Season 1
The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890)
Examine the radical idea of creating national parks for the enjoyment of everyone.
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The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890)
Investigate the efforts of Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir and others to protect the land.
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The Last Refuge (1890-1915)
The Empire Of Grandeur (1915-1919)
Learn about the federal agency created to protect the parks.
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The Empire Of Grandeur (1915-1919)
Encounter the growing numbers of visitors to the parks.
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Going Home (1920-1933)
Learn about the changes to the national parks during the Great Depression and World War II
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Great Nature (1933-1945)
Morning of Creation (1946-1980)
Examine the proliferation of protected lands and the protection of predatory animals.
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