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  1. The story of an idea as uniquely American as the Declaration of Independence and just as radical: that the most special places in the nation should be preserved, not for royalty or the rich,...

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  2. Sep 27, 2009 · The Scripture of Nature: 1851-1890: Directed by Ken Burns. With Peter Coyote, Dayton Duncan, Carl Pope, Clay Jenkinson. A study of the first ideas which led to the establishment of America's national parks, with an emphasis on the work of John Muir and the exploration and preservation of Yosemite and Yellowstone.

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    • Documentary, History
    • Ken Burns
    • 2009-09-27
  3. Apr 25, 2016 · Explore Ken Burns Shows. Examine the radical idea of creating national parks for the enjoyment of everyone.

    • 116 min
  4. The National Parks: America's Best Idea is a 2009 television documentary miniseries by director/producer Ken Burns and producer/writer Dayton Duncan which features the United States National Park system and traces the system's history.

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  6. Watch Episode. The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890) Season 1 Episode 1. Examine the radical idea of creating national parks for the enjoyment of everyone. More. AIR DATE 4/25/16. Watch Preview. Share: Watch Your Shows Many Ways. Click over to tpt.org/shows to watch your favorite TPT productions and PBS shows, anytime and anywhere.

  7. Apr 26, 2016 · The National Parks: America's Best Idea is the story of an idea as uniquely American as the Declaration of Independence and just as radical: that the most special places in the nation should be preserved, not for royalty or the rich, but for everyone.

  8. Episode Guide. Episode 1: "The Scripture of Nature" (1851–1890) Episode 2: "The Last Refuge" (1890–1915) Episode 3: "The Empire of Grandeur" (1915–1919) Episode 4: "Going Home" (1920–1933 ...