Extras
The story of an idea as American as the Declaration of Independence and just as radical.
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Roosevelt and The Grand Canyon
President Theodore Roosevelt travels to the Grand Canyon.
Roosevelt and The Grand Canyon
The Work of the Civilian Conservation Corp
The Civilian Conservation Corp worked on National Parks Service projects under FDR.
The Work of the Civilian Conservation Corp
Grand Canyon, Floating the River
Writer Ruth Kirk describes how the Grand Canyon leaves her awestruck.
Grand Canyon, Floating the River
The Creation of Yosemite National Park
Explore Yosemite National Park and its early days under President Theodore Roosevelt.
The Creation of Yosemite National Park
For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People
Listen to park ranger, Shelton Johnson, as he discusses his arrival at Yellowstone.
For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People
The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890) | Preview
Examine the radical idea of creating national parks for the enjoyment of everyone.
The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890) | Preview
The Morning of Creation (1946-1980) | Preview
Examine the proliferation of protected lands and the protection of predatory animals.
The Morning of Creation (1946-1980) | Preview
The Last Refuge (1890-1915) | Preview
Investigate the efforts of Theodore Roosevelt and others to preserve pristine lands.
The Last Refuge (1890-1915) | Preview
Great Nature (1933-1945) | Preview
Learn about the changes to the national parks during the Great Depression and WW II.
Great Nature (1933-1945) | Preview
Going Home (1920-1933) | Preview
Encounter the growing numbers of visitors to the parks.
Going Home (1920-1933) | Preview
The Empire of Grandeur (1915-1919) | Preview
Discover efforts to protect the parks and the fight over the Grand Canyon.