The only good thing i can say about this yosemite video is that it was better than the other two, but not by much. The exquisite national parks exploration series takes viewers on a guided tour across the most visited and significant parks in the united states. Apr 21, 2014 great information and narration from park rangers and other people. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Yosemite covers 1,189 square miles 3,081 square kilometers on the sierra nevada. This box set begins with six of the individual programs, each of which explores one park. Sep 30, 2015 the sierra nevadas mountain range contains some of the most amazing wonders found on the planet.
Excellent overview of the features and history of yosemite national park. The sierra nevadas mountain range contains some of the most amazing wonders found on the planet. The video mostly concentrates on the geology of the parks. The sierra nevadas mountain range contains some of the most amazing wonders found on the planet, filled with such notable geographic features including. National parks exploration series grand canyon, yellowstone. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Yosemite national park definition and meaning collins. National parks such as yellowstone are a result of answers. This spectacular series will show you what happens beyond the lookouts. This premium bluechip event features beautiful new footage and youarethere experiences of eight of americas most beloved national parks like yosemite, olympic, yellowstone, and everglades with insightful explorations of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, featuring stories of americas most majestic lands and beloved.
Yosemite national park, scenic mountain region in eastcentral california, u. National parks system, including the initial ideas which led to the worlds first national parks and the expansion of the system over 150 years. List of national parks of the united states wikipedia. Rich in history and known as the place of the gold discovery, the home of modern mountain climbing and the birthplace of americas national parks system, this modern marvel is over 100 million. Discover the mystery and wonder of the grand canyon firsthand through indepth interviews with the park rangers and ground tours that take you through the park just as if you were there yourself. Burning 400 square miles, the speed and size of the fire was unprecedented. The black hills and the badlands gateway to the west documentary nestled in the heart of americas great plains are the distinct landscapes of a sacred land that beckons the visitor to enter the nations mysterious and glorious west. It is situated about 140 miles 225 km east of the city of san francisco and some 100 miles 160 km southeast of sacramento.
Filled with such notable geographic features including lake tahoe, three national parks, two national monuments and seemingly endless wilderness areas, the sierras are truly spectacular in everysense of the word. Exploring the area in yosemite national park frommers. Yosemite national park is a national park in the state of california, u. I only wished that the disc had spent most of its time in the grand canyon itself. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views as you soar over its majesty. Watkins, yosemite falls from the upper house, 1861. Dont get me wrong, the vistas on this bluray disc are spectacular. You need cookies enabled to log in or switch language.
The national parks system is a reminder to us that there are although its increasingly rare these days altruistic people who do enter public life and work for the good of the people. Filled with such notable geographic features including lake tahoe, three national parks, two. The united states has 62 protected areas known as national parks that are operated by the national park service, an agency of the department of the interior. Experience the indigenous spirit and beauty that nature holds in this magnificent journey through voyageurs national park. Closed captions cc refer to subtitles in the available language. Yosemite national park simple english wikipedia, the free. Some of the parks explored in the set include yellowstone, denali national park in alaska. Pages in category yosemite national park the following 108 pages are in this category, out of 108 total. Yosemite national park usa national park information and news. America the beautiful national parks collection mill. Yellowstone follows the dutton family, led by john dutton, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the united states, under constant attack by those it borders land developers, an indian reservation, and americas first national park. Yellowstone national park is home to the worlds most amazing geysers and hot springs including old faithful and the largest volcano on the continent. You dont have to be a scientist to help protect the worlds oceans, says underwater drone expert and ted fellow david lang in fact, ordinary citizens have pulled together to save the planets natural treasures many times in history. Yellowstone the worlds first national park documentary yellowstone national park is home to the worlds most amazing geysers and hot springs including old faithful and the largest volcano on the continent.
Exploring the area in yosemite national park californias sierra nevada imposes rugged features on a state that many associate with sandy beaches and palm trees. National parks exploration series where to watch every episode. World renowned for its extreme climate and adverse conditions the park is a surprising hot spot for wildlife and natural beauty. Yellowstone national park is home to the worlds most amazing. But since i visited each, it was nice buying only 1 video to cover all of them. Yosemite national park is located in the state of california, in the sierra nevada mountains.
This program takes a look at the wonders of the sierra nevadas mountain range, including lake tahoe, three national parks, two national monuments, and the vast wilderness of yosemite country. Voyageurs spirit of the boundary waters documentary experience the indigenous spirit and beauty that nature holds in this magnificent journey through voyageurs national park. Learn more about the national parks system and the parks featured in this documentary. National parks exploration series has one or more episodes free on tubi. Some national park and yosemite history, including the gold rush, john muir and other things.
Yosemite national park in british english noun a national park in central california, in the sierra nevada mountains. Narrated by robert redford, it follows a trio of adventurers and revisits roosevelt and muirs camping trip when the park system was born. The complete guide to yosemite national park mens journal. Americas best idea 2009 starring peter coyote and dayton duncan on dvd and bluray. Neighboring national parks are shown with great video and information. Filled with such notable geographic features including lake tahoe, three national parks, two national monuments and seemingly endless wilderness areas, the sierras are truly spectacular in every sense of the word. Its not a long list for sure and im scratching my head to find any other than roosevelt who have given as much benefit to the american public.
Rich in natural resources and pioneer history, death valley has become an icon of american integrity and strength. Yosemite is presented in a very educational manner. The black hills and the badlands bluray at the best online prices at ebay. Its a story of friendship and rivalry, and of their desire to risk everything, including family responsibilities. Within national parks in the united states the term wilderness is used to talk about land that is not developed, manicured, or manipulated in any way. Yosemite national park is one of the most beautiful and vast national parks around.
I was hoping for inspiring videos of some of our greatest national parks and bought three in the series. Discover the wonder and mystery of these parks and enjoy over 12 hours of breathtaking beauty and exciting exploration of our countrys most fascinating destinations. Yosemite national park americas national parks youtube. Well, there are many national parks in the us but a few of them are yellowstone national park, yosemite national park, and hot springs national parks are just a few of the many national parks. The video also spends time featuring other national parks in the immediate area like zion national park, bryce canyon, etc. Today we are going to talk about the yosemite national park in california. The grand canyon a wonder of the natural world at a low price. Soar over its majesty as you visit this modern marvelover 100 million years in the making.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. National parks exploration series the complete collection bluray. Devils postpile national monument lies about 15 miles 25 km to the east, and kings canyon national park is about 40 miles 65 km to the. Its less like planet earth and more like those movies your geography teacher made you watch at the tailend of the school year because she didnt want to plan any more lessons before classes let out for the summer. Great video for tourist information about yosemite. A series of explorations after 1850 helped to shape the understanding of the area that later became the park.
Glacier national park is an american national park located in northwestern montana, on the canadaunited states border, adjacent to the canadian provinces of alberta and british columbia. The yosemite grant not only set a precedent for the worlds first national park at yellowstone eight years later, but also paved the way for the national park service. Interviews with park rangers provide insight regarding the history and geology of the region. Metropolitan museum of art at the end of october, u. Coinciding with the national parks centennial, national parks adventure celebrates americas natural wonders. View video clips from the television series and find links to all the national parks.
Declared the first national park east of the mississippi, acadias towering landscapes are found off the rugged coastlines of maines atlantic seaboard and comprised of over 47, 000 acres of islands, granite mountains, woodlands, lakes, ponds and ocean shorelines, the park is a haven to a diverse population of plant and animal life. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views as you soar over hundreds of acres of aweinspiring beauty. Lang asks us to take a lesson from the story of the us national parks service, offering a threepoint plan for conserving. English united states aac accessibility closed captions cc refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant nondialogue information. The aerial videography was jerky enough it was painful to watch. A created on 1 october 1890, it was the second national park, after yellowstone. Celebrate the 100th birthday of americas best idea. Americas best idea dvd,the national parks tells the human history of five of the nations most important and most heavily visited national parks yellowstone, yosemite, grand canyon, acadia, and great smoky mountains and the. National parks must be established by an act of the united states congress. National parks exploration series tv series 2014 imdb.
Its natural beauty is something to be cherished and whether you have visited the park once in your life or many, you will always find something new and different to be seen there. National parks adventure 2016 tvg 42m critically acclaimed films narrated by robert redford, this documentary tours the aweinspiring landscapes, historic sites and untamed wilderness of americas great parks. National parks exploration series is still airing with. Interior secretary ryan zinke made an official proposal which stands as a full and stark rejection of this founding vision for yosemite and the many national parks that followed.
Nov 08, 2014 today we celebrate the 4 th of the 5 national parks camping series blogs. As these unnaturally large fires become more commonplace due to previous fire suppression and climate change, yosemite national park is seeing the benefits of carefully allowing smaller, controlled fires on the landscape. The national parks exploration documentaries lead viewers on an armchair tour of some of the most spectacular parks that the united states have to offer. Grant signed into existence the worlds first national park, yellowstone national park. And there is a section covering the colorado plateau as a whole. The high sierras bluray at the best online prices at ebay. National parks exploration series season 1 pure flix. Americas national parks fascinate millions of visitors. Yosemite national park museum management plan 5 executive summary the yosemite national park museum management plan mmp presents a series of issues concerning the management and use of park museum collections, and recommends actions necessary to address each issue. Sep 19, 20 yosemite national park national park series september 19, 20 bucket list, national parks, sightseeing, travel in the us half dome, yosemite national park air, land and sea this is another post in the national park series. The sierra nevadas mountain range contains some of the most amazing wonders found on the planet, filled with such notable geographic features including lake tahoe, three national parks, two national monuments and seemingly endless wilderness areas. The high sierras is part of the national parks exploration series.