America's National Parks

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2015-12-06

Last Air Date: 2016-04-07

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Networks: National Geographic

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Top Cast

C.T. Taylor as Narrator

Seasons

Miniseries (2015)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Olympic (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.
Ep. 2: Yosemite (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.
Ep. 3: Everglades (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.
Ep. 4: Gates of the Arctic (2016-01-31)

Gates of the Arctic National Park In Alaska's far north encompasses vast, trackless wilderness.
Ep. 5: Yellowstone (2016-03-08)

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.
Ep. 6: Saguaro (2016-06-12)

Visit one of America’s newest national parks — the Saguaro Desert in Arizona, where more species reside than any other desert in North America.
Ep. 7: Grand Canyon (2016-08-23)

Millions visit the Grand Canyon each year, but few see the hidden wonders between rim and river.
Ep. 8: Great Smoky Mountains (2016-08-24)

Take a colorful journey through the seasons of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to reveal captivating life and growth beyond the lookouts.