Theodore Roosevelt makes a groundbreaking decision by reserving 800,000 acres of the Grand Canyon for conservation, addressing the mounting concerns about the environmental effects of westward expansion.
1. The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890)
Aired: Sep 27, 2009The next episode delves into the pioneering spirit of America's national park...
2. The Last Refuge (1890-1915)
Aired: Sep 28, 2009Theodore Roosevelt makes a groundbreaking decision by reserving 800,000 acres...
3. The Empire of Grandeur (1915-1919)
Aired: Sep 29, 2009Stephen Mather assumes a one-year term as the leader of the national parks, a...
Aired: Sep 30, 2009The automobile industry partners with Mather and Albright to make national pa...
Aired: Oct 1, 2009President Franklin D. Roosevelt's national park initiatives focus on the Olym...
6. The Morning of Creation (1946-1980)
Aired: Oct 2, 2009As Americans rediscover their love for the great outdoors, national park visi...
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Genres:Documentary, History
