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The Last Refuge (1890-1915)
April 25, 2016
By the end of the 19th century, widespread industrialization has left many Americans worried about whether the country will have any pristine land left. Congress has yet to establish clear judicial authority or appropriations for the protection of the parks. This sparks a conservation movement by organizations such as the Sierra Club, the Audubon Society, and the Boone and Crockett Club.
Full Episodes
The Empire Of Grandeur (1915-1919)
April 25, 2016
Learn about the federal agency created to protect the parks.
The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890)
April 25, 2016
Examine the radical idea of creating national parks for the enjoyment of everyone.
Morning of Creation (1946-1980)
April 25, 2016
Examine the proliferation of protected lands and the protection of predatory animals.
Great Nature (1933-1945)
April 25, 2016
Learn about the changes to the national parks during the Great Depression and World War II...
Clips and Previews
Official Trailer
April 25, 2016
The story of an idea as American as the Declaration of Independence and just as radical.
Untold Stories | Mount Rushmore: Telling America's Stories
June 27, 2012
Discover the new interpretive program at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Untold Stories | City Kids in National Parks
June 27, 2012
Explore efforts to bring inner city kids into the parks.
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