-03-31
Visit one of America’s newest national parks — the Saguaro Desert in Arizona, where more species reside than any other desert in North America.
Grand Canyon
E7
Grand Canyon
Air date: 2016-03-24
Millions visit the Grand Canyon each year, but few see the hidden wonders between rim and river.
Great Smoky Mountains
E8
Great Smoky Mountains
Air date: 2016-04-07
Take a colorful journey through the seasons of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to reveal captivating life and growth beyond the lookouts.

Cast

C.T. Taylor

Narrator

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