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The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009)

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Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature's most spectacular locales – from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the Everglades of Florida to the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska - “The National Parks: America's Best Idea” is nonetheless a story of people: people from every conceivable background – rich and poor; famous and unknown; soldiers and scientists; natives and newcomers; idealists, artists and entrepreneurs; people who 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.

First Air Date
September 27, 2009
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Rating
7.9/10 (22 votes)

Cast: Adam Arkin, Philip Bosco, Peter Coyote, Amy Madigan, Tom Hanks, Murphy Guyer

Network: PBS
Production: Florentine Films
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The National Parks: America's Best Idea

The National Parks: America's Best Idea

7.9
120 min

Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature's most spectacular locales – from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the Everglades of Florida to the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska - “The National Parks: America's Best Idea” is nonetheless a story of people: people from every conceivable background – rich and poor; famous and unknown; soldiers and scientists; natives and newcomers; idealists, artists and entrepreneurs; people who 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.

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StatusEnded
TypeMiniseries
First Aired9/27/2009
Last Aired10/2/2009
Seasons1
Episodes6
LanguageEnglish
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The National Parks: America's Best Idea about?

Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature's most spectacular locales – from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the Everglades of Florida to the Gates of the Arc…

How many seasons does The National Parks: America's Best Idea have?

1

How many episodes does The National Parks: America's Best Idea have?

6

Is The National Parks: America's Best Idea still running?

No, it ended in 2009.

When did The National Parks: America's Best Idea first air?

September 27, 2009

Who stars in The National Parks: America's Best Idea?

Adam Arkin, Philip Bosco, Peter Coyote

What genre is The National Parks: America's Best Idea?

Documentary

Where can I watch The National Parks: America's Best Idea?

PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and Thirteen