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The poster features a majestic mountain landscape bathed in soft, golden light. People are not visible, but the serene and peaceful mood evokes a sense of adventure and wonder. The colors are rich and vibrant, capturing the natural beauty of the American wilderness.

The National Parks: America's Best Idea

2009 · TV Series · 120 min⭐ 7.9· Updated Apr 2026

1 Season • 6 Episodes

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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.

The National Parks: America's Best Idea is a show that explores themes of national park, nature, america.

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Ken Burns

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

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The poster features a majestic mountain landscape bathed in soft, golden light. People are not visible, but the serene and peaceful mood evokes a sense of adventure and wonder. The colors are rich and vibrant, capturing the natural beauty of the American wilderness.

The National Parks: America's Best Idea

2009•⭐ 7.9•120 min•Updated Apr 2026
🌐English

1 Season • 6 Episodes

You can stream The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009) on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel with a subscription.

Rated:TV-G

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.

The National Parks: America's Best Idea is a show that explores themes of national park, nature, america.

Director

Ken Burns

Cast

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

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