America's National Parks
Celebrate the 100th birthday of "America’s best idea." This premium blue-chip event features beautiful filmmaking and you-are-there experiences of eight of America's most beloved national parks – including Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Everglades – offering insightful explorations of some of the most breathtaking landscapes and majestic animals in the world.
- 2015-2016
- 1 season
- Disney+
- Documentary
- TV-G
Celebrate the 100th birthday of "America’s best idea." This premium blue-chip event features beautiful filmmaking and you-are-there experiences of eight of America's most beloved national parks – including Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Everglades – offering insightful explorations of some of the most breathtaking landscapes and majestic animals in the world.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2015 - 2016
Episode 1
Olympic
Sun, Dec 6, 2015 43 mins
Olympic National Park in Washington State, with nearly one million acres, protects a rich mosaic of nature, as untamed rivers flow from glacier-capped peaks through valleys of old-growth forests, and waves crash against 73 miles of spectacular shoreline rich with life.
Episode 2
Yosemite
Sun, Dec 6, 2015 43 mins
Yosemite National Park is a land of superlatives. Where else can you find granite cliffs 900 meters high and giant sequoias well over 1000 years old? Beneath these towering heights live animals that make Yosemite their home: bobcats, black bears, coyotes, golden eagles, and more. Follow Yosemite's inhabitants throughout the seasons in a unique portrait of this legendary park.
Episode 3
Everglades
Sun, Jan 24, 2016 44 mins
The Everglades have been called a river of grass. The National Park hosts an assortment of fascinating habitats, and is home to species such as alligators, the elusive Florida panther, and the delicate Key deer. Join us as we investigate these remarkable creature's lives, explore how they cope with threats from aggressive invasive species, and survive in the dynamic environment of the park.
Episode 4
Gates of the Arctic
Sun, Jan 31, 2016 44 mins
Alaska is often called the last frontier: vast mountain ranges, grizzly bears hunting salmon, and mighty moose roaming through an endless wilderness. Places like Denali NP are world famous, but the north of Alaska is little known: thousands of square kilometers of trackless and untouched wilderness, far away from any civilization. Here lies one of America's most remote parks: Gates of the Arctic.
Episode 5
Yellowstone
Sun, May 8, 2016 44 mins
Few places are as beautiful as Yellowstone National Park the worlds first national park. A wilderness jewel of vast forests and yawning valleys, Yellowstone is home to large bison herds, wolf packs, and generations of grizzly bears. Using the latest cinematographic techniques, this film showcases Yellowstones diverse wildlife and spectacular landscapes in a way that has not been done before.
Episode 6
Saguaro
Sun, Jun 12, 2016 48 mins
Saguaro National Park is in southern Arizona. Its 2 sections are on either side of the city of Tucson. The park is named for the large saguaro cactus, native to its desert environment. In the western Tucson Mountain District, Signal Hill Trail leads to petroglyphs of the ancient Hohokam people. In the eastern Rincon Mountain District, Cactus Forest Drive is a loop road with striking views of the desert landscape.
Episode 7
Grand Canyon
Tue, Aug 23, 2016 44 mins
The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous natural wonders on our planet. Millions of visitors come each year, but few know of the wonders in the hidden places between rim and river. While tourists crowd the cliff tops of the South Rim, bison and pronghorn roam little prairies across the gorge. Partake in an epic journey deep down in the canyon, along the steep cliffs, and more. See the Grand Canyon as you have never seen it before.
Episode 8
Great Smoky Mountains
Wed, Aug 24, 2016 44 mins
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is known for its vast forests, lush green meadows, and beautiful autumn colors. Using high definition technology, hidden cameras, super slow-motion filming, moving time lapse images, infra-red cameras and powerful macro lenses, take a colorful journey through the seasons to reveal the captivating life and growth beyond the lookouts. Discover the miracles deep within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
